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UBC Econ Club: Sustainable Investing Case Comp

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The University of British Columbia (UBC)
The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Yuki Kinoshita
Student
1
Timeline
  • March 24, 2020
    Experience start
  • March 29, 2020
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Any company type
Environment, Banking & finance, Energy, Trade & international business, Public relations & communications
Categories
Accounting Communications Market research Social sciences
Skills
writing innovation and problem solving business consulting business strategy sustainable responsible and long term investment strategies
Learner goals and capabilities

The UBC Econ Club is hosting a one-day mini-case competition, in which interdisciplinary students will split into teams of 5 to develop innovative sustainable investing strategies for your company.

The UBC Econ Club is a student-run organization that brings together students with a shared passion for economics, offers a unique educational experience, and dedicates the highest quality of student networking to ultimately help grow our members as economists and future leaders.

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
30 learners
Project
3 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

One to a two-page report summarizing the team’s strategic solutions and recommendations. 5-minute PowerPoint presentation in which teams explain findings. Branding and talent acquisition opportunities - access to resumes of all participants and further interview opportunities.

Project timeline
  • March 24, 2020
    Experience start
  • March 29, 2020
    Experience end
Project Examples

Given the recent political focus on climate change, we think it is critical for companies to shift their focus from short term profits to long term environmental thinking in order for companies to gain shareholder support and continued interest. Participants in this case competition can generate new ideas to tackle the strategic challenges your company faces.

During this case competition, students can:

  • conduct rigorous market research
  • identify industry trends and opportunities
  • provide long term risk-reducing recommendations

Companies will be able to assess students from multidisciplinary backgrounds and tap into the next generation of industry leaders. Participating companies will be able to promote their brand with marketing opportunities through our club Facebook, Instagram, newsletter, and promotional flyers in addition to the social media outlets of other clubs we collaborate with. Time will be allotted during the event in which companies can make a promotional speech to a group of 30 (estimate) or so students.

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Develop a case study

Networking opportunities at event

Be present at the event to assess teams performance

Contribute a small gift for winning team

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the planning time to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone call with the organizing member of the UBC Econ Club to initiate your relationship and discuss details