Grossman School of Business

Business Pitch and Case Competitions

Case competitions challenge students to apply their classroom knowledge in a pressure-laden environment that develops problem-solving, time management, and communication skills through teamwork, all of which are crucial in today’s workplace.

Case competitions prepare students for success in job interviews, careers, and effective decision-making. Since 2012, more than 500 University of Vermont Grossman School of Business students have competed in case competitions spanning North America and Europe—from Vancouver and Rotterdman, to Toronto and Guadalajara.

Case Competitions Abroad

During the 2024-2025 academic year, GSB sent teams to 8 case competitions, with a total of 30 students competing at a variety of international locations.

Notable Accolades

Eller Collegiate Ethics Case Competition: 3rd Place
Rotterdam / Carleton International Case Competiton: Marley St. Pierre, Best Presenter
Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition: Undergraduate Finalist
- Tessa Masino, Best Presenter Undergraduate Spruce Division
- Sam Ghazey, Best Presenter Graduate Cedar Elm Division

Case Competitions at the Grossman School of Business

SG-FECC 2024 graduate first place winners

Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition

The annual Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC) prepares participants to understand the critical issues that are unique to family enterprise by applying the knowledge and expertise they have developed in the classroom towards solving complex family business cases.

UVM Business Pitch Competition 2023

UVM Business Pitch Competition

This competition challenges students to present their business ideas and concepts to a panel of judges. UVM students who have innovative and impactful plans to start and grow either a business or a mission-driven organization are invited to apply.

Grossman Dean's Cup First Place Team 2025

Grossman Dean's Cup

The Grossman Dean's Cup (GDC) is Grossman School of Business's (GSB) very own case competition that is open to all University of Vermont (UVM) undergraduate students. It provides the opportunity for UVM students to take on the role of a consultant and solve real-world business challenges.