FAQs
The Leadership Team will endeavor to include as much information as we can in each section of the site. This FAQ page is meant to help answer additional questions you have as you prepare to apply and/or attend the competition.
If you have any questions that aren't covered here, please use the Contact section of our website to send your question and we will answer it promptly.
FAQs
Teams
Q: Who is eligible to participate in the competition
A: The Competition is open only to students who are
• enrolled full time in a graduate program;
• are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia;
• and are age 18 or older (if the age of majority in their jurisdiction is different than 18, they must be at least 18 and of the age of majority in their jurisdiction).
Current and former principals or employees of Deloitte Consulting, other than summer associates, are not eligible to participate in the Competition, nor are students at Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management who are participating in the planning of the Competition (the “2010 Owen Case Competition Leadership Team”). Participants in prior National MBA Human Capital Case Competitions, who were second year students at that time, will not be eligible to compete in the Competition.
Q: Are international students permitted to participate in the competition?
A: Yes, provided they meet the criteria stated in the “who is eligible to participate in the competition” question above.
Q: What are the team composition requirements for the competition?
• Each team must consist of exactly six total graduate students, comprised of two or three second year graduate students (“2nd Years”) and three or four first year graduate students (“1st Years”) from the same university. An individual may not participate in the Competition on more than one team.
• At least three team members must be enrolled full-time in a masters of business administration (“MBA”) program. All other team members must be enrolled full-time in another graduate program.
• 1st Years who participate in the Competition will be eligible to compete in future National MBA Human Capital Case Competitions. 2nd Years who participate in the Competition will not be eligible to compete in future competitions.
• The team members must select one 2nd Year to be the team captain.
• Once a team has become a Selected Team, any replacement personnel for a Selected Team must submit an application in accordance with the above process in order to be included in the Competition on such Selected Team. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Selected Team may be disqualified at the Sponsor’s discretion if all six members of such Selected Team are not present for either or both presentations.
Q: Can multiple teams from my school apply?
A: Yes. There is no limit on the number of teams that can apply from one school. Each application will be judged on its own merit. Keep in mind, however, that a student may only apply on one application. A student cannot apply on multiple applications.
Q: I want to participate, but need some time and/or help to round out a team from my school. What should I do?
A: That's great to hear! Please let us know of your interest here and we will work with you to help put together a team. Please note that teams must be composed of three (3) second-year members and three (3) first-year members.
Q: One of our teammates will no longer be able to participate. May we make a substitution?
A: Teams were selected after review of individual and collective qualifications, and thus we discourage substitutions. However, if a substitution cannot be avoided, each team is allowed to request up to two substitutions (one 1st year and one 2nd year). If you would like to request a substitution, please send an email to Emily.Seekins.2011@owen.vanderbilt.edu with the following information:
- Name of the person requesting to drop out of the team
- Resume and the following application information for the person applying to join the team:
o Name
o Email
o Phone
o Concentration/Major/Emphasis
o Years of Work Experience
o 2010 Summer Internship
o Club Involvement and Positions Held
o Statement regarding interest in consulting
o Statement regarding reason for entering competition
The HCCC leadership team will review the application and will notify the team if the applicant is accepted to join the team. You will be notified within five business days of your submission regarding the results of your substitution application.
Q: Can non-traditional MBAs apply?
A: Unfortunately, Executive MBA programs are not considered "full-time" MBA programs by the National MBA Human Capital Case Competition, and thus, cannot participate in the competition. For other questions on team make-up, please contact Emily Seekins, at Emily.Seekins.2011@owen.vanderbilt.edu.
Logistics
Q: When will travel information be posted?
A: Suggestions on travel will be posted as soon as teams are selected. Nashville's Airport (BNA) is very accessible and services most national carriers (including Southwest, USAirways and Delta).
Q: What events should I expect to participate in if my team is selected to compete?
A:
• Thursday, October 14, 2010
o Evening Reception (6:30-8:30pm CST) for Participants & GE/Deloitte Consulting Representatives (Optional)
• Friday, October 15, 2010
o Each Selected Team is expected to come to the Presentation Site on October 15, 2010, by 8:30am CST with its solution and presentation ready to present to the judges. Presentations will conclude by approximately 6:00pm CST.
o Friday Evening Event beginning around 7:00pm CST in downtown Nashville for Participants & GE/Deloitte Consulting Representatives (optional, but highly recommended)• Saturday, October 16, 2010
o Each Selected Team should be prepared to give a second presentation at or after 8:00am CST on October 16, 2010. No additional advance preparation is required for this presentation.
o Lunch and Awards Ceremony will conclude around 2:30pm CST
Q: When should I expect to hear if my team is selected to compete?
A: The 2010 Owen Case Competition Leadership Team will select ten (10) teams (“Selected Teams”) as the finalists for the Competition based on the candidate teams’ appreciation of human capital issues, personal and professional background and experience related to the Competition. The Selected Teams will be notified via email of their selection on September 24, 2010.
Q: Where will the competition take place?
A: The competition will take place at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Q: Where should my team stay in Nashville if we are selected?
Additional information about Nashville lodging options will be posted in September 2010.
Q: If my team is not selected to compete, will I be notified?
A: Yes, decisions about team selection will be announced on September 24, 2010.
Q: What expenses will participants be expected to cover?
A: If your team is selected, you will be responsible for covering your own lodging and travel expenses.