Case Competitions

CSVC hosts a case competition for Master’s students at Smith to provide business feedback to a data-driven organization. Previous client partnerships have allowed students to learn about their businesses’ social and environmental impact while providing the organization with valuable feedback.

The Case Competition is open to all master’s and MBA students at Smith. We have an average of 50 applicants across the Smith master’s and greater UMD master’s programs per semester.

CSVC, in partnership with Deloitte, hosts a case competition for Smith undergraduate students to gain experience delivering strategic business recommendations. Through this collaboration, students gain hands-on consulting experience while analyzing real-world business challenges tied to social and environmental impact.

The case competition is open to all Smith undergraduate students and attracts an average of 50 applicants each semester, reflecting strong interest in experiential learning and purpose-driven business strategy.

CSVC, in partnership with KPMG and Smith’s National Business Fraternities, jointly hosts a case competition for newly initiated members (pledges). This experience introduces new fraternity members to the intersection of business strategy and social impact, allowing them to engage with real-world challenges faced by purpose-driven organizations. Through hands-on analysis and collaborative problem-solving, participants gain early exposure to how businesses integrate social and environmental responsibility into their operations at the very start of their Greek involvement at Smith.

Required for all Smith Business Fraternity pledges. We have an average of 80 participants and over 150 students in attendance.

The Business Impact Challenge Series (BICS) brings students together to explore how business, social impact, and responsible decision-making can create meaningful, long-term value for people and the planet.

The challenge invites students from all majors and year levels to apply their unique perspectives and areas of expertise to a real-world business case. Whether your strengths are in marketing, finance, strategy, design, operations, sustainability, technology, or another field, BICS provides an opportunity to collaborate, think creatively, and develop solutions to complex challenges.

Through a hands-on case experience, participants will consider how businesses can balance organizational goals with their impact on people, communities, and the environment. Students will have the opportunity to build practical skills, work across disciplines, and learn from experienced professionals and judges.

For more information, please email Khushi Upadhyay at kupaumd1@umd.edu.