Case Competition Classes
Our course will equip students with the valuable skills and knowledge needed to excel in both business case competitions and corporate life. By combining lectures, interactive analysis, team-building activities, and practice cases, students will improve their critical thinking, problem-solving, collaborating, and presenting skills.
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Course Structure & Content
why our students excel...
1. Introduction to Business Case Competitions
What is a business case competition?
What purpose does it serve?
Popular types of cases commonly found in competitions
Strategic tips and tricks to break finalist rounds and win
2. Case Analysis and Research
Components of a case presentation
How to read, analyze, and extract information from a case
How to create SWOT, market, and competitor analyses
How to brainstorm and develop recommendations and implementation plans
3. Presentation Skills
Steps for effective communication during presentations (universally applicable)
Presentation flow and developing an engaging sense of persuasion
Slideshow and visual aid tips
4. Teamwork and Collaboration
Establishing effective teams and team dynamics
Learning to assign tasks to others and to collaborate
Gaining proficiency in effective dispute resolution
5. Practice Competitions
Participating in mock competitions to develop skills and gain feedback
Following practice tournaments with analysis and debriefing
Modifying tactics and methods in response to feedback
Course Goals
To impart upon students a thorough knowledge of business case competitions (and how to win them)
To improve students’ ability to think critically, solve problems, work in a team, and make presentations
To give students practical experience through mock contests
How This Course Will Benefit Students
Students will gain valuable skills—such as teamwork, conflict resolution, and presenting—that are transferable to other areas of business
Students will be able to practice and receive feedback on their current techniques and habits
Students will have the confidence and ability to excel in business case competitions such as miniEnterprize, Prosper, and many others.
Meet Your Instructors
Owen Hu
Case Competition Class Instructor
Owen is a senior at Burnaby North Secondary and is honoured to be serving as one of your instructors. After competing at Canada’s various business conferences, Owen has been continuously captivated by the fast-paced preparations, oftentimes in a race against time, and the exhilarating presentations, usually without any prior rehearsal. When not analyzing cases, Owen can be found getting lost on Google Maps or falling down internet rabbit holes. Owen eagerly anticipates improving your case competition skills through fun and interactive classes!
Instructor Availability
Standard Courses: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. (PT)
Competitive Courses: Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (PT)
Richard Min
Case Competition Class Instructor
Richard Min is a senior at Burnaby North Secondary and is delighted to serve as your instructor for Minerva’s case competition course. From rapidly flipping through pages of a case with talented peers to meticulously ensuring that a presentation remains on time, there is nothing quite like the case competition experience. Outside of the business world, you can find Richard leisurely editing MUN backgrounders, swinging swords, and creating cadenza-heavy piano improvisations. Richard looks forward to helping you enhance your analysis, collaboration, and presentation skills in order for you to be part of the next champion team!
Instructor Availability
Standard Courses: Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. (PT)
Competitive Courses: Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (PT)
Instructor Experience

1st Place Team: miniEnterprize 2022
1st Place Team: Young Talents World 2022
1st Place Team: Enhance Case Competition 2022
1st Place Team + Fan Favourite Award: Discover Your Pitch 2022
1st Place/Best Delegate: miniEnterprize Business Committee 2021
1st Place Team: British Columbia Institute of Technology Case Competition 2022
Oratory and Presentation Skills Award: Junior Achievement British Columbia 2022
Top 100 Entrepreneurs in the world: Blue Ocean Entrepreneurship Competition 2022
Executives of miniEnterprize 2023, Western Canada's largest student-led case competition

Total Monetary Value Won From National Business Competitions:

$10,000+

Testimonials
“Richard and Owen’s expertise have been invaluable to me as I navigated my way through the competition process. With their help, I was able to refine my approach, build my skills, and feel confident in my ability to compete at the highest level”
Madeline
Workshop Participant
“During their miniEnterprize workshop, Owen and Richard showcased remarkable case competition insight, providing attendees with a transformative learning experience"
Simon Ing
Two-time miniEnterprize Award Winner
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