CCC2023: Year 5
Pictured: Students presenting their case at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School during CCC2022.
about the competition
our vision for 2o23
Carolina Case Challenge has grown a lot in 5 years. In this time, it’s also represented a passion for learning, innovation, and growth among students, professionals, and the community alike. This year, we’re focusing more than ever on our people and the connections between us – and we invite you to join us.
CCC2023 will be full of opportunities for students and sponsors to interact as teams in an academic environment, peers in a professional environment, and companions in the spirit of friendly competition. Participants will have opportunities to meet others from across the country and build a support network that goes beyond these 3 days and friendships that last a lifetime.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
- Dishita Sen, Executive Director
Pictured: Students working on their presentation at CCC2022.
“An absolutely phenomenal experience. We feel we have received so much support from the students, advisors, and sponsors here!”
“This was truly one of my favorite experiences in college and I am so grateful I got the opportunity to participate.
”
“We were very impressed by what we saw in the students here today... they delivered a wide range of creative ideas and really well thought out presentations
”
Pictured: Students presenting to judges at CCC2022.
Winning Teams
CCC23’s case sponsor was LoopHQ, which presented a case about ideas for expansion of an integrated work platform company. The teams below impressed judges from the client and our firm sponsor, PwC, and took home the cash prizes!
CCC2023 Format and Competition Details
COMPETITION FORMAT
The case component for CCC2023 is a day long case that will help address the needs of a real corporate client, to be announced. Representatives from both the client and PwC consultants will serve as judges for the competition.
Scrimmage case
Before the full day of competition, we will have a social event and shuffle participants to make teams of students from different schools. These teams will compete in a mini-case about a local business - and is another opportunity to win prizes!
Additional Programming
Competing teams have many opportunities to connect and network with their peers and firm representatives. This includes a social event/scrimmage case on Thursday evening, an exclusive Networking Firm Dinner with PwC on Friday evening, and an Awards Ceremony Luncheon on Saturday, along with informal breaks and meetings throughout the weekend.
WINNERS & PRIZES
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams in the main competition will receive shares of an overall $1800 cash prize. Smaller prizes will also be awarded to winners of the scrimmage case and superlative competitors. All cash prizes are distributed within two weeks post-competition and evenly distributed amongst each member on the team.
LOCATION & DATES
All events and programing associated with CCC2023 will be held in-person in Chapel Hill, NC and at the Kenan-Flagler Business School from April 13th-April 15th. We continually monitored the impacts of COVID-19 in Chapel Hill.
Official Application, rulebook, and rubric
The preferred application deadline for CCC23 is 2/15: applicants before this deadline will receive an invitation to an exclusive virtual Professional Communication Styles workshop on Zoom and priority consideration for CCC.
All applications must be submitted by 2/21, will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and teams will be selected based off the quality of application materials by the Executive Committee and Kenan-Flagler representatives. Rulebook will be updated and posted closer to the event; copies of the 2022 documents are included here for reference.
FAQ
Below we answer logistical and specific questions potential participants may have. Please reach out to our team at ccc@kenan-flagler.unc.edu for any additional information.
Is my school/team eligible for the competition?
CCC is open to undergraduates from any accredited college or university. Teams may have a maximum of two “seniors” (students in their last year of undergrad), but there are no other restrictions on who may be considered to compete.
Are there any fees to participate in CCC?
No, there is no fee to participate, though it is participants’ responsibility to ensure they are present for the competition and cover any associated costs.
Can multiple teams from the same university/organization compete?
Yes! We evaluate team applications on the merit of the individuals, not on whether they are all part of the same student organization, and multiple teams from the same school are welcome to compete.
Does CCC cover transportation and lodging costs?
No, transportation and hotels are the financial responsibility of the participating universities and/or students. We will provide a list of the hotel options nearby, and public transportation once you are in Chapel Hill is very accessible. CCC does provide all meals and other perks during the events to make your time here as enjoyable as can be. We recommend students reach out to their university departments for guidance as to funding the institution may provide.
How is COVID-19 going to factor in?
The competition will be in-person as well as additional in-person programming. We will follow all COVID-19 precautions set by the UNC system as well as the broader Orange County Government.
Masks will not be required, but all attendees are welcome to wear them if they choose and everyone will be expected to respect others’ decisions. We are committed to providing an enriching and safe experience for all of our participants.
How will PwC be involved?
PwC has generously agreed to sponsor our event which will entail them being present as our judges. Along with this participants will have an opportunity to meet our PwC reps during our networking dinner, and for those who submit applications before the preferred deadline will be able to attend an exclusive virtual workshop led by PwC.
