2019 High School Business Day Case and Scholarship Challenge
Our fourth annual High School Business Day was held Friday, November 8, 2019. Students from area high schools competed in team and individual challenges for top spots and scholarships. Thank you to the community volunteers from the Accounting Circle and Young Professionals, USI faculty and staff, and USI students for organizing this event and welcoming these students, educators, and parents to the USI campus.
Team challenge:
First place: F.J. Reitz High School
Second place: Henderson County High School
Third place: Evansville North High School
Individual competition:
First place: Gavin Borden
Second place: Connor McGinnis
Third place: Abby Kloke
The 2019 High School Business Day Case and Scholarship Challenge
Friday, November 8, 2019
This year’s High School Business Day will feature both group and individual challenges and provide students the opportunity to compete for scholarships to the Romain College of Business, gain valuable experience, and network with faculty, USI students, and local business professionals. This day is open to all high school students who are interested in learning and having fun. Students may enter one or both challenges or simply enjoy the day.
Case Challenge
- The case competition allows teams of 2-5 students to respond to a challenging, real-world business problem.
- At the competition, teams present their case solution and answer questions in front of a panel of judges comprised of accounting professionals, professors, and college students.
- Top team wins $750 cash to split among team members and $250 cash for the school
- Register online (closed)
Scholarship Challenge
- Individual high school students have an opportunity to take a multiple-choice examination to test their knowledge of business skills and concepts. The examination is taken at the event.
- Awards for highest scores with quickest times:
- First place - $1,000 scholarship to Romain College of Business
- Second place - $500 scholarship to Romain College of Business
- Third place - $250 scholarship to Romain College of Business
- Register online (closed)
While we expect the case and individual challenges to be interesting and competitive, November 8 promises to be another enjoyable day for teachers, parents, and students. The day will begin with registration and a welcome message. Teams will present their case solutions and compete in the individual challenge. Midday will feature a panel discussion, lunch, and tour of campus. The day will conclude with an awards presentation. Throughout the day, students will have a chance to interact with USI business faculty, USI students, and business professionals.
Tentative Schedule
- 8:00 - 8:30 Registration
- 8:30 - 9:00 Welcome
- 9:00 - 11:00 Case Presentations/Networking Opportunity
- 9:00 - 10:00 - Case Presentations - Group A/College activities
- 10:00 - 11:00 - Case Presentations - Group B/Student Organization Fair
- 11:00 - 11:45 Lunch
- 11:45 - 12:30 Panel Discussion, including open questions
- 12:30 - 1:30 Individual Competition/tour of specialty labs
- 1:30 - 2:45 Campus Tour
- 2:45 - 3:00 Break
- 3:00 - 3:30 Awards Ceremony and Conclusion