Student Case Competition

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Each school may enter one team of 3–4 undergraduate students, all actively enrolled at the same university during the competition. A faculty adviser may accompany the team, but is not required. Faculty advisers must register separately for the conference.

The competition spans two days: case distribution and a facility tour on April 10, followed by team presentations on April 11, 2026 (detailed schedule TBD). Participation is limited to 11 teams.

Awards for the winning teams: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $200 for third place.

If your school is interested, please contact the conference chair, Dr. Bulent Erenay (erenayb1@nku.edu), before registering your team. Additional information regarding the case will be provided later.

Student Case Competition Flyer Registration Information

Preliminary Schedule for Friday, April 10, 2026

9:30 – 11:30 -- Case Competition Tour Starts at Modula

Who – Students and Advisors (optional)
When – We ask all teams to arrive promptly at 9:30 for check-in
Where – Modula Inc. Ohio, 5000 Commerce Center Dr, Franklin, OH 45005

Please wear closed-toed shoes suitable for walking in a manufacturing environment. No high heels. Modula will provide any necessary PPE.

11:30 – 1:00 -- Student Work Time and Lunch

Who – Students
Where – Modula USA, Ohio
Team work areas will be assigned upon arrival

1:00 – 2:00 -- Competition Q&A with Modula and Case Study Authors

Who – Student Teams Only
Where – Modula USA Ohio

2:00 – 7:30 pm -- Return to NKU, Student Work Time, and Dinner

Who – Students
Where – NKU Haile College of Business (1 Louie B Nunn Dr BC206, Highland Heights, KY 41099)
Team work areas will be assigned upon arrival
Dinner time – TBD

Preliminary Schedule for Saturday, April 11, 2026

8:00 am -- Presentation Submission Deadline

PowerPoint presentation must be submitted by 8 am to belwoodgam1@nku.edu
PowerPoint must be named with the assigned team name

9:00 am -- Presentations Begin

Students must report to the waiting area by 8:45 am. Presentation times will be randomly assigned.
Students can only attend their presentation.
Please bring something to occupy your time. No practice area will be provided.

12:00 Noon -- Lunch, Award Ceremony, and Finale

Who: All Conference attendees
Where: TBD

The following universities expressed interest in competing:

*Space is limited to 11 teams: Interested schools must inquire with Bulent Erenay at erenayb1@nku.edu

SOME SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IS TENTATIVE. PLEASE INQUIRE WITH DR. BULENT ERNAY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING – your team will be added to the waitlist.

1. Northern Kentucky University	7. Ball State University
2. Youngstown State University	8. Lindenwood University
3. Cleveland State University	9. University of Michigan, Dearborn
4. John Carroll University	10. Chatham University
5. The University of Akron	11. Eastern Kentucky University
6. Ohio University

Competition Sponsors

Intersted is sponsoring the Student Case Competition?

Contact Bulent Erenay at erenayb1@nku.edu

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