IBM: Universities Business Challenge 2007-2008

The IBM UBC offers undergraduates within universities or colleges a unique opportunity to improve their knowledge of the business world...

It's a chance to put theory into practice and develop their team-working, leadership and employability skills. The Challenge gives participants the chance to work as management consultants in a series of realistic, simulated companies, making all the critical business decisions that affect the company's performance. Our simulations are varied and challenging - and range from manufacturing to service businesses to ensure a rounded experience. They increasingly attract participants across all faculties from leading universities.

The Challenge is a true learning experience for all those who enter. It will help students to improve their decision-making skills, develop their team-working abilities and increase their knowledge in key business areas such as marketing, finance and production. The Challenge is not just for Business Studies students. It covers all faculties. Students from Information Technology, Engineering, Economics, Accounting, Law and a wide range of Arts and Science faculties have gained an invaluable understanding of the business world.

Besides the invaluable experience and prestige of progressing through the competition, there are also cash prizes for the first three teams: 1st £1000, 2nd £500 and 3rd £250!

For more information please see www.universitiesbusinesschallenge.com. Entry closing date: 22 October 2007.