UCLA BSNBusiness caseCompetition 2026
For Middle and High School Students
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Step into:
This competition is for you if :
- You're passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and business strategy.
About Bruin Strategy Network
Bruin Strategy Network (BSN) is a student-run consulting group at UCLA where college students work with real companies — from small startups to big Fortune-500 brands — to solve real business challenges. Members learn how to think like problem-solvers, work in teams, and create solutions that make an impact.
BSN is made up of UCLA Bruins from many different majors and backgrounds, and everyone gets training, mentorship, and a supportive community. It’s also backed by a strong network of alumni who help members succeed in their careers.
Make an Impact
Calling all future business leaders and problem-solvers! The UCLA BSN Business Case Competition invites students from every background to tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges in business strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
From designing a market-entry strategy for a global brand to shaping the future of an emerging technology, this competition is your chance to apply critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration to real-world business problems. We're not looking for business school graduates or polished consultants—what matters is your curiosity, strategic insight, and vision for impact. Whether you're passionate about technology, sustainability, or business strategy, join us and experience what it means to think—and act—like a consultant on the global stage.
Why Join the UCLA BSN Business Case Competition?
Stand out in university and internship applications with hands-on business experience.
Work on solutions to real-world business challenges faced by companies today.
Learn to craft business models, pitch bold ideas, and think like an entrepreneur.
How Does the Competition Work?
Team Size
2-5 students per team (all team members must be from the same school).
Can't find teammates at your school?
Email [email protected] to apply for an exception to create multi-school teams.
Age Categories
Grade: 6 - 8 (Year 7 - 9)
Grade 9 - 12 (Year 10 - 13)
What do teams need to do?
Prompt Release Date: November 22
Task: Your team will get a list of real-world business challenges. Pick one problem that interests your team the most, and then spend two weeks coming up with your own creative solution. At the end, you’ll submit your ideas in a pitch deck.
Format: Pitch deck (written submission)
The top 8 teams from each of the Middle School and High School categories present their solution live to a judging panel of entrepreneurs and investors.
Format: Live Zoom presentation + Q&A
Key Dates and Deadlines
Registration Deadlines and Participation Fees
Deadline: August 8, 2026
Fees: US$ 55/student
Deadline: September 8, 2026
Fees: US$ 65/student
Deadline: November 21, 2026
Fees: US$ 75/student
Recognition
All participants will be awarded a certificate of participation.
Awards for Individuals
HonorTop 25%
MeritTop 50%
Global Awards
Global Champion
Global 1st Runner Up
Global 2nd Runner Up
Join the Challenge
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and leave your mark. Register now to begin your journey to shaping a brighter future!
Fee Waiver Policy
Fee waiver is available for individual low-income students. Please ask your principal (or school counsellor - only eligible for US schools) to send an email titled 'Fee Waiver Request' to [email protected] from their official school email with your email address and confirm you need a waiver.
US public schools where 90%+ of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch may also apply for school-wide waivers for all competitions with a quiz-based first round.
All fee waivers must be requested before the regular deadline. For the exact eligibility rules on fee waivers please refer to this article.
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