FBIT students Connecting the Elements

UOIT's Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT) is hailing the first annual Connecting the Elements Management Case Competition as a major success.

The event combined elements of human resources, strategy and marketing with an emphasis on the integrative nature of business. Seven teams of students were given two hours to analyze a real-life situation and prepare their recommendations for a presentation in front of a panel of judges. The three student MCs for the event, Dylan Reid (Human Resources), Andrew Faric (Marketing) and Krista Thrasher (Marketing) were the driving force behind Connecting the Elements.

"One of the most impressive aspects of this highly successful event is the fact it was organized and administered by students," said Dr. Pamela Ritchie, dean, FBIT. "Our faculty provided terrific support as well, with several members serving as panel judges. We also salute our colleagues at McGraw-Hill and the Oshawa Centre for their support of this new FBIT tradition."

Before the competition got underway, James Tucker, principal, Boston Consulting Group, shared motivational war stories and provided practical advice to students. He also underscored the importance of participating in business case competitions to the 50 students involved.

Following the first round of presentations, the top two groups were selected to present in front of all participants. First place was awarded to the team of Carlson Hoang, Kevin Hogan, Shivakanth Komatreddy and Prasanth Sivabaalan. Second place honours went to the team comprised of Mona El-Behairy, Jenn Hawke, Amanda Lomas, Baktash Nasseri and Jacob Radziwinoski.

Second-place winners (from left): Jenn Hawke, Mona El-Behairy, Jacob Radziwinoski, Baktash Nasseri and Amanda Lomas.

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