FAQ

When is GLOBAL?

See the timeline.

How to sign up to GLOBAL?

You can see this guide on how to sign up to GLOBAL by clicking HERE.

Where can I access the case material?

You can see this guide on where to access the GLOBAL case material by clicking HERE.

Where do I hand in?

You can see this guide on where to hand in the GLOBAL case by clicking HERE.

Can the team consist of students from different countries, universities, etc.?

Yes, a team can consist of students from different countries, universities, etc. as long as all team members are eligible and fulfill the requirements for team formation.

See more in Rules and Team Formation.

Can I apply if I'm during my master's (graduate) degree?

Yes, but only if you are a graduate student with no more than a two-year gap between graduating from your bachelor's program and being enrolled in your graduate program.

Can I apply if I'm during a gap year between my bachelor and master's degree?

No, you need to be enrolled at a university and be considered an active student.

Can I participate if I have x years of relevant professional experience?

Yes, but only if you are an active undergraduate student or a graduate student with no more than a two-year gap between graduating from your bachelor's program and being enrolled in your graduate program.

I have not formed a team in advance, is it still possible to participate?

Yes, it is still possible to participate. If you have not formed a team in advance, you can individually sign up as a participant. [Be aware of different sign-up deadlines.]

I am a solo participant and have been assigned a team. However, they are not replying to my messages. What should I do?

Keep trying. If they still do not get in touch, reach out to the GLOBAL team, and they will assign you to another team.

What does it mean that all submitted material must be anonymous?

Participants are not allowed to disclose the name of their university, their country, or their own name. You are only allowed to state your team name, which must not include the above.

What is the solution format?

A solution must be submitted as a single PDF document consisting of:

  • A slide deck of a maximum of 15 slides including appendices, but excluding the front page and breaker slides (the slide size must be 16:9).
  • You must name your .pdf submission exactly as your team name.
See more in Rules
What does it cost?

There is no fee for participating.

How do I sign up?

You can sign up for GLOBAL through this website - Go to the front page!

IMPORTANT: Be aware that solo participants have a different sign-up deadline than signing up as a team.

How can I view the final?

You can secure a viewing seat for the GLOBAL final by clicking HERE

The final will also be viewable online through a livestream.

More information

Visit our website where you can read more about CBS Case Competition as an organization and view previous years' cases and solutions - click here. If you encounter problems with the platform during the case-solving or when downloading and uploading your solution, please contact us at global@casecompetition.com.