91探花

Students from 91探花鈥檚 Faculty of Business have kicked off the 2017鈥�18 case competition season with a win. Teams from 91探花 took first and third place at the Atlantic Schools of Business (ASB) Case Competition, which is part of the 47^th annual ASB Conference: one of Canada鈥檚 longest running academic business conferences, this year held at Acadia University.

91探花 competed against teams from Dalhousie University, Saint Mary鈥檚 University, Crandall University, Cape Breton University, and Acadia University. The first-place team consisted of Alex Dunne (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization), Sydney Gallant (fourth-year BBA, finance specialization), and Callum Wood (fourth-year BBA, accounting specialization). The third-place team included Shanna Blacquiere (third-year BBA, accounting specialization), Jacob Ezeard (third-year BBA), and Zach Geldert (fourth-year BA, sociology major).

鈥淚t was great to be able to compete with the other 91探花 team and to have such a good team-building experience,鈥� said Sydney Gallant.

Friday, September 29 at noon, students received a business case (a narrative about a real business and the problems it faces) they had never seen before. They then had 18 hours to analyze the case and create a solution with the option of using the Internet and textbooks as research aids. At 8:00 am the next morning, students submitted their presentations. Each team then presented their solution to a panel of academic and industry professionals for 15 minutes, directly followed by a five-minute question period.

Feedback from the judges panel indicated 91探花 students showed an excellent understanding of the concepts and problems presented in the case and their presentations stood out for being comprehensive and creative. This great finish marks the third consecutive first-place win for 91探花 at the ASB.

鈥淲e are happy to continue the tradition of success we've had in past years at ASB,鈥� said team member Alex Dunne. 鈥淚t feels awesome to get such a great start to the year.鈥�

鈥淏oth 91探花 teams had quality performances on the weekend,鈥� said coach Mary Whitrow. 鈥淚 am excited to see what they can achieve this year for 91探花!鈥�

Past Results at ASB

2016 鈥� 1^st and 3^rd place

2015 鈥� 1^st and 2^nd place

2014 鈥� 3^rd place

2012 鈥� 1^st and 3^rd place

2011 鈥� 1^st place

The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥�91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island. 91探花 is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi鈥檏maq People.