--- title: "Business Case Competition | Elite Prep" description: "Grades 9-12 build financial literacy in an 8-week live online course, then analyze a company and pitch solutions in a college-style case competition." url: "https://eliteprep.com/extracurriculars/business-case-competition/" image: "https://eliteprep.com/og/program/en/extracurriculars/business-case-competition.png" language: "en" source: "eliteprep build" --- ![LEAD and CFGL, the Center for Future Global Leaders](https://media.eliteprep.com/LEAD-CFGL-Logo-Website-webp-w400.webp) # Business Case Competition Extracurricular Program [Contact us](https://eliteprep.com/contact-us/) A look at the LEAD Business Case Competition program, a crash course in economics, business and markets for high school students. [![Play video: LEAD Business Case Competition Program](https://media.eliteprep.com/video-business-case-competition-jpg-w1200.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCbgJDSgwmw) ———\ **June 22 – August 10** **8-Week Online Course\ Mondays • 6:00-8:00pm PT** **Ready to get started? Fill out the form below, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible!** **Or contact us directly at [(310) 470-4340](tel:3104704340)** **Grades 9-12\ 8-Week Live Online Course\ Summer 2026 • June 22 – August 10\ Mondays • 6:00-8:00pm PT** The LEAD Business Case Competition program is excellent for students who want to build a foundation in financial literacy. It will provide high school students with a crash course in the world of economics, business, and markets. Students who are interested in pursuing majors with a future of entering the business world will get a strong idea of the types of problems they will solve. Non-business-focused students will develop their ability to think strategically, develop strong critical thinking, and hone their presentation skills. ## Instructor **Christian Kim** is a **Product Manager at** **Google** where he transforms machine learning and artificial intelligence into products, bringing delight to billions of users worldwide. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in **Economics, History, and Film & Television** from **UCLA** where he was a member of the **Consulting Club**. ## Prerequisites - This program is open to students in grades **9-12**. - **No prior experience or business knowledge** is necessary ## Takeaways ### **In the Business Case Competition program, students will:** - Learn to **analyze a company** or industry - Define, structure, build, and present a **business presentation** - Compete in a **college-style business case competition** - Gain a new **activity** and/or **leadership position** to list on their **college applications** - Develop **critical thinking skills** and **useful frameworks** (e.g. SWOT, Five Forces) to guide their choices - Get the chance to win an exclusive **CFGL business case competition** & receive an official **certificate of achievement** ## Program Details In the **LEAD Business Case Competition** program, students will build familiarity with **major topics in finance** and learn to **communicate with others** about market movements to the depth of explaining the importance of the financial market. Students will learn **key accounting and finance terms** in addition to **analyzing the basic financials** of a company and perform a **strategic analysis** of a company or industry.\ The course will culminate with students taking what they have learned over the previous 7 weeks and applying it in a **college-style business case study competition**. Students will have a chance to **engage and collaborate with peers** to put together a thorough presentation deck, in which they will break down a business problem, analyze public information, assess the industry, recommend a solution, and defend their position to a **panel of judges** made up of **current finance professionals**.\ Students will learn through a combination of lectures, readings, and **hands-on activities**. They will also have the opportunity to **Q&A with professionals** from different **business verticals** and **financial institutions**. This course is a great opportunity for students to l**earn about the world of finance and business** and will provide them with skills they need to be successful not only in college, but also throughout their careers. ## Send Us a Message Please provide some details about the student, and we will connect you with the appropriate staff member at your center. 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