Who are we?
JDC West is the largest student-run business case competition in western Canada. It is a three-day event that showcases academic and debate competitions, athletic challenges, a social competition and a charity initiative. Over 600 students from 12 of western Canada’s top business schools unite annually to compete in this competition that is solely organized by students.
JDC West seeks to assemble the best undergraduate students that western Canadian business schools have to offer. The competition provides students an opportunity to compete with each other in all facets of business, while developing networking, critical thinking, and leadership skills as they prepare to begin their careers in the business world.
History of the Competition
Since its inception in Quebec in 1989, Jeux Du Commerce (JDC) has witnessed tremendous success. Over the course of its 31 years, it has become a prestigious annual event that brings together over 1,500 top business students from across Eastern Canada. The competition sees two full days of intense academic, athletic and social competitions, for which delegates spend countless months preparing for.
Due to the success of Jeux du Commerce in Eastern Canada, the competition was expanded to the western provinces under a new name. In January 2006, the first JDC West competition was held in Vancouver with huge success. Every year, JDC West continues the legacy of academic integrity and competitive excellence, while tailoring the competition to create well-rounded, young professionals.
Due to the success of Jeux du Commerce in Eastern Canada, the competition was expanded to the western provinces under a new name. In January 2006, the first JDC West competition was held in Vancouver with huge success. Every year, JDC West continues the legacy of academic integrity and competitive excellence, while tailoring the competition to create well-rounded, young professionals.
Academics
JDC West centres on complete analyses of business cases surrounding ten disciplines of commerce. In teams of three, students are given three hours to read, analyze, strategize and present a solution concerning a relevant business issue. Each academic discipline include the following ten business subject areas: Accounting, International Business, Human Resources, Taxation, Marketing, Not-For-Profit Business Strategy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy.
Debate
JDC West debate is based on the parliamentary style of debate found in the Canadian House of Commons. Each team of four is randomly selected to represent either ‘side government’ or ‘side opposition’. In their respective positions, they will parlay to pass or defeat a proposed public bill.
Athletics
For the athletic portion of the competition, they allow business professional to let loose and show a different side of themselves. These challenging sports will test athletes’ strength, endurance, as well as gamesmanship. It will teach athletes to work as a team to succeed in unique athletic competitions.
The Challenge
Formally known as 'Social', the Challenge is a portion of the JDC West competition is arguably the most arduous on its competitors who are “on-call” for ten social challenges to be completed in less than 48 hours at any time of day or night. These entertaining challenges are known to exude school spirit and often include Amazing Race- or Fear Factor-style competitions that always draw a crowd.
For more information about cases or competitions, please do not hesitate to email the captains at captains@uvicjdcw.com
