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IT Case Competition Overview

IT Case Competition Overview. Compete in teams of 3-4 to develop recommendations to an IT-related business problem presented by Travelers Specially selected schools in the Hartford, CT and St. Paul, MN areas are invited to participate

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IT Case Competition Overview

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  1. IT Case Competition Overview • Compete in teams of 3-4 to develop recommendations to an IT-related business problem presented by Travelers • Specially selected schools in the Hartford, CT and St. Paul, MN areas are invited to participate • Teams are given half a day to research the problem and prepare their presentation • During the second half of they day they present their solution to a panel of Travelers executive judges

  2. Benefits • The Students: • Exposure to possible employment opportunities with Travelers • Learn about real corporate issues and industry trends • Monetary prizes! • The Professors: • Build relationships with Travelers • Exposure to current topics affecting corporations • Travelers: • Gain new perspectives on topics that affect the organization • Grow relationships with surrounding schools that are targeted for recruiting efforts

  3. Past Topics • Overseas IT Outsourcing (2004) • Open Source Alternatives (2005) • The IT Professional in 2020 (Spring 2006) • To be announced!! (Fall 2006)

  4. Student Eligibility Requirements • Undergraduate MIS, CS, or other IT-related majors • Students with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher • Students that are legally authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis

  5. Role of the Professor(s) • Escort students to Travelers campus in Hartford, CT or St. Paul, MN on the day of the competition • Optionally participate in workshops and focus groups with Travelers employees while the students are working • Observe all of the schools’ presentations and provide constructive feedback to your school’s team when you return to campus

  6. Schools that have Participated

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