The Collegiate Ethics Case Competition (CECC) brings students together from around the world, challenging their moral reasoning in thought-provoking team competition. Faced with a real-world business ethics case, students analyze the case and present to a panel of judges.

What is a Ethics Case Competition?

During this two-day competition, student teams from 25 colleges and universities will come together to collaboratively analyze, present, and respond to a thought-provoking business ethics case. This case is carefully crafted to mirror the ethical dilemmas professionals may encounter in their future careers, making it a valuable learning experience for all participants.

The 23rd Annual Undergraduate Collegiate Ethics Case Competition will be held in-person at McClelland Hall in Tucson, Arizona. The schedule is Thursday night round one and all day Friday round two and final round. There is generally an additional excursion planned for Saturday. 

The annual Collegiate Ethics Case Competition CECC serves as a platform for students to engage in rigorous ethical analysis within a competitive setting. Participants are presented with complex, real-world business ethics cases that require them to apply moral reasoning, ethical theories, and practical considerations to navigate ethical dilemmas effectively.

Teams are tasked with thoroughly analyzing the case, identifying key ethical issues, considering various stakeholders' perspectives, and proposing well-reasoned solutions or courses of action. Presentations are often expected to be comprehensive, coherent, and persuasive, as they are delivered to a panel of judges who assess teams' understanding of ethical principles, their ability to apply them to practical situations, and the clarity and persuasiveness of their arguments.

The competition not only tests participants' understanding of ethical theories and frameworks but also their ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and think critically under pressure. 

Details:

• Tickets go on sale May 2025
• Early bird pricing is May, June, July 2025
• Registration closes September 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Purchasing a ticket buys entry for one advisor and two student participants.

The first 25 teams to purchase a ticket are "in" and additional teams can sign-up to be on the waitlist. Each school will have to purchase the ticket in order to participate in the competition.

Once payment is received, you will be given further instruction on how to register each participant and advisor.

• Thursday, October 16th 
  • 4 PM Dinner 
  • 6 PM Round I - Interview Round 
• Friday, October 17th
  • 9 AM Round 2 - Presentation Round
  • 12 PM Lunch
  • 2 PM Final Round
  • 4 PM Closing Reception (Winners Announced)
• Saturday, October 18th
  • Optional Field Trip

Congratulations to the 2024 Winners!

Thank you to all the competitors. For the 22nd year, student teams from 25 colleges and universities came together to collaboratively analyze, present, and respond to a thought-provoking business ethics case. This case is carefully crafted to mirror the ethical dilemmas professionals may encounter in their future careers, making it a valuable learning experience for all participants. 

2024 topic: Lab-Grown Meat