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 20 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:

• Regular price registration has been reduced to $500
• Registration closes September 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
• Cash awards for the top 3 places

Purchasing a ticket buys entry for one advisor and two student participants. Register now - waiting list is open! 

The first 20 teams to reserve their team spot, will then be contacted for payment and registration. The first 20 teams to register and pay 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.

Mark your calendar!

• 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)

    Please note: there will be no Saturday excursion this year. 

Reserve your spot on the waiting list now!