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The Rowe School of Business at Dalhousie University was pleased to host the 9th annual Dalhousie Business Ethics Case Competition, an annual student-run ethics competition.   This competition, held November 8-10, drew nine teams from across Canada and the US to compete in an intensive three-round competition. The final results were:

First place: John Molson School of Business, Concordia
Second: University of Alberta
Third: Wilfrid Laurier University

The competition consisted of three rounds in which teams received a business ethics case and presented their analysis of the issue to a panel of judges composed of academic, corporate and government representatives from across Canada. The final round involved a four-hour case about the Canadian Oil Sands energy project in Alberta involving very complex technical issues and native tribal rights.

“The Dalhousie Business Ethics Case Competition (DBECC) was a fantastic experience,” said team member Blair Menzel. “I was able to work with three other Elon students to solve relevant ethical business issues through innovative solutions. DBECC allowed me to sharpen my communication skills, become a more effective presenter, and see the beautiful city of Halifax! The competition provided me with the opportunity to put what I've learned over the past four years into practice.”

In addition to the top three teams, other schools participating in this student-run competition were Dalhousie University, Elon University, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of New Brunswick, University of Guelph, and University of Prince Edward Island.

For more information, please visit www.dbecc.org