Advocating sustainable development, the ‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin 2014’ cordially invites graduate student team(s) from Shantou University Business School to submit a business plan that is proactive in sustainable development. The goal of the competition is to encourage new ventures by instilling an entrepreneurial spirit in young minds and educating the general public about specific business planning skills and presentation techniques.

For the ‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin 2014’ competition, student teams from throughout the world are being invited to compete for prizes with over $114,000 in total value, including over $30,000 in cash, with the grand winner also receiving H.M. the King of Thailand’s Award as well as an automatic berth to compete for World Champion at the Venture Labs Investment Competition at the University of Texas at Austin.



Competition includes:

• Summary Business Plan (First Round)
• 99-Second Elevator Pitch
• New Venture Showcase (Exhibition booth)
• Business Plan Presentation

Team Composition:

Each business administration program at the master’s or doctoral level can send ONE representative team. For example, if your institution/university/school/faculty offers the following five business administration programs: M.B.A. (in Thai), M.B.A. (in English), Exec M.B.A. (in Thai), Exec M.B.A. (in English) and M.Sc. in Finance, you can send up to five teams, one team representing each of the five programs. For complete details, including eligibility and official rules, please consult www.bbc.in.th. (currently being updated.)

Important Dates:

• Monday, 30 December 2013 by 12.00: Deadline for Submission of Application Form and Summary Business Plan

• Monday, 13 January 2014: Announcement of First Round Results

• Friday, 17 January 2014: Deadline for Submission of Intention of Participation Form

• Friday, 12 February 2014: Deadline for Submission of Written Full Business Plan

• Saturday, 1 March 2014: Final Round Competition

Interested Parties:

This is a unique opportunity for your students to challenge themselves against teams of students from many of the best academic programs in the world by entering the ‘mai Bangkok Business Challenge @ Sasin 2014’ competition, with this prestigious event promising to provide an unforgettable and invaluable learning experience for all the participants. Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. King WU, email: kingkng@stu.edu.cn, if you are interested in taking up this world-class new business venture competition opportunity.


The Steering Committee of Student Business Competition
Shantou University Business School
8th November 2013

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