Society for Advancement of Management
Advisor Steve Schwarz
SAM Program
• Strategic MGMT Case Study Competition
• Teams of 5 Students
• 3 Divisions, 25-40 Colleges Participating
• 2 Credits of Experiential Learning
SAM Program Schedule
• Fall Semester – Meet 4-6 times with team and advisor – Discuss Case Analysis & Strategic MGMT with Faculty Advisor Steve
Schwarz
• Spring Semester
– Case Study Arrives in January all schools are sent the same case – Faculty Guidance is forbidden once the case has arrived – Group meets independently and sets their own meeting schedule – Company Research & Trend Analysis
• Competition (End of March)
– 15 Minute Presentation – 20 Question and Answer Session
Past Case Study Competitions
• 2011 – Whole Foods
– Location: Orlando, FL
• 2010 – Tom Tom GPS
– Location: Washington DC
• 2009 – Wynn Resorts
– Location: Las Vegas
• 2008 – Krispy Kreme
– Location: Washington DC
Why Participate in SAM?
It takes a lot of hard work!
Educational Experience
Networking with Alums
Travel
Looks Good on Resume
WINNING IS FUN!!!
Success – 2nd Place 2009
Success – 3rd Place in 2010
Where do I sign up?
If interested contact Steve Schwarz [email protected]