Duff & Phelps National Case Study Competition

We are proud to announce the launch of the Duff & Phelps United States Case Study Competition. We are challenging students from all schools around the country to create 3-member teams and take on a valuation case typical of the assignments our people deal with everyday at Duff & Phelps. In addition to gaining real-life work experience, each member of the first and second place teams will receive valuable scholarships! Here's everything you need to know to be part of this exciting competition:

Competition Rules and Registration Procedure

  1. The Duff & Phelps National Case Study Competition is open to teams of students currently attending a U.S. college or university.
  2. Each team will consist of three students and one faculty advisor.
  3. Each team member must be in their junior year of an undergraduate program.
  4. There may be more than one team per school; however, teams may not share an advisor.
  5. Teams will register for the Duff & Phelps National Case Study Competition by completing the Registration Form.
  6. The case will be a valuation case, typical of one that clients would engage Duff & Phelps to perform.
  7. The timeframe for the competition is as follows:
    Registration Forms Due Sunday, February 28, 2010
    Completed Case Answers, Presentation Due Monday, April 05, 2010
    Three Finalist Teams Announced Friday, April 30, 2010
    Finalists Dine with Duff & Phelps Leaders Thursday, May 13, 2010
    Finalist's Oral Presentations, Announce Winners Friday, May 14, 2010
  8. The judges for the competition will be nationally recognized valuation experts from academia and Duff & Phelps.
  9. Once a team's entry has been validated, Duff & Phelps will send instructions for accessing the actual case, resources to be used, and final products to be delivered on March 1, 2010.
  10. Each member of the winning team will receive a $5,000 scholarship and a trophy; each member of the second place team will receive a $2,500 scholarship and a plaque; and the remaining finalist teams will receive a plaque.