Business Ethics Case Study Competition
MISSION MEETS MONEY
The Business Ethics Case Study Competition at Villa Joseph Marie High School offers a cross-disciplinary experience that teaches students the positive impact of balancing mission and money. Through real-world case studies, students get hands-on learning with leadership lessons necessary to navigate ethical crossroads. The competition highlights the significance of a strong moral compass when making key leadership decisions.
► The Spring Business Ethics Case Study takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026. Registration opens February 1, 2026.
HOW IT WORKS
Selected students interview leaders in business and education.
Students from Villa interview business executives from for-profit and nonprofit companies to learn firsthand how successful leaders maintain their values while managing the bottom line, specifically within the context of a difficult professional crossroads. Most recently, students have conducted on-site interviews in Philadelphia and New York City.
Teams of students develop cases based on the interviews.
The students then develop cases based on the interviews. These cases serve as the foundation for the regional high school Case Study Competition. The cases are written by students with the help of advisors and distributed to teams from participating area high schools.
Teams formulate and present case recommendations.
Teams of 3-5 students each from area high schools create a slide deck, formulate a case recommendation, and present their cases to a judge's panel. After several rounds, the panel, comprised of business and ethics experts from universities, as well as local business leaders, selects the winning teams.
PAST PARTNERS INCLUDE:
RECENT CASE STUDIES
- Leaders faced unforeseen challenges in completing a multimillion-dollar project and had to pivot their strategy to bring it to completion. (Read this study)
- Leadership must decide whether to invest in a high-risk, transformative infrastructure project or maintain existing methods, weighing potential innovation gains against financial and stakeholder risks. (Read this study)
- The CEO must decide whether retaining a high-performing but difficult executive aligns with the organization’s long-term goals and values. (Read this study)
GET INVOLVED
High Schools
The Spring Business Ethics Case Study Competition takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026. Registration opens February 1, 2026.
Sponsors
We invite community leaders from universities and businesses to support the Business Ethics Case Study Competition as judges, interviewees, and financial sponsors.