2024 CoMIS Competition
We had an amazing turnout for our 12th annual CoMIS competition! We were so excited to welcome our competitors back to the Carlson School of Management from March 19 - 22, 2024. This year we hosted 11 teams from around the world to share their ideas, network, and experience the Twin Cities!
24-Hour Case
This year's case was provided by dev10, a technology talent development company in Minneapolis. They provide hands-on training in modern data technologies and prepare early-career professionals to make an immediate impact in data-driven organizations. Competing teams were then given 24 hours to deliberate and develop their solutions before presenting to judges on Friday.
Teams were divided into 4 rooms for the 24-hour preliminary round with 4-5 teams presenting in each room. After presenting to the judges, teams who placed first in their rooms were admitted to the Final Round while second-place teams moved on to the Lightning Round.
Alternate Teams
Last year, we introduced new teams that would only compete in the 24-hour preliminary round: an alternates team and two shadow CoMIS teams. The alternates team consisted of alternate competitors from various schools. These competitors met, deliberated, and presented their impressive solutions all within 24 hours. Meanwhile, the shadow CoMIS teams consisted of the Carlson school's own case teams. These new teams gave alternate competitors and CSOM's very own competitors the opportunity to practice their skills and receive valuable feedback from the judges.
Summary of Results
Preliminary Result
| Placement | Room 1 | Room 2 | Room 3 | Room 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Place Teams | National University of Singapore | University of Manitoba | Maastricht University | UT Austin |
| Second Place Teams | University of Connecticut | Iowa State University | UT Dallas | Simon Fraser University |
Lightning Round
The Lightning Round tests teams on their understanding of the case and their ability to apply their knowledge. Of the four competing teams, only one team progresses into the Final Round. The Lightning Round proceeds as follows:
- Four questions are asked by the moderator.
- After each question, teams are given two minutes in breakout rooms to deliberate and provide an answer.
- Teams are given up to one minute to respond, in turns.
- Only one competitor can share their team's response.
- Each competitor from each team must respond to at least one question.
After a very close competition, UT Dallas won and advanced to the Final Round!
Final Round & The Zap Factor
In the Final Round, competitors are given the Zap Factor. This is a unique business problem that is given to competitors right before their final presentations. Competitors were given one hour to analyze and integrate this problem into their solution before presenting to the final judges.
CoMIS 2024 Winners!
| Placement | Team |
|---|---|
| First | University of Texas at Austin |
| Second | University of Manitoba |
| Third | Maastricht University |
We extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude for all our competitors, coaches, judges, speakers, volunteers, and sponsors for their gracious contributions to CoMIS 2024. We can't wait to see how our competition continues to grow next year. We hope to see you all again!