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 sschwarz@csbsju.edu