Brock Business students shine at International Competition

Ten Brock Business students travelled to Orlando, Florida from April 12^th to 17^th, 2011 to compete in the 50^th Annual Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference. 238 schools from across North America competed in the four-day event through business simulations and case studies.

The Brock team was comprised of Mihika Chag, Nick Chrzan, Erin Gurr, Mike Holmes, Shehar Khan, Max Marchuk, Aanchal Narula, Jaminy Ulaganathan, Mike Weston and Jeremy Wolfe.

Students competed in a preliminary round, where the highest scoring individuals moved onto a final round of competition.

Coming home with medals were:

Nick Chrzan & Shehar Khan - Top 10 Finalist for International Marketing; 3rd Place Team Overall

Erin Gurr - Top 5 Written Exam score, and Top 10 Finalist for Fashion Merchandising Marketing; 2^nd Place Overall

Mike Holmes - Top 10 Finalist in Marketing Management

Max Marchuk - Top 10 Finalist in Financial Services

Aanchal Narula - Top 5 Written Exam score, and Top 10 Finalist for Hospitality Marketing

Jaminy Ulaganathan - Top 10 Finalist in Travel & Tourism Marketing

Mike Weston - Top 5 Oral Presentation score, and Top 10 Finalist in Financial Services

Brock was one of three universities comprising Team Ontario, and this year represents the highest medal total in the four years that Brock has been attending this International competition. 

“The Collegiate DECA ICDC was an incredible experience for all participants,” said Brock’s chapter President Nick Chrzan. “We brought with us an incredible team that performed exceptionally well, while also expanding their networks with the best and brightest students from across North America.”