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  • The competition is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Students must register individually first and then register their team, instructions on how to do so will be sent shortly after individual registration.
  • A team is comprised of no more than 2-5 people per team.
  • Individual students can be part of only one team
  • Must include team name and team members
  • Clear articulation of the scope of the problem under consideration
  • Explain why these topics are of interest to the team
  • Explain the model / technical solution that your team will create
  • Proposal must be 1,000 words or two pages
  • Must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format
  • Based on the proposals, six finalists' teams will be selected for the final pitch event. The finalist's team will work on the proposals to create the prototype and make a recommendation at the final event. Each team will be paired a mentor, leaders from UBS Global teams, for any support on the technical and business aspects of the pitch.
  • In the final event, teams will present their solutions and will be evaluated on the robustness and practicality of the prototype, its potential for commercial use, and the overall effectiveness of their presentation. Criteria also include the clarity and organization of the presentation, potential recommendations, and commercial viability.

Criteria

Criteria

Weight

Weight

Criteria

  • Data model analysis
    • Appropriate and reasonable methodology
    • Well formulated model;  parameters and variables clearly defined
    • Assumptions explicitly depicted and defended within the model
    • Model functional on the spot
    • All data sources used reputable and properly cited and justified

Weight

30%

Criteria

  • Solution + presentation (content)
    • Clearly articulated problem scope and approach – rationale for the problem statement selected
    • Robustness of the solution i.e. defensible solution with all relevant variables and parameters taken into consideration
    • Potential recommendation based on the analysis
    • Well organized report
    • Clear and fluid writing

Weight

40%

Criteria

  • Presentation
    • Effectively communicated model (i.e. relevant visual aids and clear delivery)
    • Apparent division of labor among teammates
    • Engaging presentation
    • Efficient use of Pitch time

Weight

30%

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