Eligibility Requirements
Who Can Participate?
To compete in the Global Trade Competition 2025, you must:
- Be a university student (Undergraduate or Graduate)
- Form a team of 2 students (either 2 undergraduates OR 1 undergraduate & 1 graduate).
- Have an interest in global trade, business strategy and market entry analysis.
- Be available for all competition submission deadlines and live rounds.
No prior consulting or trade experience is required! Just bring your creativity, research skills, and teamwork.
Submission Requirements
Each team must submit:
- A 5-minute Video Presentation
- Outline your team’s export strategy for Ben-Amun
- Follow PowerPoint slide structure outlined below
- Keep it clear, professional, and engaging!
- Must be uploaded as a YouTube video, Google Drive or One Drive with a shareable link.
- (Ensure submission files have viewing permissions enabled)
- A PowerPoint Presentation
- Maximum 10 slides
- Must follow the slide structure outlined below
Slide 1: Title Page
- Name of competition and year
- Name of case company
- Name of team members
- Primary contact email address
- Confirmation that students are currently enrolled in a New State college or university
Slide 2: Introduction to the Company and to India
- Overview of Ben-Amun’s brand, market, and exporting activities.
- Why India? Why now? What makes India an attractive market for Ben-Amun?
- What challenges does Ben-Amun face in entering the Indian market?
Slide 3: Market Analysis & Competitive Landscape
- Jewelry & fashion trends in India (past 5 years)
- Who are the most important fashion designers & brands in India that are a good fit for Ben-Amun’s design and look?
- What are the domestic and international competitors of Ben-Amun in India?
Slide 4: Target Customers & Consumer Insights
- Who is the target audience for Ben-Amun’s jewelry in India?
- Summary of buying behavior and demand for high-end hand-crafted fashion jewelry in India (target customer demographics and market size past 5 years)
Slide 5: Cultural Considerations
- What are the cultural considerations that the company needs to be aware of in entering the Indian fashion jewelry market?
Slide 6: Logistics
- Summary of transportation from NYC to India (transportation choices, customs duties, and other import regulations).
- What are the challenges and how can the company overcome them?
Slide 7: Distribution Plan in India
- Summary of how the products will be distributed in India (transportation, warehousing).
- Transportation & logistics as well as customs duties and pricing considerations
- Identify challenges & suggest solutions for overcoming these challenges
Slide 8: SWOT Analysis
- Summary of SWOT analysis of your market entry strategy
Slide 9: Key Recommendations & Action Items
- Summarize key recommendations for Ben-Amun’s successful market entry to the Indian fashion jewelry market.
- Recommendations must be relevant, practical, and financially sustainable.
- Summarize action items to implement your market entry strategy.
- Provide high-level timeline for each action item
- Summarize the main reasons these recommendations and action items will benefit Ben-Amun.
Slide 10: Bibliography/References
Videos & presentations must be submitted by Friday, April 4th, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.
The Five finalists will present their PowerPoint presentation virtually on April 9th from 12:30 PM -1:30 PM. The link will be provided to the finalists shortly before.
Competition Timeline & Key Dates
Registration and Submission - 5-Minute Video and 10 slide PowerPoint presentation (Due April 4TH AT 11:59PM)
Live Virtual Q&A sessions →
Every Friday in March from 1PM to 1:30PM EST
Final Competition (12:30 PM–1:30 PM EST)
Final Award Ceremony (1:00 PM–4:00 PM EST at Baruch College)
Competition Guidelines & Judging Criteria
Your team will be evaluated based on:
- Clarity & Practicality of Strategy (30%) Is the market entry plan well-structured, actionable, and aligned with Ben-Amun’s business model?
- Market Understanding (25%) Does the team demonstrate strong insights into Indian fashion trends, competition, and consumer preferences?
- Relevance to Ben-Amun’s Brand & Resources (20%) Does the strategy maintain the brand’s luxury positioning while considering operational realities?
- Financial & Operational Viability (15%) Are logistics, customs, pricing, and profitability considerations realistic for a high-end jewelry brand?
- Communication & Professionalism (10%)Is the presentation clear, structured, and suitable for an experienced business audience?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Global Trade Competition (GTC)?
The Global Trade Competition is an initiative to challenge students to collaborate with their peers in solving real-life challenges in global trade. It connects students with industry professionals and provides hands-on experience in global trade best practices.
Who can participate in GTC 2025?
.The competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students from in New York State.
Is individual participation allowed?
No, participants must form teams to compete.
How many members can be in a team?
.2 members per team, two undergraduate or 1 undergraduate and 1 graduate student
How many teams wil be in the final?
Five teams present in the final, and the top three are chosen.
Can teams include students from different universities?
Yes, teams can consist of students from different universities within New York State.
What is the competition about?
Teams act as business consultants, advising Ben-Amun on “How to Export Handcrafted Jewelry to India”
What do we need to submit?
Teams must submit a video of themselves explaining their strategy along with their 10-slide presentation
How long is each final presentation?
Each team has 10 minutes for their presentation (Seven-minute presentation + Three-minute Q&A)
How is the competition structured?
The competition consists of three stages:
- Registration & Initial submission (March 10 – April 4 11:59PM)
- Finals (April 9) – with five teams and the top three are chosen.
- Award Ceremony at the World Trade Week Kicoff (May 7 at Baruch College, NYC)
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