What is the Capstone Cup?
The UNO CBA Capstone Cup is a semester-long competition compulsory for every graduating student enrolled in the undergraduate strategy course, Corporate & Business Strategy.
3 Events in Total
Kickoff
Students will hear more about the format of the competition, learn about the case company from company representatives, and ask questions to alumni who have competed about their tips and experiences.
Showcase
Since the fall of 2021, the first round of competition has taken place as a poster showcase (similar to a science fair). Teams design posters that effectively display their research, analyses, and recommendations as they verbally present their findings 4 times to a series of judges. The rubric categories judged are:
- Motivated problem statement
- Analysis
- Recommendation is supported and valuable
- Implementation
- Quality of pitch
- Quality of visual aid
Finals
The top 5-6 teams who are selected from the Showcase are tasked with refining their recommendations before competing in the finals round, which is a standard slide deck presentation. All finalists receive prizes; however, only one team walks away as champions.
Important Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Dates
| Event | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff | October 3 | February 27 |
| Round 1 | November 7 | March 27 |
| Finals | December 5 | April 24 |