What is JDC Central?

JDC Central is a three day event that showcases academic competitions, athletic challenge, and social competition, as well as a charity initiative. This year, the competition will be hosted by Carleton University and the Sprott School of Business in Ottawa, Ontario.

Delegates will compete in academic case analyses, parliamentary style debates, sports tournaments and social competitions that will test school spirit, teamwork and determination. The team that performs the best overall will take home the prestigious title of “School of the Year.”

History

“Jeux du Commerce” (Commerce Games) has witnessed tremendous success since its inception in Quebec in 1989. Over the course of its 22 years, it has become a prestigious annual event that brings together over 1200 of the top business students from across Quebec. Due to the success of Jeux du Commerce in the East, the competition began its expansion to the rest of the country. In 2006, the inaugural competition out West was held in Vancouver under a new name: JDC West.

After four successful years in British Columbia and Alberta, the competition grew again into Ontario, where it was hosted by the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University in January 2010. The games were a great success in Ontario with over 300 students from nine schools participating.

Now in its third year, JDC Central has moved to Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2012 games will host over 400 students from ten schools and will continue the legacy of academic integrity and competitive excellence.

Academic Competitions

The following are the cases that students will be competing in at JDC Central 2012:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• Management of Information Systems
• Finance
• Marketing Management
• International Business*
• Human Resources*

*New for JDC Central 2012

Participating Schools

Representation at JDC Central spans the province of Ontario as well as visiting schools from Eastern Canada. Each competing team will send between seventeen and forty delegates. Joining the competitors will be the team captains, faculty members and god parents from each school to support their teams.

• Wilfred Laurier University
• University of Toronto (Rotman Commerce)
• Carleton University (Sprott School of Business)
• Ryerson University (Ted Rogers School of Management)
• University of Guelph (College of Management and Economics)
• Trent University
• Brock University
• University of New Brunswick
• Dalhousie University

Time & Location

JDC Central 2012 will take place from January 20—23, 2012 at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario.

Who are the Organizers?

JDC Central is one of the country’s largest business competitions. The Organizing Committee, consisting of business student leaders from Carleton University, are dedicated to creating a dynamic networking and competition experience that will challenge students to reach their personal and professional potential.

For further information, please contact:

• Co-Chair External: Christine Jackson, christine@jdccentral.ca
• Co-Chair Internal: Mark Featherstonhaugh, mark@jdccentral.ca