FAQ

  1. What is all about?

    At Deloitte's Student Business Forum, you will have the opportunity – along with other top European students, Deloitte professionals and IMD staff - to work on a real business case. It’s a challenging, competitive and international environment that will better prepare you to develop a successful career within any organisation. Also, since a multi-disciplinary approach will be taken, this experience will enable you to better understand the market from different perspectives.

    To make all this happen in an active learning environment, several activities – outdoor, museum visits etc - will take place during the three-and-a-half days.

    Deloitte will take care of travel, accommodation and meals at Beau Rivage, as well as other expenses specified in the information pack you will receive at hotel Beau Rivage.


  2. If I qualify for this event will I be integrated in a national or international team?

    This is an international event with the best talent from different regions in EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa ), and if you are one of the students invited to participate, you will have the opportunity to integrate into an international team.

  3. Will it be a real competition?

    Yes. It will be a healthy competition, judged not only on simple end results, but where all teams will present business case solutions to a panel of judges from Deloitte and IMD. The panel will gather to select, from both a business and an academic point of view, the best and most innovative solution to the exercise.

  4. Is there a specific time for application submission?

    Applications dates vary slightly by country so please review the apply pages for details.


  5. How will I know if I am qualified to participate in this event?

    Please see our Do you qualify? section on the main page.


  6. Is it possible to apply to another country from the one that I am?

    This event is open to students who are attending a university/college within Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We recommend that you apply either in the country in which you are studying, or to the country where you are a citizen.


  7. How can I learn more about Deloitte?

    For more details on Deloitte, visit www.deloitte.com. For specific career information, visit careers.deloitte.com.


  8. How can I learn more about IMD?

    Visit www.imd.ch.


  9. Is this a recruitment event?

    No. This is a forum where you will have the opportunity to challenge your mind and expand your abilities by interacting with Deloitte professionals, IMD professors and other talented students. If you would like to join Deloitte after this event, you should contact the human resources department at a Deloitte office, or talk to the Deloitte facilitator immediately after the event.


  10. If I am selected for an interview how can I prepare it better?

    Visit our Interview Tips page at Deloitte careers website where we have provided some steps to help you.