HSBC India Business Case

Program (HIBCP) 2023-24

September 2023

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Program Overview

The HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Programme is the world’s largest undergraduate-level business
case programme that aims at enhancing the traditional strengths of the case-study method of teaching by moving the
Context business case from classroom to a global competition format. HSBC India organizes HSBC India Business Case
Programme (HIBCP) with the intent of identifying and training the best teams to represent India at the
HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Programme each year.

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Eligibility Criteria Key Highlights

Only penultimate and final year undergraduate

students are eligible for participation 100 participating colleges

Students from varied academic backgrounds can apply 9 months of growth and learning

Diversity in gender and age across teams is highly

encouraged 4 types of training components

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HIBCP Structure for 2023-24

Level Per region Total for the BCP

25 teams 100 teams from 100 colleges

College (4 students in each team)
(1 each from 25 colleges)

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Delhi
8 teams
(After Regional Round 1)

Regional

3 teams Kolkata
Top 12 teams
(After Regional Round 2)
Mumbai

Top 4 teams Key

(After National semi-finals)
Regional rounds
National
Top 2 teams National round
(After National finals) Bengaluru
North Region
West Region
East Region
APAC 2 teams
South Region

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Activity matrix across competition levels

Video lecture
1-2 day workshop (per Interactive Focused
Training

e-learning
modules for region) on case study sessions with case study
penultimate solving relevant skills HSBC / industry training
and final year leaders sessions
students

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College-level competition Regional level - Round 1 National Finals Round APAC Round
(Random allotment of 25 teams into 4 divisions per (12 teams in total)
region) Organised by Hong Kong
University
3 3 3 3 (either virtual or in-person:
Standardised Test for all 6 6 6 7 TBD)
teams
Competition

2 2 2 2 4 Teams
(Top team from each pool)

Assessment of scores 8
Final 2 teams

Final college team 3 teams

selected (per region)
(1 team per college)
Regional level - Round 2

Format Virtual In-person

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Stage-wise breakdown
I. College Round
Free access to e-learning modules will be provided to all penultimate and final year
undergraduate students of participating colleges
This will be a self-paced, digital learning platform designed to equip penultimate and final year students of all participating colleges with
21st century skills, thus enabling them to make a smooth transition to the professional world

Key features Proposed e-learning modules

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Professional ● Resume writing
● Interview handling skills
24 hours of
skills ● Presentation skills
Unlimited 6 months access Interactive
from curated ● Professional etiquette
user limit user interface
the program learning
start date content
● Basics of MS Office
Technical
● Design thinking
skills ● Digital transformation (AI/ML, IOT,
Implementation RPA, Data analytics, Cybersecurity,
Blockchain)

Problem
● Learning agility & Analytical thinking
solving skills ● Creative thinking
● Conflict and Stress management
Student MindMap will Students log
emails will be create onto the
shared by accounts and platform and Collaborative ● Verbal and written communication skills
college SPOC share login start learning skills ● Interpersonal skills
credentials ● Group dynamics

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The first level of screening will be a standardised online test to remove any
subjectivity and selection bias in the college round
The online test will be a team-based, auto-scored type of assessment that will be rolled out to all participating colleges in order to select
the best team from each college for the regional round

Key Highlights Assessment Areas & Weightages

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Case Study
90 minutes
120 MCQ based based questions
total duration of
total questions questions only
the test (50%)

Scoring System Comprehensive

Logical
English
Reasoning &
(15%)
Data
Quantitative
Interpretation
Aptitude
(20%)
Students organise All teams The top scoring (15%)
themselves into concurrently team is selected as
teams of four attempts the test to the college
before the start of prevent any cases representative for
the round of cheating the regional round

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II. Regional Round
The main intent behind organising the regional workshops is to bring the participants
in one room and create a knowledge stimulating environment
The regional bootcamp will be an in-person, live classroom teaching session that will provide students with a holistic framework for case
study solving, while also fostering network-building among the participants

Key Highlights
Per Region Total (across all 4 regions)

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25 100 25 12 hours of 1.5 days 100 400 100 48 hours of 6 days
teams students team coaches learning workshop teams students team coaches learning workshop

Curriculum

Key ● Introduction to Case ● Data Collection & ● Communicating Findings and

Themes Studies Analysis Recommendations
● Analyzing Case Studies ● Developing Solutions ● Group Case Study Exercise
● Problem Identification ● Feedback and Reflection
and Framing

Duration 8 hours (Day 1) 4 hours (Day 2)

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The regional competition will follow a rigorous process involving two different
rounds to trim the number of teams from a total of 100 to 12 teams for the
National Finals
Key Highlights Structure

25 teams from each

region (100 total)

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Regional round one 33% chance
20 minute 10 minute (Virtual)
presentation per Q&A
team per team

8 Teams
Regional round two
(In-Person) 38% chance

3 minutes verbal Written feedback

3 Team selected
per region x 4 regions

feedback for for all 8 teams

each team moving to round
2

Note: Teams will be evaluated on the same parameters as are used at the HKU 12 Teams in total
competition
at national finals

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III. National Round
The HIBCP will culminate in National semi-finals and Final in Mumbai with students
presenting their cases to senior industry leaders from business and academia.
2 teams will ultimately be selected to represent HSBC India at the APAC competition.
Key Highlights Structure

12 teams

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National round Semi-finals 33% chance
12 48 12 (In-Person)
Teams students team coaches Mumbai

4 teams

National round Finals 50% chance

(In-Person)
Networking sessions with senior leaders in industry
and academia, including from HSBC Top 2 teams into
APAC Finals

Schedule
9:00 am - 12:00 am Semi Finals
12:00 am - 2:00 pm Networking Lunch & Buffer
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Finals
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Awards and Vote of Thanks
6 pm onwards Dinner and Networking

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Additional Information
Competition Timelines

Completion of the Regional National

APAC Round
Online Test Round One Semi-finals & Finals

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Mid Mid End End Mid End Early End
Sep 23 Oct 23 Oct 23 Nov 23 Jan 24 Feb 24 Apr 24 May 24

Registration Deadline Regional Workshops Regional Round Two Pre-APAC Training

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What’s in it for participating colleges and students?

Access to free e-learning modules Rewards for meritorious students Recognition for the institution

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All penultimate and final year students from the
participating colleges will receive free access to
e-learning modules, specially curated to
improve students’ overall employability
Recognition for the college by HSBC,
Coupons for access to online learning
improving its brand in the undergraduate
courses, certificates of merit, and prize money
college ecosystem and among consulting
to the winning team at the APAC competition.
companies looking to hire from campuses.

Networking Opportunities Potential

PracticalHiring Pool
exposure

Students progressing to the National round

Application of theoretical learning in a practical
in Mumbai will get an opportunity to
context, opportunities to network and compete
present their cases to and interact with
with students from other top institutions, and
C-suite executives from India Inc.
travel to Mumbai for the National rounds.

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1/2 | Key Expectations from Colleges

Assigning a SPOC (Team Coach)

● Appoint a SPOC for coordination
between the college and the organisers of
the HIBCP
● The SPOC may be a senior faculty

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Internal Buzz Creation member, a representative from the
placement cell or a member of the
● Stir interest among students and encourage
college administration
participation through the following mediums:-
● The SPOC person will also assume the
○ Word of mouth in classrooms
role of the team coach
○ Email communications
○ Social media marketing
○ Affixing physical flyers to bulletin
boards
● Engage the college’s consulting /other
relevant clubs / societies to create buzz
through the above mediums
College Authorities

Overall Support
● Support the team representing your college,
say by accommodating their exam and lecture
schedules if required
● Enable and empower the Team Coach to
support and ensure safety and morale of the
students throughout all rounds

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2/2 | Key Expectations from Colleges

Team Registrations Sharing necessary documentation

● Invite and track registrations from students
who want to sign up to participate in the HIBCP
● Support students with the team formation
process, ensuring diversity in gender and
academic backgrounds within the teams
● Share with the organisers the consent
forms duly signed by the students and
team coaches
● Provide any student verification details
required by organisers

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● Share other pertinent information with
the organisers to enable smooth running of
Health Workforce the HIBCP

Team Coach Compliance

Coordination & Troubleshooting
● Circulate links to the e-learning module
platform and the online test with the
students
● Offer functional, technical and mentorship
support to the students in accessing the
online platforms and escalate any issues if
required
● Ensure safety of the participating team
during the in-person events of the HIBCP
● Ensure decorum by the team and
adherence to all rules and regulations of
the competition, and instructions of the
organisers

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Next Steps
Register for HIBCP 2023/24

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For any additional queries or support, please write to us at hibcp.registrations@sattva.co.in

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