Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to enter a team?

Yes. Make sure you enter before the deadline (Monday 12th March: 5pm)!

Who can enter a team?

Anybody can. The only requirement is that you are a current Leeds University student (undergraduate or postgraduate). If you are entering a team, all your team members must also be Leeds University students.

Is a business degree or busienss expereince required?

Not at all. No prior knowledge of business is expected.

What are the chances of actually taking part?

Better than you think! And you've got nothing to lose by registering for free. So what are you waiting for? Enter now!

I'm a bit unsure of entering on my own, what sort of people will take part in the event?

Anyone. There is no expectation of participants having done business before - the five guys who won the competiton in 2009 studied Classics, English, Philosophy, Contemporary Art and Politics!

I have lectures on that day, can I still take part?

Yes you can, we accept that participants may have to leave the challenges for an hour or two each day to attend lectures. If you plan on missing lectures to attend we ask that you notify your tutors beforehand. However, please do not enter if you have a heavy schedule and do not think you will be able to attend the challenges for the majority of both days, we need participants to be as committed to the event as possible.

Can I register as an individual?

Yes. You will be grouped with other individuals to form a complete team.

Is there an entry deadline?

Yes. All entries must be submitted by Monday 12th March 5pm.

Who is organising this?

The BIG Business Challenge is organised by Leeds University Enterprise Society. A fairly new society to the University, we aim to build a strong network of students interested in enterprise and entrepreneurship at Leeds. Anyone is welcome to come along! Find out more here.

Is there a dress code?

Details of dress code will be given out to participating teams before each day.

Can I enter as a team or an individual just for one day?

No, unfortunately not. Teams must be consistent over the two days so we need all entrants to be able to commit to both days.

Has this sort of event taken place at Leeds University before?

The basis for The BIG Business challenge was an event called the Leeds Enterprise Varisty 2008. This competition had a very similar format to the current one but was jointly organised and run by Leeds University and Leeds Metropolitan University. This year the event is entirely hosted by Leeds University Enterprise Society within Leeds University.

Will it affect my odds of participating if I enter as a team or an individual?

No not at all. There are spaces set aside for full teams and individually-comprised teams so it will make no difference to your odds entering as one or the other.

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