Competitive Events Categories

Competitive Events allow students to put their experience, skills and knowledge to the test while representing our college.

Official DECA events dates: http://www.deca.org/events/

20 Events - Students May Compete In

Collegiate DECA programs and competitions are clustered around six (6) academic areas. I'm sure you'll find one to match your field of study… Arts, Communications & Technology, Business Management & Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Accounting, Hospitality & Tourism, Marketing & Sales.

Business Simulations

Accounting
Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Corporate Finance
Hotel and Lodging
Restaurant & Food Service Mgmt
Retail Management
Travel & Tourism

Case Studies

Business Ethics
Business-to-Business Marketing
Human Resource Management
International Marketing
Marketing Management
Sales Management Meeting
Sports & Entertainment Marketing

Prepared Business Presentations

Advertising Campaign
Business Law
Entrepreneurship
Financial Statement Analysis
Professional Sales
Web Site Design

Check out the link below for more detailed information—we're sure you'll find an event to match your field of study. Remember, some events allow you to team up with other students and compete as a team.

Official Collegiate DECA competitive events web page: http://www.deca.org/competitions/3/

2012–2013 Changes

Confirmed new category: Entrepreneurship-Growing your Business
At least one participant must currently own and operate their own business
Confirmed new category: Business Research Event
A research topic will be identified annually and participants will partner with a local business to conduct the research study and develop strategies to improve business operations
Confirmed new category: Banking Financial Services
Business Simulation
Participants will take the Finance Exam
Confirmed new category: Project Management
Prepared Business Presentation
Considering adding "emerging technologies" (i.e., mobile applications)--to Web Site Design
Considering adding two new events, Event Planning and Insurance

Contact: Shane Thomas
Director of Competitive Events
shane_thomas@deca.org
703-860-5000 x 222