Overview
DECA is a student club focused on developing business students’ professional and entrepreneurial skills through international conferences and competitions.
Collegiate Deca
Current Activity
Entrepreneurship Challenge
Everyone has a business idea, so why not compete with it? Competition will consist of three consecutive, 5 minute, presentations to three different judges (industry professionals and faculty members) for a chance to win prizes. Competing groups will consist of 1 to 3 students. The Entrepreneurship Challenge will be during the second week of October (Exact days/times TBD). Deadline for entry is Friday, September 9th with a small registration fee per person . Contact deca@colorado.edu for any further details.
Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference (ICDC)
Come with us to compete as a CU Buff at DECA’s International Conference against students from all around the world. Choose a category of competitive events; business plans, financial analysis role-plays, management case studies, or marketing/website design competitions. It’s a fabulous opportunity for networking with industry executives and top managers on the DECA sponsorship board. Possibilities for internships, jobs, and scholarships may follow. This year’s ICDC is in Salt Lake City, Utah from April 21st to the 24th. National and chapter membership required. Contact deca@colorado.edu for any further details.
Meeting dates and times
All meetings are 6-7pm in Koelbel 235 (except Oct. 3rd); food will be at every meeting.
- September- 12th info. Meeting
- September- 19th organizational meeting
- October- 3rd (UNKNOWN TIME AND LOCATION)
- October- 17th guest speaker/industry panel
- November- 7th organizational meeting
- November- 28th guest speaker/industry panel
- December- 5th Last meeting/event
State and National Competitions
National conferences allow students to network with other business students, teachers, and real business leaders from around the globe, giving them the resources to be successful in the world of business.
Through state and national level competitions, members are given the opportunities of internships, scholarships, and possible employment. Examples of competition events are; financial analysis, sports marketing, restaurant and food service management, fashion design, web design, and business plan design.
Why Join?
- Excel in the classroom in areas such as marketing, finance, hospitality, management and entrepreneurship
- Gain a competitive edge in the global job market
- Develop strategic decision making and project management skills
- Network with business and industry experts and nearly 15,000 students and advisors
- Receive awards and recognition through competition and leadership action
Video
Collegiate DECA Club
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Learn more about DECA at the Leeds School of Business in this video.
