Yes, each student can participate in both tracks with the same or a different team. Each student will have to register separately for each track.
No, every student who is interested in the competition and meets the participation criteria is more than welcome!
Participation is completely free of charge. By joining, participants get the opportunity to experience our business simulation, which is the world’s best professional training tool. Top corporates as well as universities pay substantial amounts of money in licences in order to be able to use it and educate their employees and students.
As the organizer we cover all costs of operating the Challenge from communications, marketing, simulation licenses, customer support, IT support, online- & physical events, to just about everything else that goes along with that. We are very proud that we have an all-inclusive free concept accessible to any student in the world. Not only do we offer an incredible learning experience, but also a unique one-week Global Final event for both students and their teachers, and 20,000 in cash prizes!
We feel it is important to point out the expenses that are not covered during this Challenge. We understand there could be potential personal costs involved in joining this Challenge, like travel costs, or even costs of connecting to internet. The responsibility that bares with the participants that join such a free and open event, is to cover such own personal costs. In such a case, where the personal costs are high, the organizing committee is willing to help participants by giving advice and issuing invitation letter that will help with requesting financial support from their institutions.
Go to the registration form! Don’t forget to provide your university email address. You can also read the How-to guide for more detailed instructions. Your registration is complete as soon as you have clicked the activation link, which gets sent to your email. Make sure to only register once. If you have questions or issues, please contact us.
* If you have registered for last’s years TFC Challenge, you can just login using your primary email and password. To reset your password, click the reset password link. If you have registered for any Challenge earlier, you can transfer your account, via the option provided at the registration page.
The reason we ask for two different email addresses is because sometimes for several reasons (our emails get blocked, there is a typing error, etc.) we are unable to reach the participants through the address they provide. Since at the moment the login details for the simulation and important information about the competition are sent via email, it is important that an alternative way of reaching out is available to us. Students are also required to provide a university email for verification purposes.
All 4 members need to register and join the same team. A teacher also needs to register and be selected by one of the team members as the endorsing teacher of the team. All team members and the teachers need to provide a university email address at registration. Additionally, you need to choose a Qualification Period otherwise no logins can be sent by the system. Read the How-to guide for detailed instructions.
A teacher also needs to register and be selected by one of the team members as the endorsing teacher of the team. All team members and the teachers need to provide a university email address at registration.
As soon as your team is complete, and we have verified your endorsing teacher, it will be approved by us. We will send logins at the start of the selected Qualification Period or within 48 hours after approval if the Qualification Period has already started.
The responsibility of each teacher depends on how much the teacher wishes to be involved. The only thing an endorsing teacher really needs to do in order for his team to participate is to register. Then the students will select the teacher from their accounts and the teacher does not need to take any further action.
Essentially, it is up to the teacher to decide how much time they wish to spend and how engaged they wish to be in supporting their students in the competition. All teachers receive login details for the simulation, where they can observe the students' decisions and guide them. We encourage teachers to actively participate in the overall process by stepping into the 'Watch role'.
In order to get a better understanding of the simulation and be able to provide feedback to your students, we regularly organise a webinar. Teachers that join the webinar will have access to a few simple tips, some advice and insights on how to guide their students. This could be of great importance to their students! Students compete against teams that are endorsed by teachers who actively participate in the Challenge every year and are already familiar with the basic strategies and guidelines. We welcome all teachers to discover the possibilities of this powerful tool. The webinar is an easy way to make a difference as an endorsing teacher. Interested in a webinar? Please contact us at info@tfcstudentchallenge.org.
You can reset your password with your primary email here: My Account-Reset Password
Please note:
Global Student Challenge account - you registered to create the account on this website.
Simulation account – You receive the logins at the start of the chosen Qualification Period. This login only provides access to the simulation.
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds.
GLOBAL FINAL TIMELINE
– Arrival: Sunday April 29th
– 1st Day Challenge: Monday April 30th
– Last day Challenge and Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony: Thursday May 3rd
– Departure: Friday May 4th
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The Global Student Challenge is still the same amazing competition, but now Bigger, Better and in a Brand-new outfit! This year for the first time, the two tracks of the Global Student Challenge come together during the Global Final, as teams get to experience both The Fresh Connection and The Cool Connection!
We have now merged our Challenges to fully leverage the global network and exceptional reputation we have built over the past years to realize our mission. We aim to bridge the gap between the educational and corporate Supply Chain world. This means creating a platform for students to learn by experience and kick start their careers, and for companies to tap into talent and gain access to future business leaders.
Starting this year, corporate networking & recruitment will be an integral part of the Global Final week. Going forward the Global Final week will be rooted in 3 pillars: 1) Learning by Experience, 2) Friendships & Cultural exchange, 3) corporate networking & recruitment.
We have transformed an already jam-packed Global Final week into an even more dynamic spectacle. Experience culture, compete against the best in the world, make new friends, connect with some of the biggest corporate names in the business, go on exciting excursions, and so much more!
Our new branding reflects a focus on the Global Student Challenge’s mission to prepare students to step into the corporate world. We look forward to further drive and accelerate the spectacular growth we have experienced these past years with the strong support of all our existing and new competition partners.
The time-zone used for planning all our activities and deadlines is CET/CEST. CET/CEST means Central European (Summer) Time. It is also known as the time-zone of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. To see what time we have in Amsterdam right now check here.
The Challenge has 3 phases: Qualification Phase, Regional Finals and Global Final. Different regions have different timelines for the Qualification Phase and the Regional Finals. The Global Final will be held in April 2018.
For the timeline and deadlines of each region, please visit the dedicated page:
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds.
GLOBAL FINAL TIMELINE
– Arrival: Sunday April 29th
– 1st Day Challenge: Monday April 30th
– Last day Challenge and Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony: Thursday May 3rd
– Departure: Friday May 4th
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds.
GLOBAL FINAL TIMELINE
– Arrival: Sunday April 29th
– 1st Day Challenge: Monday April 30th
– Last day Challenge and Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony: Thursday May 3rd
– Departure: Friday May 4th
Yes, the Qualification Rounds are completely online.
Your team can play the Qualification Rounds during the Qualification Period.
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds. For the timeline and deadlines of each region, please visit the dedicated page:
For the timeline and deadlines of each region, please visit the dedicated page:
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds.
The responsibility of each teacher depends on how much the teacher wishes to be involved. The only thing an endorsing teacher really needs to do in order for his team to participate is to register. Then the students will select the teacher from their accounts and the teacher does not need to take any further action.
Essentially, it is up to the teacher to decide how much time they wish to spend and how engaged they wish to be in supporting their students in the competition. All teachers receive login details for the simulation, where they can observe the students' decisions and guide them. We encourage teachers to actively participate in the overall process by stepping into the 'Watch role'.
In order to get a better understanding of the simulation and be able to provide feedback to your students, we regularly organise a webinar. Teachers that join the webinar will have access to a few simple tips, some advice and insights on how to guide their students. This could be of great importance to their students! Students compete against teams that are endorsed by teachers who actively participate in the Challenge every year and are already familiar with the basic strategies and guidelines. We welcome all teachers to discover the possibilities of this powerful tool. The webinar is an easy way to make a difference as an endorsing teacher. Interested in a webinar? Please contact us at info@tfcstudentchallenge.org.
Login to the simulation by using the ‘ENTER SIMULATION’ option in the menu on our website. Read under “Qualification Rounds” in our How-to guide form more information. Teachers that join our webinar will have a better understanding of the simulation and access to a few simple tips, some advice and insights on how to guide their students. If your teacher is interested in the webinar, they can contact us at info@tfcstudentchallenge.org.
The teams that qualify for the Regional Final will receive an invitation email at the end of the Qualification Phase (after all Qualification Periods have ended). Please check when the Regional Final of your region will take place and make sure to free up your schedule and save the date for that time. (Look under “Timeline” section in FAQ.) You can read the qualification criteria in the question below.
There are 4 Qualification Rounds, the 3rd and 4th round having increased complexity. To qualify for the Regional Final, every team must obtain a positive weighted Return on Investment (ROI) for these two rounds and each student’s profile in The Talent Connection needs to be completed and approved by us.
If your team has completed all 4 Qualification Rounds and your profiles in The Talent Connection have been approved by us, your team will be eligible for a retry in the next Qualification Period upon request. A retry is not a right but we will evaluate if teams deserve to try again because they tried their hardest but didn’t make it by a close margin. You do not have to register again, you only have to contact us.
The Challenge has 3 phases: Qualification Phase, Regional Finals and Global Final. Different regions have different timelines for the Qualification Phase and the Regional Finals. The Global Final will be held in April 2018.
*From the moment you receive login details, you have until the end of the Qualification Period to complete the Qualification Rounds. For the timeline and deadlines of each region, please visit the dedicated page:
GLOBAL FINAL TIMELINE
– Arrival: Sunday April 29th
– 1st Day Challenge: Monday April 30th
– Last day Challenge and Gala Dinner with Award Ceremony: Thursday May 3rd
– Departure: Friday May 4th
We do not cover the accommodation and transportation costs. However, you can contact your university and ask for financial support. We can provide you with an invitation letter to support you upon request. For more information, please look under the FAQ: Registration - “What are the costs of participation?”.
There are 4 Qualification Rounds, the 3rd and 4th round having increased complexity. To qualify for the Regional Final, every team must obtain a positive weighted Return on Investment (ROI) for these two rounds and each student’s profile in The Talent Connection needs to be completed and approved by us.
For Regional Final physical events, the spots might be limited, depending on the venue. In this case a cap will be applied to the number of teams that will get invited.
You are responsible for knowing the timeline of the Challenge’s phases and making sure you are available to participate. If you need to attend a physical event, you should know whether you will need a passport and/or visa to travel to the event and you make sure you have those documents on time. For some countries the visa and passport processes have a long waiting time, from the moment you book an appointment until the moment your documents are created, and you receive them, so please be sure to know how much time you will need for this purpose and book appointments early on.
Furthermore, for the physical events, you will need to bring your own device on which you can play the simulation. Please remember to bring your chargers and a plug adapter to charge your phone and laptop or tablet.
The Global Final is a week full of activities and excitement! This year for the first time, the two tracks of the Global Student Challenge come together, as teams get to experience both The Fresh Connection and The Cool Connection! Unexpected turns of events will make the battle fierce as teams from both tracks are competing for €20,000 in cash prizes and the coveted Global Champion title! However, every year it turns out that the most important souvenir is the once-in-a-lifetime experience and new friendships built over mingle-time, because the competition is both business and pleasure. During the excursion to the highly advanced Harbour of Rotterdam, culture, technology, and corporate innovation all come together!
Accommodation, meals and transportation once at the Global Final are fully taken care of so you can just relax, enjoy the week, and focus on the competition. The flight tickets to the Global Final will be covered for the top team of each of these 3 online Regional Finals: North & South America, Europe & Africa, and Asia Pacific. In all other cases, travel to the Global Final is not covered, but you can contact your university and ask for financial support. We can provide you with invitation letter to support you upon request. For more information, please look under the FAQ: Registration - “What are the costs of participation?”
You need to know whether you will need a passport and/or visa to travel to the Netherlands and make sure you have those documents on time. For some countries the visa and passport processes have a long waiting time, from the moment you book an appointment until the moment your documents are created, and you receive them, so please be sure to know how much time you will need for this purpose and book appointments early on.
The finalists will receive emails with more practical information in due time. You are responsible for knowing the timeline of the Challenge’s phases and making sure you are available to participate.
You can always just register for the Challenge (using the same email address as the one you used in the simulation in the course) and join already the Qualification Rounds.
At the end of the last round of your course, you will receive a message in the simulation, which will inform you what to do:
You can register and join the Qualification Rounds. You can also read the How-to guide for more detailed instructions.
If you join the Qualification Rounds only teams of 4 members are allowed. You will be allowed to keep the team’s existing size, only if your team is invited to join directly a physical Regional Final as a top team from the curriculum.
You can create a completely new team. Talk to other students; there are probably several others eager to join the competition as well. We also try to support students in creating teams. Of course, you can always contact us for help as well!
Nothing to worry about! You can join the Qualification Rounds of the Challenge at any time and start practicing already! You can read the How-to guide for more detailed instructions.
The Talent Connection (TTC) is our talent platform and facilitates students and companies in finding the perfect match for both internship and job opportunities. By participating in the Challenge, students are assessed based on their performance, skills and capabilities, which create a unique profile of each student.
By participating in this Challenge, students get to demonstrate their skills and become part of this unique talent platform!