About
SCMC: Founded at UBC Sauder in 2025, the Sauder Capital Markets Challenge (SCMC) is a student-run, CUS-funded finance case competition designed to immerse students in the world of corporate deal strategy and execution. SCMC was created to bridge the gap between classroom concepts and real-world capital markets challenges. Through rigorous, professionally crafted cases and exclusive networking opportunities, the competition offers students the chance to sharpen their analytical skills, pitch strategic recommendations, and connect with finance professionals from around the world. Today, SCMC stands as a dynamic platform for students to explore careers in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance, while building a collaborative community of ambitious, like-minded peers.
Grand Prize: The SCMC Grand Prize is $10,000 CAD, awarded to the top-performing team.
Registration Deadline: December 15th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
PST Case Released: October 28th at 11:59 p.m.
PST Registration Link: https://www.showpass.com/sauder-capital-markets-challenge-2026/
Sign-Up Details: Each team must have one member register and purchase on behalf of the team. Relevant details (e.g., contact information, university name, program) must be entered during the sign-up process. Please include accurate email addresses, as SCMC will communicate all case materials, updates, and deliverables via email. Each team must provide information for at least two members during registration. Additional members (up to four total) can be added later by contacting scmc@cus.ca with the new team member’s full name, email, and university details.
Team Formation: Teams must consist of 2–4 students. Teams may include a combination of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Team members do not need to attend the same university. Should you register with fewer than 4 members today, you will be required to add them later by contacting scmc@cus.ca . Teams are encouraged to build diverse skill sets, including finance, strategy, and presentation backgrounds.
Deliverables: Buy-side investment presentation, including a pitch deck and financial model.
Case Release: October 28th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
PST Submission Deadline: December 15th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Open to all registered teams.
Deliverable: Sell-side presentation with updated pitch deck and model.
Format: 2-day in-person event in Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada Audience: Presentations to premier industry professionals and judges.
Venue
Sauder School of Business & Mariott Pinnacle Hotel
Vancouver, Canada
Eligibility: Selected top teams from the first round. Case details will be released at the event. Additional Questions?: Reach out to scmc@cus.ca