RSM STAR
Case Competition

The RSM STAR Case Competition is a unique opportunity for sixteen teams from top business schools worldwide to compete with each other by presenting their solutions for real-life business cases. Along with boosting their professional skills, participants also receive an incredible opportunity to discover Rotterdam, a multinational industrial center of the Netherlands, and familiarize themselves with the rich Dutch culture.

Past Partners

What is the RSM STAR Case Competition?

The 12th edition of the RSM STAR Case Competition in Rotterdam will take place from April 17th until April 24th, 2026. This year, the RSM STAR’s Case Competition will welcome 16 top-level business teams of four students. During the case competition two real-life business cases are to be solved. The competition will have a format with one 12-hour, and one 24-hour case. In addition, several social activities and multiple academic events will be organized to stimulate cross-cultural interactions.

This year, the RSMCC is organized by the board of the RSM STAR Case Club. For more information on the RSM STAR Case Club visit their website here.

RSMCC 2026: Uniting Ambition

The RSM STAR Case Competition challenges the most talented business students to present their best and most innovative solutions to our Case Partners by uniting ambitious talents coming from 11 different countries.

Click here to find last year’s official rule book. 2026 version is on its way!

Participating teams RSMCC

Participating teams RSMCC 2026

We invite universities from the RSM’s top-ranked network of partner business schools to compete in our Case Competition. Achievements in past case competitions, an outstanding case-solving reputation, and equal geographical dispersion are criteria taken into account when selecting applicants. 

RSMCC 2025 winners

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology achieved first place at RSMCC 2025!

Maastricht University achieved second place at RSMCC 2025!

USC Marshall School of Business achieved third place at RSMCC 2025!

Organizing Committee 2026

Leonardo Maestri - Chairwoman

Frida Blackwod - Marketing

Erik Holzkämper - Treasurer

Anezka Pospichalova - Program Manager

Pauline Häusler - Communication & Buddies

Maxine Nijziel - Incoming Events

John Mark Holst - Commercial

Romain Chardenoux - Commercial

Experiencing RSMCC As A Partner

Pose a strategic challenge faced by your company and benefit from 16 fresh, data-driven solutions from some of the brightest business minds globally!

What To Expect:

Before the competition?

  • Collaborate with RSM’s Case Development Center to shape your challenge into a world-class case.

  • Nominate company representatives to attend as judges and experience the full week.

Over the course of the week

  • Join exclusive networking events and social activities.

  • Host a company visit or presentation to deepen your brand exposure.

  • Benefit from immense promotion across physical and digital channels.

  • Scout top talent from a diverse, international pool of future business leaders.

After the competition

  • Receive all solution materials for internal use and promotion.

  • Explore follow-up discussions based on the strategic insights generated.

  • Continue your partnership with Case Club across future initiatives.

Our former case partners

Our former case partners include:

  • Huhtamaki
  • AuCom Electronics
  • Coca-Cola European Partners
  • Heineken
  • Port of Rotterdam
  • Nike
  • BP – Target Neutral
  • Schiphol Group
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Aon
  • Ecosystem Restoration
  • Boskalis
  • Vebego
  • Lyreco
  • NederlandSchoo
  • Hago Airport Services
  • Brownies&Downies
  • Docubird
  • Fairphone
  • Erasmus University Rotterdam

Getting to Rotterdam

One of our buddies will meet you at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on April 17th and assist you in reaching the train station for your journey to Rotterdam Centraal. Upon your arrival at Rotterdam Centraal, your designated team buddy will greet you and accompany you to the hotel.

This year, the competition hotel is the Novotel Rotterdam Brainpark, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the Erasmus University campus.

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    Room T04-53 (Mandeville)
    Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
    3062PA Rotterdam
    The Netherlands

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