FBLA Collegiate Competitive Events

 FBLA Collegiate competitive events celebrate and reward excellence across a wide range of business and career-related disciplines. Competitive events equip members for successful careers by offering a platform to engage classroom knowledge in real-world, simulated environments. 

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2024-25 Guidelines, Rating Sheets, & Resources

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Event Category
Event Type
Career Cluster
NACE Competency
Accounting Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Accounting Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Accounting Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of accounting.

Business Communication (Collegiate)
Production Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Business Communication (Collegiate)
Production Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Business Communication provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in communication. This competitive event consists of a production test.

Business Ethics
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Business Ethics
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

Business Ethics recognizes members who demonstrate the ability to present solutions to ethical situations encountered in the business world and the workplace. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.

Business Presentation
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Business Presentation
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

Business Presentation provides members with the opportunity to showcase their skills in using a presentation software program as an aid in delivering a business presentation. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.

Community Service Project
Chapter Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Community Service Project
Chapter Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

Community Service Project provides chapter members with the opportunity to showcase their community service projects within their school and/or community. The project must be in the interest of the community and designed for chapter participation. This competitive event consists of a pre-judge and presentation component.

Computer Applications
Production Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Computer Applications
Production Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Computer Applications provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in different applications in computing. This competitive event consists of an objective test and production test. It aims to inspire members to learn about the effective application of the computer to facilitate handling of business information.

Cybersecurity
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Cybersecurity
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Cybersecurity provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge about defending and attacking viruses, spam, and spyware. This competitive event consists of an objective test. This event aims to inspire members to learn about cybersecurity.

Emerging Business Issues
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Emerging Business Issues
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

Emerging Business Issues recognizes members who demonstrate the ability to present both affirmative and negative arguments to a topic and present recommendations. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.

Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition
Presentation Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition recognizes members who demonstrate the ability to present the case for an innovative product or service. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.

Finance Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Finance Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Finance Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of finance such as financial management, financial institutions, financial services, investments, etc.

Foundations of Accounting
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Accounting
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Accounting provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around introductory competencies in accounting. This competitive event consists of an objective test. It aims to inspire members to learn about accounting.

Foundations of Communication
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Communication
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Communication provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around introductory competencies in business communication. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Computer Science
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Computer Science
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Computer Science provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around introductory competencies in computer science and programming. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Economics
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Economics
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Economics provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in economics. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Entrepreneurship provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in entrepreneurship. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Finance
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Finance
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Finance provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in finance. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Hospitality Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Hospitality Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Hospitality Management provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in hospitality and tourism. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Management provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in management. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Marketing
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Marketing
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Marketing provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in marketing. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Selling
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Selling
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Selling provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in sales. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Foundations of Technology
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Foundations of Technology
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Foundations of Technology provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in technology. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Future Business Executive
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Future Business Executive
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Future Business Executive is the premier competitive event where outstanding FBLA members who have demonstrated leadership qualities, participation in FBLA, and evidence of knowledge and skills essential for successful careers in business are recognized. This competitive event consists of pre-judged materials, objective test, and presentation (interview) components.

Future Business Facilitator
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Future Business Facilitator
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Future Business Facilitator provides competitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the training world, either through training in the business environment or a more traditional business education field. This competitive event consists of a pre-judge and presentation components.

Hospitality Management Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Hospitality Management Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Hospitality Management Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of hospitality management such as financial management, operations, human resources, customer expectations, legal, environmental issues, etc.

Impromptu Speaking
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Impromptu Speaking
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Impromptu Speaking provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills around preparing and delivering a speech extemporaneously. This competitive event consists of a speech, with the topic being given on site.

International Business
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
International Business
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

The global economy is a complex; continually flowing and constantly changing network of information, goods, services, and culture. International Business offers members a chance to dive into these concepts. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Job Interview
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Job Interview
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Job Interview is a competitive event demonstrating a member’s creation of job materials and interviewing techniques. This competitive event consists of pre-judged materials and presentation (interview) components.

Management Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Management Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Management Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of management such as financial management, decision making, business law, sustainability, human resource management, organizational behavior, business development and planning, etc.

Marketing, Sales, & Communication Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Marketing, Sales, & Communication Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Marketing, Sales, & Communication Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of marketing, sales and communication such as customer service, social media, marketing campaigns, marketing analysis, selling techniques, etc.

Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Organizational Behavior & Leadership provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in organizational strategy, corporate culture, problem solving skills and leadership traits and characteristics. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Parliamentary Procedure
Objective Tests (Team)
Collegiate
Parliamentary Procedure
Objective Tests (Team)
Collegiate

Parliamentary Procedure provides collegiate members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in parliamentary procedure. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Project Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Project Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Project Management provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in project management. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Public Speaking
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate
Public Speaking
Presentation Events (Individual)
Collegiate

Public Speaking provides members with the opportunity to develop and present a speech on a topic. This competitive event consists of a presentation/speech component.

Retail Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Retail Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Retail Management provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in retail management. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

Sports Management & Marketing
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Sports Management & Marketing
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Sports Management & Marketing provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies in sports management and marketing. This competitive event consists of an objective test.

State of Chapter Presentation
Chapter Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
State of Chapter Presentation
Chapter Events (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

State of Chapter Presentation provides chapter members with the opportunity to share their chapter’s Program of Work and activities for the year. This competitive event consists of a presentation component.

Supply Chain Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate
Supply Chain Management
Objective Tests (Individual)
Collegiate

Supply Chain Management provides members with the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge around competencies supply chain management. This competitive event consists of an objective test. It aims to inspire members to learn about the management of the flow of goods, data, and finances related to a product or service.

Technology & Computer Science Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate
Technology & Computer Science Case Competition
Case Competition (Individual or Team)
Collegiate

The Technology & Computer Science Case Competition provides members with the opportunity to review a case study and present their findings to a panel of judges. The case study will incorporate many aspects of technology and computer science such as cyber security, help desk, information management, networking and programming concepts, network design, website design, etc.

Resources

2024-25 Competitive Events Changes
Resources
Collegiate
2024-25 Competitive Events NACE Competency Crosswalk
Resources
Collegiate
2024-25 Competitive Events Policy & Procedures Manual
Resources
Collegiate, High School, Middle School
2024-25 Production Test Reference Guide
Resources
Collegiate, High School, Middle School
All Guidelines with Rating Sheets
Resources
Collegiate
All Rating Sheets
Resources
Collegiate
Career Cluster Alignments – Collegiate
Resources
Collegiate
Competitive Event Descriptions
Resources
Collegiate
Competitive Event Topics
Resources
Collegiate
Competitive Events At-a-Glance (8.5 x 11″)
Resources
Collegiate
Competitive Events At-a-Glance (Poster)
Resources
Collegiate
FBLA Dress Code
Resources
Collegiate, High School, Middle School
Preparation Resources
Resources
Collegiate