CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026
To All UG Students,
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) are calling for applications for the CGMA Global Business Challenge (GBC) 2026.
CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026 is an international business competition designed to bring out the best in the young business leaders of tomorrow. The competition adopts the actual case scenario under the CIMA professional qualification.
Interested students should register in a team of four via the online formby March 22, 2026, and submit the analysis reports of specific case within a given time.
For more details, please refer to the below eDM from the organiser.
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[Message from CIMA]
Dear students,
We are delighted to let you know that we are organising the CGMA Global Business Challenge (GBC) 2026 this year and please see below the GBC details for your reference.
CGMA Global Business Challenge 2026
It is an international business competition designed to bring out the best in the young business leaders of tomorrow. This is a great opportunity for students around the world to showcase their talent in business management. This year's competition embraces the power of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance your problem-solving capability.
The participants are required to register in a team of four, submit the analysis reports of specific case within a given time. The competition adopts the actual case scenario under the CIMA professional qualification. By focusing on the capabilities of solving practical problems with business knowledge, it reflects the combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
GBC 2026 is more than just a competition! This year we're adding fun and connections:
- Pickleball Fun Day
- Opportunities to meet peers and industry mentors
- Exclusive events and social gatherings
- Great prizes and recognition
- and more...
GBC Rules & Guideline: | Download here. |
Registration & deadline: | Please complete the online form for registration on or before 22 March 2026 (There is no limit for numbers of participating team from each school.) |
GBC Introduction Session: | If you want to know more about GBC 2026, please join our introduction session - Online Registration Form |
Case Study materials and Questions: | It will be sent to all registered teams on or before 19 March 2026 |
Enquires: | If you have any questions about GBC, please do not hesitate to contact us at hongkong@aicpa-cima.com |
Please feel free to contact us at hongkong@aicpa-cima.com or +852 2511-2003 if you have any enquiry.
Thank you.
Yours Faithfully,
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
T: +852 2511 2003
Suite 3214-15, 32/F, Tower Two, Times Square,
1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Contact the Global Engagement Center
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Disclaimer:
- Please note that student participants of this Challenge will be responsible for their own safety while outside Hong Kong (for winners who will participate in the North Asia Final in Guangzhou, China) and should arrange sufficient insurance coverage for the trip(s). Students shall bear the consequences of their decisions for the trip(s).
- Students are responsible for all trip-related expenses. The Faculty will not be liable for any expenses and costs incurred in this Challenge plus the trip(s).
- The data collected is solely administered by the organiser. The Faculty shall not be held liable in the case that disputes, loss, or any other situations arise.