Microsoft Challenge: FAQ overview

• How many people comprise a team?
  o Teams are made up of 3-5 people.
• Do all team members need to be Baruch students?
  o Yes, all team members must be part of a graduate program at Baruch.
• What is the deadline to submit the names of my team members?
  o Your team members must be submitted by February 27.
• How do I find other members for my team? How do I find a team to join?
  o It is your responsibility to find members for your team. Come to one of the kickoff sessions on February 25 to meet others who are interested in participating. Clubs are also a good source of team members.
• Can I be on more than one team?
  o No. You can only be part of one team.
• What should I expect in terms of time commitment?
  o The amount of time you put is not this challenge is up to you and your team.
• What is the format of the Challenge?
  o The Microsoft Digital Marketing Challenge at Baruch College provides participants with the opportunity to learn more about careers in digital marketing through a product case study. Throughout the competition, each student team receives training in digital marketing tools and technology and is mentored by digital marketing professionals from Microsoft.
• What is the deliverable?
  o The final deliverable includes a written Marketing proposal and two presentations of 15 minutes followed by 5 minutes of Q& A.
• What are the rules?
  o At least one member from each team must attend one of each of the two search sessions, which are offered at multiple times
  o All team members are required to present in the First and Final Round Presentations
  o All teams must submit a final Marketing Proposal (max. 5 pages + appendices) along with a copy of its presentation
  o Failure to meet the deadlines and requirements will result in the elimination of the entire team
• What does Round One require?
  o Round one requires a 15 minute presentation, plus 5 minute Q and A session, to be delivered on April 18. Final marketing proposals are also due at this time.
• How do I know if my team qualifies for Round Two?
  o If you qualify for round 2, we will notify you by sending a message to the e-mail address, the phone number, or mailing address (if any) listed on your entry within seven days.
• What does Round Two require?
  o Groups that move the round 2 will be required to make a final presentation to the executive panel of judges.
• How do I find out who wins?
  o We will post the names of confirmed winners online after 5/8/2008 at [www.baruch.cuny.eduURL]. This list will remain posted until 6/8/2008.
• What are the prizes?
  o Each member of the winning team will receive an Xbox, a Zune with music download credits, and a networking dinner with the Microsoft team. Microsoft will cover the fee for the winning team to become certified by adExcellence.
  o Runners up will each receive a Zune with music download credits.
• How can my team and I get help?
  o There will be information sessions (see calendar) as well as an on campus advisor Professor Kelly O’Brien
  o You can also email : mdmc-baruch@live.com