The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) School of Business has once again demonstrated its academic prowess by clinching the South-West Zonal Championship of the prestigious Tertiary Business Sense Challenge (TBSC) Version 6.0. In a fiercely contested final, UEW outshone the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT), solidifying their status as the current South-West Zone and National Champions.
Thrilling Round-by-Round Recap
The journey to victory was no easy feat, with each round of the competition testing the participants' business acumen, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making.
- End of Round 1:
- UCC: 10 points
- UEW: 14 points
- NSBT: 3 points
UEW set the pace early, leading the first round with 14 points, while UCC trailed closely with 10 points. NSBT struggled to find its footing, ending the round with just 3 points.
- End of Round 2:
- UCC: 12 points
- UEW: 12 points
- NSBT: 0 points
The second round saw a neck-and-neck battle between UEW and UCC, both scoring 12 points, while NSBT unfortunately couldn't add to their score, remaining at 0 points.
- End of Round 3: Problem of the Day
- UCC: 4 points
- UEW: 7 points
- NSBT: 1.5 points
In the third round, which featured the challenging "Problem of the Day," UEW edged ahead with 7 points, surpassing UCC's 4 points. NSBT managed to score 1.5 points, showing signs of improvement.
- End of Round 4a:
- UCC: 15 points
- UEW: 17 points
- NSBT: 10 points
As the competition heated up, UEW maintained its lead with 17 points, closely followed by UCC with 15 points. NSBT made a remarkable comeback in this round, securing 10 points.
- End of Round 4b:
- UCC: 9 points
- UEW: 8 points
- NSBT: 5 points
UCC managed to narrow the gap in Round 4b by scoring 9 points, while UEW added 8 points to their tally. NSBT continued to fight valiantly, earning 5 points.
The Final Showdown
With just one round left, the stakes were higher than ever. Both UCC and UEW knew that every point mattered, but it was the UEW School of Business that ultimately emerged victorious.
- Final Scores:
- UCC: 50 points
- UEW: 65 points
- NSBT: 19.5 points
The final round saw UEW pulling ahead to secure a commanding victory with a total of 65 points, leaving UCC with 50 points and NSBT with 19.5 points. This triumph not only crowned UEW as the South-West Zonal Champions but also reaffirmed their dominance in the national business competition landscape.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and intellectual rigor of the students and faculty at the UEW School of Business. Their victory in the South-West Zonal Championship is a source of immense pride for the university community and serves as a reminder of the quality of education and mentorship provided at UEW.
Congratulations to the University of Education, Winneba School of Business on this outstanding accomplishment! The journey to the National Championship is now set, and all eyes will be on UEW as they aim to defend their title and continue their legacy of excellence.