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Doing Business In
Join Djøf’s annual case competition and study trip, if you are up for a fun business challenge abroad with Novonesis and Bain & Company.
What is 'Doing Business In' all about?
Doing Business In is Djøf’s annual case competition, and it is all about a once in lifetime experience to travel to a foreign country, together with other students and representatives from Novonesis and Bain & Company.
For this case competition we will handpick 20 students from Danish universities, who are up for a fun 10 days study trip with an array of unique experiences. As a participant you will get to solve a complex real-life business case for Novonesis – in another country! We change the destination every year. You will be solving the case in groups with students from different disciplines and gain tools and consulting methods provided by Bain & Company.
Throughout the case competition, you will also be exposed to macro-economic tendencies and industries through local company visits as well as see how it is to work abroad. By the end of the competition, all groups must present their results to a jury, consisting of representatives from Djøf, Novonesis and Bain & Company, who will then decide who are going to win.
What you need to know
See the practicalities to join the case competition 'Doing Business In'.
What's in it for me?
When you participate in Doing Business In, you get hands-on experience with solving real-life problems that Novonesis are facing. It’s a great chance for you to convert your studies and theory into practice and get an idea of whether this is an interesting career path for you.
During the competition, you will work closely with potential future employers and gain a valuable network of representatives from international companies that you can lean on later in your career. You will also gain a solid problemsolving toolbox from the Bain & Company.
A case competition is a great thing to put on your resume, and your future employer would be eager to hear, how you have solved a business problem for Novonesis in an international environment.
Besides all the professional benefits, you also get to meet lots of other students across disciplines, explore a foreign country, have fun, and make new friends!
Who can participate?
All university students (Bachelor's and Master's) in Denmark are eligible to apply to participate in this case competition. We are looking for a diverse group of students, who are interested in solving a business case and an interest in the enzyme industry. We welcome all students to apply in which you do not need to have any prior experience with case competitions.
20 lucky students will be selected to participate in the competition, and we are looking to gather a diverse group with different backgrounds, nationalities, and personalities – everyone is welcome!
You need to be a member of Djøf or IDA to participate in the case competition.
If you are not already a member of Djøf or IDA, you need to sign up for a membership first. As a student, you get 12 months Djøf membership for 0 kroner, while being a student, and you get access to all Djøf’s membership benefits, for instance our social and professional events for students, feedback on your job applications and direct access to professional carrier advisors.
Location, dates, fees and how do I apply?
Location
The destination for 'Doing Business In' changes every year, but it is always a place where Novonesis and Bain & Company do business, and where you will gain great knowledge on the current macroeconomic, economic and cultural trends in that country. 'Doing Business In' has taken place all over the world in countries like India, China, USA, Japan and Brazil.
This year, Doing Business In will take place in Brazil where we will be going to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba.
Dates
The trip will take place from April 2 to April 14.
Furthermore, if selected, you have to be available to participate in the preseminar days prior to the trip which will take place on March 19 - 21. These are important to participate in, as it will give you an introduction to each partner, the tools to be applied during the case competition as well as a chance to meet the other participants before the trip.
The preseminars will take place in Copenhagen. Your accommodation and transportation will be covered, if you are not based in Copenhagen.Fees
Djøf, Bain & Company and Novonesis will be financing the majority of the trip, however there will be a personal fee. This year, the personal fee will amount to 6.500 DKK per participant, which will cover fligths, ground transportation, accommodation and cultural activities. Please also be aware that you are responsible for all the necessary vaccines required in Brazil
The application process
When applying for Doing Business In, you will have to enclose the following documents:
- Motivational letter
- Resume
- Grade transcript
Your motivational letter should include why you should join the trip, what you are hoping to gain from joining the trip and how your background can contribute to the casesolving.
How to apply
Applications for Doing Business In is closed, and will open again in autumn 2025.
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On our Instagram you can get a glimpse of the DBI adventure.
If you have any questions about this case competition, you can send an email to: hnn@djoef.dk.
Join the Organizing team in 2025
Your tasks as an organizer
The Organization team will consist of 4 students and the tasks will be distributed equally between you.
The Organization team will be responsible of:
- the study trip from A-Z, which includes sourcing of destination, budget planning, programme planning, stakeholder management, marketing efforts and communication with participants. You will get guidance and support from a Djøf consultant
- developing the case competition with Novonesis and Bain & Company
- selecting the participants
- a smooth execution of the study trip and the case competition
- applying for funds.
Timeline and planning process
For the execution of the DBI study trip in spring 2026, we will have bi-weekly planning and status meetings from August 2025
Working hours will vary, but expect it to be centered around October, November, December, March, and April.
You will of course need to be able to join the 10 days study trip, and you will get all associated costs covered by Djøf.
Criteria for becoming an organizer
We are looking for 4 students who wants to join the study trip and organize everything in collaboration with Djøf, Novonesis and Bain & Company. You can apply to become a part of the Organizing team if:
- your studies relate to international business, foreign affairs, economics or biotech
- you are committed to provide your peers with a unique and fun experience
- you are project-savvy, have the big overview and an eye for detail
- you love team work
- you are eager to learn the power of social media in regard to marketing and community
- you have at least 1 year left of your studies
- you are a member of Djøf
If you are not a member of Djøf, you can easily sign up. As a student you get the 12 first months for free.
How to apply
We are closed for applications and will open again in May 1, 2025.
Do you have any questions?
Should you have any questions about the application process, whether you are eligible to apply to Doing Business In or other, please get in touch with Hong Nhi Nguyen at hnn@djoef.dk.