FBLA Individual or Team Role-Play Events allow competitors the flexibility to compete alone or as part of a team while solving real-world business problems. These events simulate professional scenarios, requiring participants to analyze a case study, develop solutions, and present their recommendations to a panel of judges.
Event Format:
Objective Test (For Some Events) – Some role-play events include a multiple-choice test to assess foundational business knowledge.
Scenario Preparation Time – Competitors receive a business-related case study and have 10–20 minutes to prepare their response.
Presentation Time – Participants deliver a 5–7 minute presentation to judges, explaining their proposed solution.
Q&A Session – Judges ask follow-up questions to test competitors' critical thinking and decision-making abilities.
List of FBLA Individual or Team Role-Play Events:
Banking & Financial Systems
Focuses on financial institutions, banking operations, loans, investments, and risk management.
Competitors analyze a banking or financial scenario and provide solutions for customer interactions, fraud prevention, or financial planning.
Business Management
Covers organizational leadership, operations, strategic planning, and decision-making.
Competitors solve a management-related challenge involving business policies, team leadership, or corporate ethics.
Entrepreneurship
Tests knowledge of startup development, business planning, financial projections, and market strategy.
Competitors develop a solution for entrepreneurial challenges, such as launching a new product or handling business risks.
Hospitality & Event Management
Focuses on event planning, customer service, hotel and restaurant management, and tourism.
Competitors solve a hospitality industry scenario, such as handling customer complaints, planning an event, or improving service operations.
International Business
Covers global trade, business regulations, currency exchange, and cultural considerations in international commerce.
Competitors develop solutions for international business challenges, such as expanding into foreign markets or managing global supply chains.
Introduction to Event Planning (9th & 10th Grade Only)
Introduces younger competitors to event planning, logistics, marketing, and budgeting.
Competitors create and present a plan for a corporate, social, or nonprofit event.
Management Information Systems
Focuses on business technology, cybersecurity, data management, and system analysis.
Competitors analyze IT-related business problems, such as securing company data or upgrading an organization's tech infrastructure.
Marketing
Covers branding, advertising, digital marketing, consumer behavior, and sales strategies.
Competitors develop marketing strategies for product launches, promotional campaigns, or brand positioning.
Network Design
Focuses on IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, wireless networks, and business technology solutions.
Competitors design and present a networking solution for a business, such as improving connectivity, security, or system efficiency.
Sports & Entertainment Management
Covers sports marketing, sponsorships, ticket sales, and event coordination.
Competitors solve a sports or entertainment industry scenario, such as increasing fan engagement or managing sponsorship deals.