The Moot Corp Competition : Catalyst for Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Activity

The MOOT CORP Program, developed in 1984 at theMcCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, is describedin detail. Dubbed "The Mother of All Business-Plan Competitions" bySuccess magazine in 1997, the program invites MBA students to formulate,research, and develop a detailed business plan for a venture, which they thenpresent to a panel of experienced business judges. MOOT CORP studentslearn to analyze business opportunities, manage scarce resources, work withteams, and hone their presentation skills. The MOOT CORP Program represents a model of entrepreneurship education thatoffers students both a theoretical foundation and hands-on experience.(SAA)