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International Business Plan (IBP) DECA Practice
Participants develop a comprehensive business plan for an entrepreneurial venture that has an international focus. The business plan must describe an innovative international business concept or venture. Practice IBP roleplays in the official DECA format and get scored the way a judge scores you — on the performance indicators that actually decide the event.
IBP competition format
Prep time
30 minutes
Presentation
Up to 15 minutes
PIs scored
5 per case
PI pool
233 indicators
Entrepreneur presenting international business plan
International venture capital panel
Sample IBP roleplay scenarios
Real examples of the case prompts Case Ace generates for International Business Plan. Every session produces a new one, so you never rehearse the same case twice.
Develop an international business plan for exporting agricultural products to Asian markets
Create a business plan for an e-commerce platform serving multiple countries
Design an international consulting service for emerging markets
Plan a global technology startup with operations in three continents
Develop a cross-border supply chain business serving international clients
What IBP tests you on
The instructional areas International Business Plan draws from most heavily, by number of official performance indicators.
Example IBP performance indicators
CO:054Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written materialCommunication SkillsCO:055Extract relevant information from written materialsCommunication SkillsEI:001Describe the nature of emotional intelligenceEmotional IntelligenceEI:016Explain the concept of self-esteemEmotional IntelligenceEC:002Distinguish between economic goods and servicesEconomicsEC:003Explain the concept of economic resourcesEconomicsBL:163Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulationsBusiness LawBL:067Discuss the nature of law and sources of law in the United StatesBusiness LawCR:003Explain the nature of positive customer relationsCustomer RelationsCR:004Demonstrate a customer service mindsetCustomer RelationsNF:001Describe the nature of business recordsInformation ManagementNF:013Describe current business trendsInformation ManagementHow to place in IBP
Demonstrate understanding of international trade regulations and customs
Include thorough analysis of target international markets
Address currency exchange and international payment considerations
Show awareness of cultural differences in business practices
Provide detailed financial projections in appropriate currencies
Include strategies for managing international logistics and operations
Address legal and regulatory requirements for international business
IBP frequently asked questions
What is the International Business Plan (IBP) event in DECA?
Participants develop a comprehensive business plan for an entrepreneurial venture that has an international focus. The business plan must describe an innovative international business concept or venture. It sits in the Entrepreneurship career cluster and is scored on 5 performance indicators drawn from a pool of 233 official PIs.
How long is the IBP roleplay?
Competitors get 30 minutes to prepare and up to 15 minutes to present to the judge. Entrepreneur presenting international business plan
What performance indicators are on the IBP exam and roleplay?
IBP draws most heavily from Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Economics, Business Law. Case Ace includes every one of the 233 performance indicators tied to this event as free flashcards with AI explanations.
How do I practice IBP roleplays before competition?
Generate an unlimited number of IBP practice cases in the official DECA format, present them out loud, and get judge-style AI feedback scored against the same performance indicators a real judge uses. It is free to start.
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