5 UMN Student Teams Advance to The Preliminary Round of The 2025 International Business Case Competition

Opening of IBCC 2025 by Ika. (Doc. UMN)

Tangerang, (13/10/2025) – 16 students from Universitas Multimedia Nusantara (UMN) have just advanced to the preliminary round of the International Business Case Competition (IBCC) 2025. These five teams will advance to the semifinal round on Wednesday (29/10/2025). The IBCC 2025 is a collaborative effort organized by UMN in partnership with Southern Luzon State University in the Philippines and Tra Vinh University in Vietnam.

The International Business Case Competition (IBCC) 2025 is an event organized by UMN students in collaboration with two universities in the Philippines and Vietnam. In addition to realizing international cooperation, this competition aims to continue to hone students’ skills in line with current global developments.

“Of course, I am proud of all the students who participated in this competition. This international competition is organized by three countries: Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. IBCC is not just a competition but also a way for you to collaborate and build relationships in the future,” Dr. Ika Yanuarti, S.E., M.S.F, CSA., Vice Rector for Student Affairs, said.

Ika also explained that IBCC 2025 is the first competition of its kind, and she expressed her pride that UMN has been given the opportunity to host the IBCC grand final in November. For Ika, this event is a positive step toward strengthening relations between universities and countries.

“IBCC has various aspects of focus, not only business competition but also Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability, especially in the aspects of People, Planet, Profit in business. It is hoped that it can produce results that impact the economy and society,” Ika concluded.

The 5 student teams that passed the preliminary round and will advance to the IBCC 2025 semifinals are as follows:

1. Entreprenerds

Coach: Jeffrey Bastanta Pelawi, S.T., MBA.

Team:

• Audrey Christabelle Hakim (Computer Science)
• Descellia Ng (Computer Science)
• Dustin Antonio (Management)
• Rafael Natanael (Computer Science)

2. Team AVN

Coach: Ananto Prabowo, S.E., M.Com

Team:

• Niki Effendi (Accounting)
• Axell Valentino Sasmita (Accounting)
• Vania Gita Gunawan (Accounting)

3. Regent Strategy

Coach: Harsono Yoewono, S.E., M.Ak.

Team:

• Kefas Miquel Siwateholi Zebua (Accounting)
• Samuel Wiratama (Accounting)
• Jennifer Claudia Angelique (Accounting)

4. Fihh

Coach: Bobby Arinto, S.E., M.M.

Team:

• Muhammad D. Zidane (Computer Engineering)
• Valentino Arvin (Informatics)
• Sandya Pradayan (Computer Science)

5. Gain Capital

Coach: Dr. Ika Yanuarti, S.E., M.S.F, CSA.

Team:

• Ferdian Jonathan (Management)
• Willy Wugana Tansil (Management)
• Jason Emmanuel (Management)

By Rachel Tiffany | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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