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- Queen's University
- University of Toronto - Scarbrough
- York University
- University of Waterloo
- University of British Columbia
EVENT OVERVIEW
Whether you are beginning to explore management consulting as a career path or currently in the process of recruiting for a firm, case competitions are a fantastic opportunity to develop your collaborative problem-solving skills.
In our 11-day case competition, Leveling up Learning, participants will have the opportunity to (1) learn how to approach a case (2) tackle real-life business challenges and (3) present their recommended strategies to judges from our partnering firms. This unique opportunity will help participants assess their aptitude and enthusiasm for a career in management consulting while also learning from consultant judges!
For questions or concerns about this event, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at info@gmcacanada.com.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Leveling Up Learning
The case will be released on April 7th, 2025 (12:01 AM ET) and teams must submit their slide deck by April 16th, 2025 (11:59 PM ET). Leveling Up Learning will take place on April 17th (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET). The competition will consist of two rounds: a preliminary and final round. Each team will give a 10-minute presentation of their recommended solution to a panel of judges from our partnering consulting firms. Presentations will be followed by an 8-minute Q&A period. This year we will be awarding $1000+ in monetary prizes!
The deadline to submit your team application is Monday, March 31st, 2025 (5:00 PM ET). You will be notified of your application status on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.
Note: If you are currently taking the 2025 GMCA: Business Fundamentals program, please refrain from registering through the public application form and use the course-specific registration link emailed to you.
Eligibility
- Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows that attend a Canadian university
- Teams must be composed of FOUR (4) members
- Maximum of ONE (1) current undergraduate, MBA student, or graduate alumnus, and a maximum of TWO (2) teammates with 2+ years of industry experience per team is allowed.
- Eligible teams are required to apply together.
If you do not have a complete team, you can join our GMCA Members Slack and post in the case competitions channel that you’re looking for team members.
DATE AND TIME
April 7th - 17th, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 31st, 2025
at 5:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details provided to successful
applicants upon registration
Case Competition Fundamentals – Learn how to approach a business case!
If you are new to case competitions or would like to refresh your approach to casing, we will be hosting Case Competition Fundamentals. This event is highly recommended, and exclusive to all participating teams. Join us on April 9th, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET for our information webinar: Case Competition Fundamentals!
This informational webinar will include:
- Case competition prep for Trainees
- An overview of Leveling Up Learning case competition logistics
- An open Q&A period
Link will be provided to those who are registered for the competition.
DATE AND TIME
April 9th, 20256:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details will be provided to attendees upon registration
Coach’s Corner – Get feedback on your team’s slide deck
We will be hosting Coach’s Corner on Monday, April 14th, 2025 (30-minute time slots between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET). We encourage all teams to register by April 11th, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET to receive feedback on their presentation outline and ask any outstanding questions. Accepted teams will receive a link to sign-up on a first-come first-serve basis.
DATE AND TIME
April 14th, 202530-minute time slots between
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details provided to accepted teams on
April 12th, 2025
We invited the 2019 Case Competition Finalists to join us for a conversation about their experiences doing a case competition for the first time. Here is Part 1 and Part 2 of what they had to say!