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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 10-day case competition, Reviving the Recipe, 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
Reviving the Recipe
The case will be released on November 26th, 2024 (12:01 AM ET) and teams must submit their slide deck by December 4th, 2024 (11:59 PM ET). Reviving the Recipe will take place on December 5th (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 10-minute Q&A period. This year we will be awarding $1000+ in monetary prizes!
The deadline to submit your team application is Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 (11:59 PM ET). You will be notified of your application status on Monday, November 25th, 2024.
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
November 26th - December 5th, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 19th, 2024
at 11:59 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 November 26th, 2024, 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 Reviving the Recipe case competition logistics
- An open Q&A period
Link will be provided to those who are registered for the competition.
DATE AND TIME
November 26th, 20246:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details to be provided to attendees on November 26, 2024
Coach’s Corner – Get feedback on your team’s slide deck
We will be hosting Coach’s Corner on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 (30-minute time slots between 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET). We encourage all teams to register by November 29th, 2024, at 6:30 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
December 2nd, 202430-minute time slots between
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details provided to accepted teams on
November 29th, 2024
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!