MBS Case Competition

The Information Session will provide you with detailed insights into the competition and the chance to connect with fellow participants. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Gain competition insights: Understand the competition structure, requirements, key dates, and what it takes to succeed.
• Meet your MBSSA representatives and peers: Get to know your student supporters, connect with other participants, and find potential teammates if you haven't formed a team yet.
• Participate in a Q&A session: Have your questions answered by the competition organisers to clarify any details.

Dive into the world of consulting with Crack the Case, a skill building workshop delivered a leading consulting firm. Whether you're new to case competitions or refining your skills, this workshop will equip you with the tools needed to succeed. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Learn consulting fundamentals: Understand the key principles that shape a consultant's strategic approach to business challenges.
• Get started on the Case Brief: Discover practical tips for research, financial analysis, and breaking down the case to create a focused and impactful strategy.
• Gain insider insights: Receive expert advice from consulting professionals to refine your approach and stand out in the competition.

The Q&A Session enables you to dive deeper into the Case Brief, with direct input from both the Case Partner and Case Writer. Taking place at a pivotal point in the competition, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Clarify your questions: Receive answers to your pre-submitted questions, resolve any uncertainties, and gain additional context.
• Deepen your understanding:  Hear from the Case Partner about their business challenge, including key priorities and insights to guide your approach.
• Refine your strategy: Use this session to adjust your solution to ensure it aligns with the Case Partner's expectations.

Learn how to craft compelling slide decks with Storytelling Through Slides during a workshop delivered by 180 Degrees Consulting. This session is designed to support participants preparing for the pre-screening round by building transferable skills in visual communication and storytelling. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Turn insights into impact: Learn how to compress your ideas and structure a clear, persuasive 5-slide deck that effectively addresses the case.
• Design with purpose: Explore key principles of slide design to ensure your message is engaging, consistent, and easy to follow.
• Strengthen your submission: Gain practical skills to translate your team’s analysis into a concise, well-crafted slide deck that meets the pre-screening requirements.

At Pre-Screening stage, your team will submit an overview of your solution to the Case Brief. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Submit your solution: Each team will submit a single document (PowerPoint or PDF) outlining your proposed solution.
• Highlight key ideas: The submission should showcase your core strategies and explain how your approach addresses the Case Brief. (Further guidelines on slide count and content will be provided).
• Undergo judging and selection: Your submission will be reviewed by our panel of judges, with the top 16 teams progressing to the Preliminary Round.

• $3,800 split equally amongst team members
• Up to four places in the Toastmasters Speechcraft Program (valued at $1,000 per student)

• $1,900 split equally amongst team members
• Up to four places in the Toastmasters Speechcraft Program (valued at $1,000 per student)

• $1100 split equally amongst team members
• Up to four places in the Toastmasters Speechcraft Program (valued at $1,000 per student)

• $700 split equally amongst team members
• Up to four places in the Toastmasters Speechcraft Program (valued at $1,000 per student)

Melbourne Plus is the University's flagship co-curricular recognition program. MBS Case Competition participants who progress to the Preliminary Finals will be invited to complete a reflective piece to earn the 'Innovation' Melbourne Plus digital credential to share with your network (e.g. on your resume or LinkedIn profile)

No, you can register individually, and we will assist in forming teams. We encourage you to attend the Team Mixer, where you can meet potential teammates and build a well-rounded team. If you already have a team, you can register together.

If you register as an individual, we strongly recommend that you secure your team shortly after the Case Launch. The Case Launch is when you will receive the case brief and learn about your assigned case, and you will need to begin working on it soon after. You will have multiple opportunities to find teammates, including at the Case Launch itself, through Team Mixer, and on MBS Case Comp Canvas page.

You do not need to submit a new registration. Final confirmation of your team formation takes place during the pre-screening stage, where you will be required to submit the details of all your team members. If you need to update us on your team formation before pre-screening, you may do so by emailing us at mbs-casecomp@unimelb.edu.au. Otherwise, we will rely on the information submitted during pre-screening as the official record of your team.

The competition runs over several weeks, and the time commitment will depend on your team’s approach. On average, participants should expect to dedicate 5–10 hours per week, which includes researching, brainstorming, and preparing presentations. Key deadlines and workshops will be scheduled to guide your progress.