MBA Case Competition 2026 - IESE Pre-selection
MBA Case Competition 2026 - IESE Pre-selection
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After celebrating the fantastic 30th anniversary of the Roland Berger IESE International MBA Case Competition this spring were excited to continue this long-standing tradition!
As every year we are pleased to invite you to participate in this prestigious global event co-hosted annually by Roland Berger and IESE Business School in Barcelona since 1995. Over the years the competition has united leading MBA programs from Europe Asia and the United States and has grown into one of the most prominent events of its kind.
The event gives first-year MBA students a unique opportunity to solve a real-world business challenge showcase their strategic thinking and present their solutions to a panel of distinguished business leaders. Throughout the competition teams receive guidance and feedback from experienced Roland Berger consultants supporting their analysis and sharpening their presentations.
Beyond the case itself the competition offers participants several chances to network - both with fellow students from leading global MBA programs and with Roland Berger professionals from various international offices. Additionally participants will enjoy the atmosphere of Barcelona one of Europes most vibrant cities with traditional dinners and time set aside for sightseeing with us.
To add to all the excitement there will be a money prize of 4000 for the winning team (1000 per team member) and 1000 for the runner-up team (250 per team member)!
Qualifications :
- Kickoff Session: IESE will hold an information session for you which will take place on Tuesday October 28 from 13:15 to 14:00 CET. You will receive further information from IESE Consulting Club or CDC.
- Assemble Your Dream Team: We invite you to form a diverse team of four (4) first-year MBA students - ideally representing at least three nationalities as well as a variety of languages and genders. Diversity is key!
- Apply Individually: Each team member must apply individually to this job posting by Sunday November 2. Please complete all required fields upload your CV and provide your teams name on the second page of the application (after clicking Next) so we can properly allocate you to your team.
- Submit Team Introduction Videos: Please also submit a brief team introduction via our ONLINE VIDEO TOOL (click to log in) by Sunday November 3. One team member will need to register to access the tool and your team will be asked three questions. Your team will have one minute and unlimited attempts to answer each question.
- Pre-selection Case: The top teams chosen based on the CVs and team videos will be announced by Friday November 7. On Monday November 10 these teams will receive a short Roland Berger case to work on and must submit their solutions by Sunday November 30.
- Presentation Training: After receiving the case the teams will be invited to an exclusive Presentation Training conducted by experienced Roland Berger consultants on IESE Campus on Friday November 14 from 17:15 - 19:30 CET. This should prepare you for the following on-campus presentation.
- Internal Round: On Wednesday December 3 from 17:15 - 20:15 CET the teams will present their case solution in front of a Roland Berger jury during the internal pre-selection round on IESE campus.
- Announcement of the IESE Winning Team: Directly after the on-campus team presentations the jury will select the final team that will represent IESE at the MBA Case Competition in March 2026 in Barcelona and will announce it during the networking reception!
Please mark these important dates in your calendar and dont hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
We very much look forward to receiving your applications!
Additional Information :
Event Schedule (details tbc)
Thursday March 5 2026
- Arrival in Barcelona
- Welcome session case introduction & rules
- Networking & traditional dinner
Friday March 6 2026
- Case work
- Coaching & case expert sessions
- Relaxed joint dinner
Saturday March 7 2026
- Final presentations to jury
- Winner announcement
- Closing networking event
Sunday March 8 2026
- Individual departures
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
