3 weeks - 5 workshops - 2 case competitions

CBS Case Academy provides a comprehensive toolbox for solving cases and presenting solutions. Read the details here.

Workshop 1: welcome and problem solving

Welcome! In this workshop, you will be introduced to the Case Academy and to the concepts of case competitions and case-solving. You will also meet the team with whom you will be working during the Case Academy and be introduced to your mentor. You will also be taught how to break down a problem and come up with a solution in a structured way using a hypothesis-driven approach.

The workshop will also introduce methods for structured problem-solving that will be crucial for the rest of the program.

Workshop 2: Powerpoint & Tools

Time to get technical! In this workshop, we will teach you how to quickly and effectively build slides that are easy for the audience to decode.

Workshop 3: Structured Communication

This workshop will cover how to communicate your solution clearly and convincingly. Along the way, you will be walked through the best practice process of how to approach a case and end up with a finalized and well-structured presentation.

workshop 4: presentation techniques

“A good presentation beats a good solution” is a common saying for case competitors. In this workshop, we will focus on how you present a solution well, taking into account both verbal communication, body language, and how to communicate well as a group.

midway case competition

Time for real-life practice!

Your team will solve a 5-hour case for a Danish start-up company. Afterwards, your team will get to present the solution and receive feedback on the presentation. The best teams will also get a chance to present at the Midway Final. This is an ideal opportunity to apply the learnings of the workshops to a real-life business problem.

workshop 5: finance and impact

No solution wins unless it has impact!

This workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of both calculating and communicating financials in a case competition as well as breaking down what environmental impact your solution will drive. Furthermore, it will cover how to address the implementation and risks of your solution.

Final case competition

What you have all been preparing for: The Final Case Competition. Here you get to apply all the techniques and theories in a 15-hour case, and you will present your solutions to a jury of company representatives, experienced McKinsey consultants, and case experts. Nice prizes and eternal fame await the best teams. Will you take home the victory this year?