Case Interviews and Competitions: Case Overview

Definition of a Case Study: A Case Study is created using a research method that is in-depth and detailed to examine an issue or problem and its related contextual conditions.

Being familiar with case studies will help you prepare for case competitions and also for company interviews.  While the case competition presentation will be brief compared to one done for a job interview, understanding the elements will strengthen your solution.

• Brinkmeyer, A., & Zhu, S. (2019). IMA Student Case Competition: Advice for Competitors.  Strategic Finance, 101(2), 67-68.
• Poets and Quants. (2019). Six Strategies for Winning Case Competitions.
• Library Database = Vault. Simply type case interview in the webpage search box.   Suggestion: review sections of the Vault Guide to the Case Interview.

You may need to do other research on industries, companies or products/services. If so see other Walker Library Business Research Guides or ask a librarian for help.