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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 virtual 10-day beginner case competition, The Billion-Dollar Playbook, participants will work in teams to tackle real-life business challenges and present their solutions 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 judges who have successfully transitioned into the industry.
For questions or concerns about this event, please do not hesitate to e-mail us at info@gmcacanada.com.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
The Billion-Dollar Playbook
The case will be released on December 2nd, 2025 (12:01 AM ET) and teams must submit their slide deck by December 10th, 2025 (11:59 PM ET). The Billion-Dollar Playbook will take place on December 11th (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 8-minute Q&A period. This year we will be awarding $1000+ in monetary prizes!
The deadline to submit your team application is Monday, November 25th, 2025 (11:59 PM ET). You will be notified of your application status on Monday, December 1st, 2025, at 8:00 am.
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 General channel that you’re looking for team members.
DATE AND TIME
December 2nd - 11th, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 25th, 2025
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 December 2nd, 2025 for our information webinar: Case Competition Fundamentals – The Billion-Dollar Playbook!
This informational webinar will include:
- Case competition prep for Trainees
- An overview of The Billion-Dollar Playbook case competition logistics
- An open Q&A period
Link will be provided to those who are registered for the competition
DATE AND TIME
December 2nd, 20256:30 PM - 8:00 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details provided to attendees on December 1st, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Coach’s Corner – Get feedback on your team’s slide deck
We will be hosting Coach’s Corner on Monday, December 8th, (30-minute timeslots between 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM ET). We encourage all teams to register by December 4th, 2025, 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-served basis.
DATE AND TIME
December 8th, 202530-minute time slots between
6:00 PM - 8:45 PM ET
6:00 PM - 8:45 PM ET
VIRTUAL VENUE
Details provided to accepted teams on
December 5th, 2025, at 11:59 PM
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!