Case competitions and judging
LUSEM case competition training activities for students have both general and more specialised formats and content. Above all, the student gets a solid grounding in case-solving in a class format. Every autumn an open seminar about competing with cases is arranged for all LUSEM students, preparing them to excel in different case competition formats, both nationally and internationally.
LUSEM Case competition – annually
Every year LUSEM organises a case competition, nine teams are selected to participate. Usually the first case is a traditional Harvard Case, where the participants do not have access to internet. Each team have 3 hours of preparation and then 15 minutes of presentation in front of the judges. Three teams are then qualified for the finals and this case is usually a live case, where the participants have access to internet during preparations. The cases are then presented live in front of the judges and an audience.
The unique cases are on current topics, with a certain focus on the management of communication, brands and reputation issues. The solution of the cases call for a broad management perspective.
LUSEM Case Competition 2025 results
International competitions
Molson
The John Molson MBA International Case Competition is a prestigious business case competition with teams from around the world, the world’s largest of its kind. During six days in January, 30 teams of highly skilled MBA students, gather in Montreal, Canada.
LUSEM wins the 2026 John Molson MBA International Case Competition
Nordic Case Challenge
6 Nordic universities launched the first Nordic Case Challenge in 2022. in the Nordic Case Challenge there will first be a qualifying case, which will be solved locally at the invited business school. The most adept teams from this round will earn the privilege of representing their schools at the grand finale. Nordic Case Challenge is aimed at bachelor students.
Judging
Case competitions rely on dedicated judges who generously share their expertise and knowledge. The judges play a significant role in evaluating the students' performances. As a judge, you have the chance to engage with enthusiastic students and fellow industry professionals, strengthening the bridge between academia and real-world business.
Serving as a judge at case competitions and training events enhances the symbiotic relationship between academia and society. Judges are typically professionals with diverse backgrounds, including senior managers, consultants, and seasoned advisors, all contributing to the development and success of future business leaders.
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