Case teaching at LUSEM

At LUSEM, we develop and adapt the case method to fit and work in different learning situations and objectives. Working with cases calls for a systematic approach. Case competitions offer a unique learning environment akin to intellectual sporting events, fostering growth and progress. At LUSEM, these competitions, organised in collaboration with LundaEkonomerna and partner organisations, provide valuable training opportunities for students, including participation in prestigious international competitions like the John Molson Case Competition.

Case-solving calls for analysis, teamwork and judgment and allows the students to train decision making and solving challenging questions. The students get the opportunity to put all their abilities to use in practice while sharing their knowledge and experience in an exciting and inspiring learning environment.

LUCA – Lund University Case Academy

LUCA – Lund University Case Academy was formed as a network across faculties in 2012 to promote case-based student active learning. 

LUCA was started by a group of teachers from Lund University: the Faculty of Engineering (LTH); School of Economics and Management (LUSEM); and the Faculty of Medicine, who share an interest in case-based methods. These include the Harvard case method, today used at LUSEM and the Faculty of Medicine; project-based learning, used in LTH; and problem-based learning used in the Faculty of Medicine. 

LUCA is interested in widening the participation in the network to more teachers and faculties at Lund University. LUCA has organised, since 2014, a local conference each year, LU Case Day, to share experiences and contribute to the development of teaching and learning practices.