DeGroote Case Competition Tryouts
September 18, 2025
Contributed by: Milena Head
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Case competitions are an incredible opportunity to apply your classroom learning to real-world business challenges, sharpening your problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills under pressure. They foster creativity, confidence, and resilience, while also building strong networks and lifelong friendships through a shared, high-energy experience.
Tryout details:
- Tryouts to determine the two home teams will take place on Saturday October 4 at the RJC.
- This will involve a 3-hour long case.
- If you want to participate in the tryouts, form a team of 4 team members and email Dr. Milena Head at headm@mcmaster.ca.
- The deadline for tryout submissions is Monday September 29 at 5 p.m.
DeGroote Case Competition details:
- From November 21 to 23, DeGroote will be hosting the DeGroote Case Competition, where teams from across the country will compete in three case formats:
- a 10-day long case
- a 6-hour long case
- a 3-hour case.
- Two home teams will be representing DeGroote at this competition.
- This is an opportunity for first year and Accelerated MBA students only.
- Click here for more information
- If you have any questions, just reach out to Dr. Head via email