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DeGroote Case Competition Tryouts

September 18, 2025

Contributed by: Milena Head

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

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