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Applications Closed
Consulting Case Competition
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Applications for the 2025 Consulting Case Competition are now CLOSED. We welcome all to join us at the networking event. Details below!
Competition Overview
During this three-day event we hope to bring together students and professionals from a range of multidisciplinary backgrounds to focus their efforts on analysing a fictitious consulting case.
The schedule consists of a Workshop Day, Mentorship Day and Competition Day spread over one week in November. During this time, competitors will learn the necessary skills required to analyse a case, discuss the process of producing a consulting proposal, and finally pitch their findings to a panel of judges for the chance to win up to £600.
The Problem
Daraga Inc. is a large fictional pharmaceutical company searching for advice on the acquisition of a range of biotechnology SMEs, as it looks to expand its portfolio. There are five potential biotech companies on offer. Could you help?
Why get involved?
The healthcare industry is constantly presented with unique challenges, which are overcome by professionals who have competencies in commercial awareness, critical thinking and team work. This competition offers students a chance to develop skills in all of these areas.
In addition, there will be opportunities to network throughout the competition and you might just get the right contact for your next job in consulting or pharmaceutical industry! Below, you will find links to documents providing details about the competition format and how to apply.
If you are interested in consulting, this is your chance to hone your skills!
Key Competition Dates
Friday 7th November (midnight):
Application deadline
Friday 14th November:
Notification to the Finalists
Tuesday 18th November:
Workshop 1 - Learn about the case and consulting (online)
(5 - 7:30pm)
Thursday 20th November:
Workshop 2 - Mentor meeting and networking session (online)
(5 - 7:30pm)
Tuesday 25th November:
Competition Day (in person)
Application and Prizes
Three cash prizes await our top three winners:
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1st place - £600
2nd place - £300
3rd place - £100
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Find all the details, including guidelines, schedule, and FAQs, in the information pack below.
Upcoming Networking event - ‘Careers In Consulting’
📅 Tuesday 25th November
📍Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Lecture Hall & Foyer
PART 1: COMPETITION FINALISTS ONLY:
15:00 –15:10:
Introduction Short introduction to the session and format of the evening
15:10 –16:10
Team presentations (Block 1) The first block of groups will present their proposals (4 x 10 minute presentations with 5 mins for questions)
16:10 – 16:30
Refreshment Break (food provided)
16:30 –17:30
Team presentations (Block 2) The first block of groups will present their proposals (4 x 10 minute presentations with 5 mins for questions)
PART 2: NON-PARTICIPANTS WELCOME TO JOIN:
17:30 - 17:45
Break and judges discussions
17:45 –18:15
Keynote speaker talks (2 x 15 minute presentations)
18:15 - 18:30
Winners Announced
18:30 - 20:00
Drinks & networking social
