The Graduate Management Consulting Association at the University of Toronto-Mississauga (GMCA-UTM) is proudly hosting the Strategy in Action Case Competition in partnership with the Master of Management of Innovation (MMI) program. Participants will get an opportunity to network with management consultants and industry professionals from top firms. Prizes will be awarded including a grand prize of $500! We are also pleased to announce Pierre Desrochers, Director of Institute for Management and Innovation (IMI), as our keynote speaker. Please see details below.

SCHEDULE

Monday, February 27- Friday, March 3

Monday Noon: Case released via e-mail

Monday Evening: Introduction to the case competition and Q&A session (you can join virtually or in person)

Friday Afternoon: Keynote Speaker, First Round, Final Round (Lunch and snacks will be provided.)

Friday Evening: Networking session with consultants, industry professionals and professors at the Erin Mills Pump (Dinner and a celebratory drink will be provided.)

PRIZES

First Place: $500

Finalists: $50 each

APPLICATION

To participate in the case competition, you must be in the 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies or pursuing a graduate degree. A maximum of one (1) MBA student per team is allowed. Students from all Canadian universities are eligible.

If you are interested, please apply as a team of four (4) by submitting one-page resumes for all team members and filling out the 2017 Strategy in Action Case Competition Application before the deadline. Selected teams will receive an acceptance letter and ticket payment invitation of $40 per team payable prior to the competition.

If you are interested in applying as an individual, please contact gmca.utm@gmail.com for details.

DEADLINE:

Sunday February 19th, 11:59 PM.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach us at gmca.utm@gmail.com.