MBA Case Competition 2026 - CEIBS Pre-Selection

Shanghai
Training
Full-time

15 days ago

Company DescriptionRoland Berger, founded in 1967, is the world's only leading management consultancy with European origins and German roots. We support major international industrial and service companies as well as public institutions in all aspects of corporate management - from strategic alignment to the introduction of new business processes and organizational structures. From the very beginning we have worked in different languages and cultures. We value different perspectives and approaches and rely on the diversity of our employees. We seek and encourage authentic personalities with an entrepreneurial spirit. If you like to take the initiative and make a difference as part of a team, you've come to the right place.With more than 50 offices across the globe and a track record of more than 50 years, Roland Berger is a leading management consulting firm with successful operations in all major international markets. Our key values, entrepreneurship, excellence, and empathy are firmly rooted in our culture. We deeply value unique and diverse personalities and strongly encourage entrepreneurial spirit and novel ideas.Job DescriptionAfter celebrating the fantastic 30th anniversary of the Roland Berger - IESE International MBA Case Competition this spring, we're excited to continue this long-standing tradition - and we would be delighted to have CEIBS on board again for the upcoming edition in 2026.As every year, we are pleased to invite CEIBS to participate in this prestigious global event, co-hosted annually by Roland Berger and IESE Business School in Barcelona since 1995. Over the years, the competition has united leading MBA programs from Europe, Asia, and the United States, and has grown into one of the most prominent events of its kind.The event gives first-year MBA students a unique opportunity to solve a real-world business challenge, showcase their strategic thinking, and present their solutions to a panel of distinguished business leaders. Throughout the competition, teams receive guidance and feedback from experienced Roland Berger consultants, supporting their analysis and sharpening their presentations.Beyond the case itself, the competition offers participants several chances to network - both with fellow students from leading global MBA programs and with Roland Berger professionals from various international offices. Additionally, participants will enjoy the atmosphere of Barcelona, one of Europe's most vibrant cities, with traditional dinners and time set aside for sightseeing.🏆 To add to all the excitement, there will be a money prize of €4,000 for the winning team (€1,000 per team member) and €1,000 for the runner-up team (250€ per team member)!Qualifications

Assemble a diverse team of four (4) first-year MBA students - ideally representing a variety of nationalities, languages and genders.

Apply Individually: Each team member must apply individually to this job position by Sunday, November 9. Please complete all required fields, upload your CV, and provide your team's name on the second page of the application (after clicking “Next”) so we can properly allocate you to your team.

If more than one team applies, a dedicated internal pre-selection process, i.e. in the form of an internal CEIBS case competition, will be conducted to select the winning team for CEIBS at the International MBA Case Competition in Barcelona in March 2026.

We can't wait to receive your applications!Additional Information🗓 Event Schedule (details tbc)Thursday, March 5, 2026

Arrival in Barcelona
Welcome session, case introduction & rules
Networking & traditional dinner

Friday, March 6, 2026

Case work
Coaching & case expert sessions
Relaxed joint dinner

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Final presentations to jury
Winner announcement
Closing networking event

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Individual departures

Roland Berger

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