MBA Case Competition 2026 - LBS Pre-Selection

After 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 LBS on board again for the next edition in 2026.

As every year, we are pleased to invite LBS 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)!

1. Assemble a diverse team of four (4) first-year MBA students - ideally representing a variety of nationalities, languages and genders.
   
    
2. 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.
   
    
3. If more than one team applies, a dedicated internal pre-selection process, i.e. in the form of an internal LBS case competition, will be conducted to select the winning team for LBS at the International MBA Case Competition in Barcelona in March 2026. 

🗓 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