2026 Atlanta Metro Advanced Degree Case Competition
Purpose: The goals of this competition are to foster the development of critical thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving skills by challenging Advanced Degree students to develop innovative solutions for complex business issues. Furthermore, teams will receive feedback from current consultants at top firms and have the opportunity to network with them.
Eligibility
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3-5 Students per team
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All team members must be currently attending a university in Georgia as a graduate student (PhDs, MDs, JDs, PostDocs, and MBAs welcome)
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No more than 2 MBA students per team
Location
White Hall - Emory University
Room 200
301 Dowman Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30322
Awards
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1st Place: $300
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2nd Place: $150
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3rd Place: $100
Task
Each team should prepare a 15-minute presentation offering their solution to the client's problem. The presentation will be followed by 5 minutes of questions by the consultant judges.
Cost
Payment is $40 per team. Payment should be sent to gt.phd2consulting.club@gmail.com via PayPal. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration and payment are received.
Registration
Have your team assembled? Please register here. Only one form is required for each team.
Looking for Teammates?:
Schedule:
February 12th, 2026, at 11:59 PM
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Registration closes
February 13th, 2026
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Case is released via email
February 19th, 2026
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Submit completed presentation to https://www.dropbox.com/request/kQHq1vnMgeicsIM6bzRO
February 20th, 2026
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12:30 - 1:00 PM Check-in
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1:00 - 3:00 PM Case Competition
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3:00 - 4:00 PM Networking
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4:00 - 4:15 PM Awards Ceremony