Masters' Union Ranks 2 at Harvard Business School Case Competition; Surpasses MIT Sloan, HEC Paris, & UC Berkeley

Masters' Union PGP competed with 251 teams and secured global rank 2 at the Harvard Business School Case Competition, surpassing top universities worldwide. The competition featured teams from leading universities like MIT Sloan, HEC Paris, and UC Berkeley.

Harvard Business School Global Case Competition 2024: Students from the Gurugram-based Masters’ Union, have clinched the second position in the 9th edition of the Global Case Competition hosted at Harvard Business School. Going head-to-head with esteemed institutions worldwide, including MIT Sloan, Stanford, Columbia Business School, HEC Paris, and UC Berkeley, the students displayed exceptional problem-solving prowess and ingenuity, earning them a coveted spot among the finalists.

Premier Platform for Global Talent

The Global Case Competition at Harvard Business School, known as the epitome of student-led case competitions globally, is jointly organized by the International Finance Student Association (IFSA) Network and the Harvard GSAS Business Club. It aims to foster a vibrant community of graduate students exploring career opportunities in the business sphere. Since its inception in 2016, the competition has served as a beacon, bringing together the brightest minds in economics and finance from around the world, offering unparalleled avenues for collaboration and intellectual enrichment.

Celebrating Academic Excellence

Pratham Mittal, Founder of Masters’ Union, expressed immense pride in the students' achievements, emphasizing the institution's commitment to providing a truly global education experience vital for success in today's interconnected world. He lauded the competition for challenging students to think critically, solve intricate business problems, and network with talented peers globally. The victory, Mittal asserted, is a testament to Masters' Union's pedagogy of learning business by doing business.

Navigating Complex Challenges

This year's competition presented participants with a multifaceted three-week mergers and acquisitions case study revolving around the potential acquisition of Equinix by IBM. The students meticulously analyzed financial and non-financial synergies between the entities, identifying a misalignment in proposed strategies. Their innovative solution aimed at enhancing IBM's global presence in digital infrastructure and cloud services, showcasing their analytical prowess and out-of-the-box thinking.

Rigorous Evaluation Process

The competition spanned three rigorous rounds, including a comprehensive 75-page presentation, a 10-minute video presentation, and a final round featuring a grueling 20-minute question-and-answer session with a distinguished jury comprising global experts. Notable panelists included Dr. Amir Rezvani from Harvard Business School, Asya Potemkina from HSBC Private Bank, and Danijel Lipovac from REWE Group.

Commitment to Excellence

Mahak Garg, Director of the PGP TBM Program at Masters’ Union, extended heartfelt congratulations to the students, faculty, and staff for their stellar performance. He affirmed the institution's commitment to nurturing students' skills and talents, further solidifying its position as a premier business school on the global stage.

Molding Future Leaders

Masters’ Union offers a PG Program in Technology and Business Management, a flagship 16-month program led by industry leaders and distinguished faculty from esteemed institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, Wharton, and Cornell. With a focus on molding the next generation of Indian leaders, the program integrates industry luminaries from Amazon, Google, McKinsey, Bain, and Microsoft. For more information on admissions, curriculum, scholarships, and fees, visit the Masters’ Union website.

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