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MBA Case Study Simulator

Practice real business case studies with instant AI-powered feedback. Build strategic thinking skills across Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.

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How it works

Practice MBA case studies with AI-powered feedback. Select a course, analyze business scenarios, and receive detailed evaluations on your strategic thinking.

Choose your MBA course - interactive selection

1. Choose your course

Select from Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Leadership, or Entrepreneurship

Analyze real business case studies

2. Analyze the case

Review a realistic business scenario and provide your strategic analysis

Receive instant AI professor feedback

3. Receive feedback

Get a detailed evaluation with scores, strengths, and improvement areas

Key capabilities

MBA-level quality and detailed feedback

Instant detailed feedback

Comprehensive evaluations with scores (0-100), specific strengths, and actionable improvement areas.

Real business scenarios

Analyze challenges from companies like Netflix, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Airbnb.

Six core MBA disciplines

Practice across Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.

Unlimited practice cases

Generate unlimited unique case studies for interview prep, skill development, or MBA coursework.

Progress tracking

Monitor total points earned, cases completed, and average score over time.

MBA-level rigor

Cases require framework application, multi-perspective analysis, and strategic reasoning.

Success in MBA case study practice

Start building your skills today

Develop strategic thinking capabilities with AI-powered case study practice.

Example case studies

Review sample business scenarios across all courses with detailed evaluation examples.

Strategy

Netflix's Content Strategy Dilemma
Netflix is facing increased competition from Disney+, HBO Max, and other streaming platforms. The company must decide between continuing to license third-party content or investing heavily in original programming. Licensed content is cheaper but temporary, while original content is expensive but builds long-term value and brand identity. The company's debt load is $14 billion, primarily from content investments.
Should Netflix double down on original content production or shift toward a balanced portfolio of licensed and original content? What are the strategic implications?
Example Evaluation
87/100

Feedback: Strong analysis using Porter's Five Forces and consideration of competitive dynamics. Good recognition of the trade-offs between short-term costs and long-term strategic positioning.

✓ Strengths: Clear framework application, considered financial constraints
→ Improve: Could explore international market differences, risk mitigation strategies

Finance

Tesla's Capital Structure Decision
Tesla is considering raising $5 billion in capital to fund expansion of Gigafactories in Europe and Asia. The company can either issue new equity (diluting existing shareholders), issue corporate bonds (adding debt obligations), or pursue a convertible bond offering (hybrid approach). Current market conditions: stock price is volatile, interest rates are rising, and institutional investors have expressed strong interest in Tesla securities.
Which financing option should Tesla pursue, and how should management balance growth opportunities against financial risk?
Example Evaluation
92/100

Feedback: Excellent quantitative analysis with WACC calculations and consideration of debt covenants. Strong understanding of how capital structure affects firm valuation.

✓ Strengths: Detailed cost of capital analysis, considered signaling effects
→ Improve: Could discuss timing considerations, tax implications more deeply

Marketing

Coca-Cola's Health-Conscious Pivot
Coca-Cola faces declining soda consumption as consumers shift toward healthier beverages. The company has a strong brand identity tied to traditional Coke, but younger demographics (Gen Z and Millennials) are choosing sparkling water, kombucha, and functional beverages. The company has acquired brands like Honest Tea and Topo Chico but struggles to cross-promote without diluting the core Coca-Cola brand.
How should Coca-Cola reposition its brand portfolio to capture health-conscious consumers while maintaining its core business? What marketing strategy would you recommend?
Example Evaluation
85/100

Feedback: Good understanding of brand architecture and segmentation strategy. Thoughtful approach to managing brand equity while pursuing new market segments.

✓ Strengths: Clear segmentation analysis, strong digital marketing recommendations
→ Improve: Could elaborate on messaging strategy, competitive response scenarios

Operations

Amazon's Warehouse Automation Challenge
Amazon is evaluating a $2 billion investment to automate 50 fulfillment centers with robotics and AI-powered systems. The automation would reduce labor costs by 40% but requires significant upfront capital and 18-month implementation. Current challenges include worker turnover (150% annually), rising wages, and increasing delivery speed expectations from customers. Union organizing efforts are also intensifying.
Should Amazon proceed with full automation, implement a phased approach, or focus on improving human workforce efficiency? What operational and ethical considerations matter most?
Example Evaluation
88/100

Feedback: Comprehensive analysis balancing operational efficiency with workforce implications. Good use of capacity planning and ROI calculations.

✓ Strengths: Strong quantitative analysis, considered stakeholder impacts
→ Improve: Could explore hybrid human-robot models, change management plans

Leadership

Microsoft's Cultural Transformation
When Satya Nadella became CEO of Microsoft in 2014, the company faced internal challenges: siloed divisions, a competitive rather than collaborative culture, and missed opportunities in cloud computing and mobile. Employee engagement scores were declining, and top talent was leaving for competitors. Nadella needed to shift from a "know-it-all" to a "learn-it-all" culture while executing aggressive business transformation.
What leadership strategies would you prioritize to transform Microsoft's culture while maintaining business performance? How would you measure success?
Example Evaluation
90/100

Feedback: Excellent application of leadership theory (Kotter's change management, growth mindset concepts). Strong emphasis on measurable culture change indicators.

✓ Strengths: Clear change management framework, considered communication strategy
→ Improve: Could discuss resistance management tactics, timeline phasing

Entrepreneurship

Airbnb's Regulatory Crisis (2015)
Airbnb faced regulatory pushback in major cities (NYC, San Francisco, Paris) where hotels and residents complained about illegal hotels, housing shortages, and neighborhood disruption. The company had to choose between fighting regulations through lobbying and PR campaigns or compromising with cities through data sharing and compliance measures. The startup's growth momentum and $25B valuation were at stake, but alienating cities could lead to bans.
What strategy should Airbnb pursue to balance growth objectives with regulatory compliance? How should the company manage relationships with multiple stakeholder groups?
Example Evaluation
86/100

Feedback: Solid stakeholder analysis and understanding of regulatory strategy trade-offs. Good recognition of how platform businesses must navigate government relations.

✓ Strengths: Balanced stakeholder approach, considered long-term sustainability
→ Improve: Could explore international market variations, community engagement tactics

Designed for professionals

Perfect for MBA students and business professionals

MBA students

Reinforce coursework and prepare for class discussions with unlimited practice cases.

Interview preparation

Practice case interviews for consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Business professionals

Sharpen strategic thinking and decision-making skills for career advancement.

Aspiring MBAs

Build analytical skills and understand MBA-level thinking before applying to programs.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the MBA Case Study Simulator

How does the evaluation work?

After you submit your case analysis, the AI evaluates your response based on analytical quality, framework application, strategic thinking, and clarity. You receive a score out of 100, overall feedback, specific strengths identified in your analysis, and actionable areas for improvement.

What makes a good case study answer?

Strong answers demonstrate: (1) Use of business frameworks (Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, etc.), (2) Multi-perspective analysis considering various stakeholders, (3) Specific, actionable recommendations, (4) Recognition of trade-offs and risks, and (5) Clear, structured reasoning.

Can I practice as many cases as I want?

Yes. You can generate unlimited unique case studies across all six courses. Each case is dynamically created to ensure realistic, varied scenarios.

How realistic are the case studies?

Cases are inspired by real business scenarios from companies like Netflix, Tesla, Amazon, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and Airbnb. While simplified for educational purposes, they reflect authentic strategic dilemmas.

Is this suitable for consulting interview prep?

Yes. The simulator helps develop case interview skills: structured thinking, framework application, business intuition, and clear communication. While consulting cases often include quantitative components, this tool builds the analytical foundation you need.

What's tracked in my progress stats?

The dashboard tracks three key metrics: (1) Total Points - cumulative score across all completed cases, (2) Cases Completed - number of case studies analyzed, and (3) Average Score - your mean performance over time.

Ready to start?

Launch the practice simulator and begin your first case study.