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    Slide Make your consulting case today Making Your Consulting Case (MYCC) SYNC with a real company of your choice.
    A platform for exploration and growth where you get to solve real company cases and stand out to your dream employers.
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    Why join?

    MYCC is how you invest in your “boutique employability” — employability that differentiates you from the crowd.

    • You elucidate your CORE as an expert in the field.
    • You CONNECT with the industry: trust, relationships, shared language, reference letters.
    • You SHARPEN  your portfolio with a real-life consulting case.
    • You get RECOGNITION for your ability to manage projects and solve dilemmas and problems.

    Who is this for?

    MYCC is for YOU if you want to enter a new industry or create your own space in the organization. MYCC provides maximum benefits to

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    Graduates who enter the industry

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    Young professionals interested in growth

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    Career changers. re-establishing their expertise in a new industry

    Do you belong to any of these groups? 

    What do I do?

    START WITH: Learn the Craft of Consulting Cases

    The book “Crafting Your Edge For Today’s Job Market” is a workbook
    that provides you with a clear, practical, step-by-step guidance on

    • how to select the case and the challenge,
    • write the case,
    • conduct your consulting, and
    • present your Consulting Case

    — all for standing out as an expert in the professional settings

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    Buy the book.

    OR:      Take the MYCC Program  

    In addition to the information from the book, you have step-by-step video instructions from Julia Ivy, supported by templates and examples of the cases written by MYCC participants.

    “MYCC Course 1: Your CASE”
    + bonus course “Your social strategy: Overview”
    “MYCC Course 2: Your CONSULTING”
    + bonus course “Your professional strategy: Overview”

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    THEN: Make Your Consulting Case 

    Set the FOCUS:  Choose the company or industry you are interested in.
    Write the CASE: Connect with a key person through interviews.
    Conduct CONSULTING: Show your value.
    Use the case for your PORTFOLIO: Empower your voice.

    If you are ready, write it down! If you still don’t feel ready, we have PRACTICUM IN CASE CONSULTING for you to practice 

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    FINALLY: Join the MYCC global competition 

    Your consulting case is ready. Why would you not submit it to the Global “Making Your Consulting Case” competition that BE-EDGE runs in partnership with the Western Casewriter Association?

    You will get feedback from industry insiders and, hopefully, win.
    This is how you stand out as an expert, prom-solver, and consultant!

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    2025 MYCC Competition

    Case consultants are proving their skills to real clients! Who will make it to the finals? Stay tuned for updates, success stories, and highlights from this exciting competition.

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    Case consultants are proving their skills to real clients! Who will make it to the finals? Stay tuned for updates, success stories, and highlights from this exciting competition.

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    Case Clients that benefited from BE-EDGE cases

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    How do we know it works?

     

    Till date, we have successfully developed consulting cases for over 840 individuals across 23 countries and various companies.

    Have all of them secured a job? While some have, others did not but received valuable referrals. A few individuals chose to pursue case consulting as a career path rather than traditional 9-to-5 jobs. Regardless of their outcomes, each participant successfully established themselves as experts and case consultants. 

    Testimonials 

    See for yourself why case consultants love it.

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     This program has taught me how to do extensive research and create a consulting report from scratch.
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    Allegra Sudarto
    25. September, 2024.
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    Doctor Julia Ivy’s consulting project really helped me to solidify my career goals and invest in my professional future. 
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    Ali
    19. September, 2024.
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    It’s not just a course but a really interesting experience.
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    Loutong
    19. September, 2024.
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    It's not just about building your case; it's about making a mark, and so you know the work that you are here to make an impact. 
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    19. September, 2024.
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    I was able to prove my ability to solve real-life challenges and add value to the company, and as a result, invest in my own professional capital.
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    Through our consulting project, I improved skills by analyzing real business challenges from multiple angles, creating a data-driven strategy, and making an impactful recommendation.  
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    Iryna
    19. September, 2024.
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    Through my experience with making your consulting case, I learned how to tackle challenges head-on, how to communicate effectively with high-level executives, and how to connect the dots in complex situations. 
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    Christina
    19. September, 2024.
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    The information I learned about the consulting industry was insightful and the process of finding good data is always rewarding.
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    This experience has helped me better understand how all I have to do is thoroughly research the topics that apply to these areas of the business.
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    Overall, working on this consulting case was not just a great learning experience, but was a great tool in increasing the value I will bring to my career. 
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    25. September, 2024.
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     I believe that the project will catch the eye of colleagues and employers in the future.
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    The project helps you get a better understanding of different international companies which is something you’re gonna be faced with. 
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    19. September, 2024.
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    This course puts you right through the thick of the action you get to strategize, innovate, and lead projects just like in the real world. 
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    19. September, 2024.
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     This program truly allowed me to add value to my professional capital.
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    The BE-EDGE program has increased my confidence and self assurance that I know I can bring my best self to any situation.
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    Doctor Ivy’s program has pushed me beyond my limits in the best way, like I was so uncomfortable, but it was so good because I knew that was giving something out of it, and this is something that I can do for the rest of my life moving in consulting work.
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     I appreciate doing this project as it opened up some opportunities for me that I had not realized existed.
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    I’ve developed a comprehension of the macroenvironmental factors and competitive landscape surrounding this industry.
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    Student Blogs

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    Using a Consulting Case as a Stepping Stone to Invest in your Capitals

    by Matthew Felske / February 13, 2025

    Nowadays, improving your Boutique Employability is more important than ever, especially for younger people. I had never thought of increasing mine prior to taking my international business course, but after learning more about it, I was able to improve it throughout the semester.

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    Using a Consulting Case as a Stepping Stone to Invest in your Capitals

    by James Sweeny / January 29, 2025

    Discovering how you fit into the business world can be a challenging and often confusing process. With so many different industries, job titles, and career paths to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start, especially as a student.

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    Using a Consulting Case as a Stepping Stone to Invest in your Capitals

    by Kaveesh Pathak / January 2, 2025

    The Electoral College is a heavily debated topic in the U.S. today. For a long time, I’ve observed deep issues within our political system: divisiveness, bullying, and polarization. However, as a young Indian American, seeing Kamala Harris become the Democratic Nominee inspired me; and when the opportunity arose to become a member of the Electoral College and represent my community, it felt like the honor of a lifetime.

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    Meet our Judges

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    Michaela Menard

    Director, Global Media Relations at AstraZeneca

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    Dana Bogatko

    Strategic Sourcing at BOSE

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    Dan Belcher

    Co-Founder at mabl

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    Olga Karpova

    CEO of BSK, Krok Business School

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    Peter Beacham

    Managing Director at Brown Brothers Harriman

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    Megan Alves

    Associate Director at Wayfair

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    Elsa Lin

    HR & finance at Harvard University

    Still curious? 

    Take a closer look at our case studies.

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    What’s Brewing at FALL LINE? Analyzing Distribution Inefficiencies at a Microbrewery

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    I Did It My Way: Pacific Air’s Journey In Management

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    IMWE in Crisis: Critical Challenges for an Import Brand

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    RECOIL TRAMPOLINE PARK: If You Aren’t Growing, You’re Dying

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    KYIVSTAR: A Telecommunications Company in the Face of an Invasion

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    NOVA POSHTA: Expansion into West Europe

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    ALLY PHARMACY: Providing Reliable Healthcare Solutions Across Africa

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    Lazzoni Modern Furniture New York Expansion and sustained growth in a foreign market

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    A Partnership of Love and Business: Growing a Company

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    TURF LIFE CONSULTING CASE

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    Uber For Liquor

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    The Guesswork of Growth: Scheer Partners

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    Cheeky Fishing Company

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    Pallas S.A. and the Road Ahead

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    Corporate Level Strategy / International Business Strategy

    Sky Travel: Who Pays the Bill?

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    Corporate Level Strategy / Growth Strategy / International Business Strategy

    DataCamp: Coding A Successful Human Resources Plan

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    Corporate Level Strategy / International Business Strategy / Sustainability & Development

    eCurv: “Phone Company for Energy”

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    Reebok Who? American Consumers’ Desertion of a Sporting Goods Icon

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    Competitive Strategy / Growth Strategy

    Drink Simple Marketing Strategy

    Drink Simple Marketing Strategy
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    MBTA: Keeping the Bus Lanes Clear

    MBTA: Keeping the Bus Lanes Clear
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    International Non-Profits

    Fashion Revolution USA

    A Fundraising Strategy Targeting Millennials and Gen Zs
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    Growth Strategy / International Non-Profits

    AYUDA

    New Market Research for the Non-Profit AYUDA
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    International Business Strategy

    Apis Alba Ltd. Expansion into North America

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    International Business Strategy

    Cofem, S.A.

    International Expansion: COFEM S.A.
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    Competitive Strategy

    Eric’s Health Food Shoppe

    ERIC’S HEALTH FOOD SHOPPE: Are Niche Brick and Mortar Stores Sustainable?
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    Start learning now

    The next MYCC competition is a year away—get ahead by mastering how to write your company case with our free course!

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How often does MYCC happen?

    The MYCC competition is held annually, bringing together aspiring professionals and industry experts each year to showcase innovative strategies and solutions.

    In the meantime, while you’re waiting for the next competition, you can practice and sharpen your skills by taking our free courses!

    How do I know if I'm qualified for MYCC?

    If you are new to case consulting or entering a new field, we recommend starting with the Becoming a Case Consultant (BCC) to practice for a real case client and learn the basics of case consulting. MYCC is a more advanced level of case consulting, so it’s ideal to build your foundation with BCC first before taking on MYCC.

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