Kearney, in collaboration with BusinessOne Consulting, FMAA and USYD SCC, is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 Kearney National Case Competition.

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with a growing presence in more than 40 countries, having advised a range of large corporations, governments, and organisations worldwide since its founding in 1926.

Like previous iterations, the National Case Competition aims to give students across Australia the opportunity to work on a real business challenge co-designed with Kearney. Teams will be asked to analyse the problem, develop strategic recommendations, and present their solution, giving you a taste of what a consultant does!

Key Dates

Registrations openJul 13, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

Registrations closeJul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

Brief releaseJul 27, 2026, 12:00 PM AEST

Submissions openJul 27, 2026, 12:00 PM AEST

Submission deadline

Aug 9, 2026, 9:00 AM AEST

All times shown in Australia/Sydney (AEST/AEDT).

Rules and Eligibility

Team Criteria:

Students from all years are invited to participate; however, the team must consist of atleast one female.

Prize Eligibility:

To receive the first-place prize, you must be in your penultimate year. Note that the fast-track opportunity cannot be carried forward to future internship intakes.

Competition Structure

Heats – Campus

Round

Aug 18, 2026

Semi-finals – State

Round

Aug 20, 2026

Finals – National

Round

Aug 24, 2026

Prizes

First Place

Fast-track to Assessment Centre for Kearney's Summer Internship Program

Details

Host: BusinessOne, FMAA and USYD SCC
Location: Virtual
Registration: Free
Education level: All education levels
Team size: 2-4 members

Host Contact

Reach out to BusinessOne, FMAA and USYD SCC if you have questions or need clarification.

competitions@unswbusinessone.org