Are you ready for a battle of wits?

Join the Real World Challenge, the most exciting case study competition on the metaverse!

Challenge Dates
Gobi Partners: July 13
DETERMINANT:  July 20
KPMG China:  July 26 – 28 

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THE REAL WORLD CHALLENGE

Let the games begin!

Introducing the Real World Challenge (RWC), a race against time to solve the toughest business problems from Gobi Partners, DETERMINANT, and KPMG China.

You and a team of four people max will be given a major case study that you need to solve on the metaverse. You will need to put your heads together to develop out-of-the-box solutions that are viable, not just on paper, but in the real world. But don’t get too comfortable. There may be surprise challenges and bonus questions that could propel your team ahead of the competition or leave you behind!

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WHAT TO EXPECT

A peek inside RWC

With the metaverse as your arena, you can explore, collaborate, and compete with others real-time. Check out the competition during breaks and tell the audience who is the team to watch for.

By the end of the game, you won’t just have enhanced your skills with design sprint training, but also made new friends and connections!

To join, form a team of 4 talented friends max or sign up as an individual and be matched with others. Get ready to battle it out in this one-of-a-kind competition! Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis, cutoff is on July 11, 2022.

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What's in store

Through the Real World Challenge, you get to network with key corporate executives and win prizes from these social-minded corporations!

With Gobi Partners (July 13), you can solve an investment case study and win a mentorship with the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital firm in the world! Test your marketing mettle with Hong Kong-based fashion brand DETERMINANT (July 20) and one of the most famous football clubs in the world and win awesome prizes. Impress KPMG China (July 26 – 28) by solving three different case studies on Tax, Audit, and Advisory and win a seat at a final internship interview at one of the Big Four.

HOW TO JOIN

Are you up for the challenge?

Challenge Dates
Gobi Partners: July 13
DETERMINANT:  July 20
KPMG China:  July 26 – 28

 

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How to Join

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Real World Challenge applications are on a first-come, first-served basis. Cutoffs are June 27 (Gobi Partners), July 4 (DETERMINANT), July 11 (KPMG China). Be part of this experience!

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Comfortable with advanced English communication (to join pitching, teamwork, and project activities)

Accepted through an application process to ensure the best fit and experience (Note: Registration fees are refunded if your child isn’t eligible.)

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