ABOUT Techx

TechX is a case competition focused on tech-oriented innovation, analytical problem-solving skills, and developing creative solutions. Students are given a chance to present in front of top consulting professionals from EY. The 2022 competition challenged students to think in the mindset of strategy consultants and employ methodologies that would be used in the workforce.

The competition follows a three-round progressive elimination format and challenges teams of 3-5 students to solve a case focused on strategic growth. After receiving the case, participants have two weeks to develop their solution deck before presenting to a panel of MCG judges. Judges will then select teams to advance based on overall quality, articulation of recommendations, data and financial analysis, and implementation consideration.

Benefits in participating

Three great reasons to participate in MCG's Tech X Case Competition:

  1. Experience - Tech X will provide participants with a unique experience unrivaled by anything learned from a textbook or classroom lecture. This case competition is all about putting your critical thinking skills to the test to solve a real business technology problem just like an actual consultant. Looking for a resume builder? Look no further than MCG's Tech X Case Competition.

  2. Exposure - Showcase your skills in front of the whole school including esteemed faculty judges as well as participating EY professionals. Advance to the final round to present to EY partners and directors.

  3. PRIZES - On top of the amazing value of the experience, finalist teams will receive great prizes based on placement!

You may sign up for the competition as a team of 3-5 students or as an individual seeking placement on a team.  Signups have closed for Fall 2023.

get prepared

As the competition launch date nears, keep your eyes open for emails about preparation workshops to be hosted by MCG. Until then, we encourage you to attend our regularly scheduled workshops to develop and improve the skills necessary to succeed in this competition and other case competitions moving forward. If you have not already, we strongly suggest subscribing to our emailing list to keep up to date with all workshop and event announcements.

Please feel free to reach out to us via email at consulting@mcgbinghamton.com with any questions, comments or concerns.

TECHX CASE COMPETITION HISTORY

MCG's relationship with EY has led to the creation of a recurring annual case competition of growing success, strong connections from EY's consulting professionals, and a pipeline of alumni who have graduated Binghamton University with a position at the world-renowned firm. 

In the Fall of 2015, MCG held its first case competition with EY, titled Strategic Insights. This competition focused on the company Volkswagen and saw 125 participants in team of up to five students. The two preliminary rounds were judged by the MCG E-Board, Dean Dhillon, and Dean Bobinski from Binghamton's School of Management. The final round was held at New York City and was judged by professionals from EY.

The second annual EY case competition took a shift towards technology due to its growing prevalence in business. In the Fall of 2016, EY TechX was the largest case competition in Binghamton University history with over 250 student participants. Three teams advanced to the final round which was held at EY in Manhattan. The strength of Binghamton students prevalent in the final round and helped secured the third annual EY case competition to run again in the Fall of 2017.

In the Fall of 2017, the EY TechX Case Competition saw another record-breaking year, with students from all grade levels coming together to participate in a case study of Zulily, an e-commerce company struggling to compete with the rise of Amazon. As in the year prior, the finalist teams had the excellent opportunity to present in EY’s Manhattan office in front of previous MCG alumni and other prestigious EY connections.

In 2018, TechX continued to grow, with over 300 students participating in the competition, totaling 71 teams. These teams attempted to tackle the problems facing Fasten, a ride-sharing company trying to make it in a market saturated by other dominant ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft. In a new twist, the three finalist teams were able to visit and make their final presentations in the brand new EY Hoboken office with scenic views of Manhattan.

In 2020, we held the first virtual TechX Case Competition alongside another record-breaking number of student participants. This case took a look into McDonald’s through a design thinking lens and added elements of data visualization. Students advanced through virtual rounds via Zoom, and some teams presented prototypes of their recommendations to bring their team’s ideas to life.

2021 and 2022 have seen continued success for the TechX Case Competition as the program is now back in person.