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PGP TBM
  • Duration
    16 Months
  • Location
    Gurugram
  • Format
    Full Time
  • Commencement Date
    May 2022

PepsiCo Pre-MBA
Case Competition

Building Business Brilliance

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Present your ideas to PepsiCo’s leadership

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Assured Pre Placement Interview at PepsiCo

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Win cash prize of up to INR 10 Lakhs

Venture Initiation Programme

What is the PepsiCo Pre-MBA Case Competition?

Masters' Union, in collaboration with PepsiCo India, is thrilled to announce a national-level competition targeted towards working professionals and final year college students from India. This competition aims to inspire innovation, foster creativity, and showcase the immense talent within our country. Within this challenge, participants can get the unique opportunity to

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Collaborate with PepsiCo India's leaders

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Compete on a national level to test their business acumen

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Get featured on Masters’ Union and PepsiCo’s social media channels, with a viewership of over 5 million

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Win a cash prize of up to INR 10 Lakhs

Problem Statement

Gatorade is a global, multi-billion dollar brand, loved by sports enthusiasts across the globe. Gatorade has been in India for a few years and positioned itself as the leading sports hydration drink in the country.

However, we feel Gatorade could be much bigger. We’re looking for ideas, input and innovation to make Gatorade establish itself a truly loved brand in the country and become the go-to sports hydration drink for anyone with an active lifestyle.

Stages of the Challenge

Round 1

Know Your PepsiCo

Test your knowledge of the PepsiCo brand! In our first stage, participants would be assessed on their general knowledge, business aptitude and knowledge of the PepsiCo India brand. The 20-minute, 20-question quiz must be taken by atleast one team representative. Engage quickly, as early responses get you bonus points and an early leg-up in the competition.

Start Date:
10th November, 2023

End Date:
8th December, 2023

Round 2

The Pitch

Shortlisted teams will need to share an executive summary (2-5 pager) of their case solution in a PDF format. Participants in this round will also receive masterclasses directly from industry leaders on how to better refine their executive summary.

Questions that the executive summary should attempt to answer include:

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How well does the solution align with PepsiCo India's business objectives and values?

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What are the key challenges and opportunities for implementing this solution within the company?

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How does the proposed solution stand out in terms of innovation and impact?

Start Date:
18th November, 2023

End Date:
9th December, 2023

Round 3

The Prestige

The finalists will get the opportunity to pitch their solutions on the Masters’ Union campus to a panel consisting of PepsiCo’s leadership team. The finalists will compete to prove the viability, innovation, and potential impact of their solutions.

Questions that may come up during the Grand Finale include:

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What are the potential market implications and scalability of the solution?

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How will this solution drive positive change and contribute to the future success of PepsiCo India?

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How does the presentation and delivery of the solution engage and inspire the audience?

Start Date:
3rd week of December, 2023

Who Can Compete?

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Working professionals with 0-60 months of work experience and final year college students

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Individuals keen to pursue their MBA in the near future

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Participants can compete in teams of 1-3 individuals. Any one team member can attempt the quiz in round 1 on behalf of the entire team.

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What’s in it for the Winners?

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Representing yourself and your ideas on a national platform

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Top 3 winners get to spend a complete day shadowing PepsiCo India leaders in the PepsiCo India corporate offices.

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Win cash prize of up to INR 10 Lakhs

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Get featured on Masters’ Union and PepsiCo’s social media channels, with a viewership of over 5 million

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Assured Pre Placement Interview at PepsiCo

The PepsiCo Pre-MBA Case Competition is a remarkable platform to showcase your innovative prowess, collaborate with PepsiCo India's CXOs, and leave a lasting impact on the business landscape.

Your ideas, your innovation, your ingenuity - it's time to shine and share your solutions to shape the future of PepsiCo India.

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