Case studies are in-depth investigations of a particular real-world business situation, company, or challenge. They are used to explore how businesses make decisions, solve problems, and respond to complex issues. Case studies are a great way to apply theory to practice and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Resources to find case studies
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Sage business cases This link opens in a new windowCurated interdisciplinary cases on in-demand subjects such as entrepreneurship, accounting, healthcare management, leadership, social enterprise, and more.
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Emerald This link opens in a new windowA powerful business research tool. Provides strong coverage of international management and information technology content. 1994+
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SDG Academy library for sustainable goalsA free, open-access collection of educational resources on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), featuring lectures, case studies, and readings from global experts across disciplines. Ideal for exploring sustainability, policy, and development topics.
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MarketLine advantage This link opens in a new windowAllows access to large volumes of data on a wide range of companies, industries, financial deals, and geographies.
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Business source premier (case studies) This link opens in a new windowSearch tip: combine the phrase "case study" with keywords, e.g. "case study and IT outsourcing.
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ProQuest business databases This link opens in a new windowSearch tip: Go to Advanced search. Under Document type, select "case study" to restrict your results to case study content.
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