The Growing Case Library
In today’s fast-evolving education landscape, students need more than lectures and textbooks—they need real-world challenges that sharpen their problem-solving skills and prepare them for their careers. CapSource’s case libraries bring these challenges into the classroom, providing hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice. Whether tackling cybersecurity dilemmas, social justice initiatives, or strategic business decisions, these cases offer meaningful, plug-and-play solutions for educators committed to delivering career-ready learning.
Explore how industry-integrated learning can elevate your curriculum with CapSource’s Case Libraries.
Explore Our Growing Libraries
Our case libraries feature partnerships with universities and industry leaders. Below are some highlights:
Library Name |
Description |
Primary Use Cases |
Explore Library |
| Montclair State University Case Library | Repurposed business projects that support asynchronous courses with real-world challenges. | Talent Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing | View Library |
| Long Island University Business Case Library | Focuses on strategic decision-making and technological innovation in business. | Growth Strategy, Product Design, Sales | View Library |
| Claremont Graduate University Cybersecurity Case Library | Case studies on cybersecurity issues such as online safety and cyberbullying. | Cybersecurity, Child Online Safety | View Library |
| True Religion’s Case Assessment Library | Engages participants in fashion brand challenges with a focus on customer engagement and growth strategy. | Marketing, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain | View Library |
| University of Arizona Leadership Ethics Library | Ethical decision-making in business and professional settings. | Data Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Health & Wellness | View Library |
| CapSource OpenCases | Plug-and-play case studies from previous live projects across multiple industries. | Political Advocacy, Marketing, Civil Engineering | View Library |
| Spill the Honey Civic Engagement Projects | Promotes social justice and cultural understanding through community initiatives. | Advocacy, PR, Urban Planning | View Library |
| Florida State University Social Work Case Library | Real-world scenarios in social work, preparing students for fieldwork and client engagement. | Addiction Recovery, Case Management, Crisis Management | View Library |
| Clark University Case Library | Offers industry-driven challenges designed for asynchronous learning environments. | Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing | View Library |
These libraries provide plug-and-play resources, perfect for group discussions, homework, and experiential capstone projects. You can browse them here.
Build or Customize Your Own Case Library
Educators can tap into CapSource’s robust platform to explore existing case libraries or create custom collections tailored to their programs. Faculty can repurpose past projects as valuable teaching tools, seamlessly integrating real-world business challenges into their courses. With CapSource, educators not only enhance curriculum quality but also reduce prep time and administrative load.
Additionally, schools can share their libraries across institutions, fostering collaboration and scaling experiential learning initiatives. Whether using pre-built cases or crafting your own, the platform empowers educators to design impactful, career-focused experiences.
Learn more about creating and browsing case libraries here.
Why Case-Based Learning Works
Case-based learning transforms traditional education by immersing students in real-world, unsolved challenges that demand creative solutions. This approach helps students develop skills employers value—such as critical thinking, collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving. Rather than passively absorbing information, students actively engage with complex scenarios, making decisions and facing the same uncertainties professionals encounter in the workplace.
The benefits extend beyond graduation, as students build professional portfolios showcasing their ability to tackle real industry challenges. CapSource’s cases are designed to mirror business dilemmas, ensuring that students are workforce-ready and can transition seamlessly from academic learning to career success. By offering structured, relevant projects, CapSource helps educators prepare students for both short-term employability and long-term career growth.
STUDENTS:
Hands-on Learning: Students apply theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges.
Career Preparation: Engaging with actual industry problems builds relevant, market-ready skills.
Collaborative Skills: Students work on interdisciplinary teams, mimicking workplace dynamics based on real-world scenarios.
COMPANIES:
Talent Pipeline and Assessment: Companies engage with students and identify potential recruits and can even evaluate their capabilities and fit
Innovative Solutions: Businesses receive fresh ideas and innovative solutions from student teams.
Brand Visibility: Participating companies enhance their brand reputation in academia
EDUCATORS & INSTITUTIONS:
Engaging Curriculum: Educators can use dynamic, up-to-date cases to enhance teaching.
Industry Connection: Institutions can establish long-term partnerships with companies.
Revenue Generation: Schools can monetize their custom case libraries
Some of our most popular cases!
Case Title |
Company |
Brief Synopsis |
| Revitalizing eCommerce Growth Strategy | True Religion | In this dynamic project, students will help True Religion, an iconic denim brand undergoing a rebranding, create a transformative eCommerce strategy to double online revenue within three years and triple it within five years. Leveraging customer insights, competitor analysis, and market trends, students will propose bold strategies to boost customer engagement, product distribution, and digital presence. The case provides a unique opportunity to solve real-world business challenges tied to market positioning, branding, and influencer collaborations. |
| The Clock is Ticking: Deep Sea Mining | Eller Center for Leadership Ethics | This case from the University of Arizona’s Center for Leadership Ethics explores the ethical, economic, and environmental complexities of deep-sea mining. As demand for rare-earth minerals such as cobalt and nickel rises—critical components for renewable energy and battery technologies—mining companies are turning to the ocean floor for resources. However, the environmental impact of such activities remains uncertain, sparking debate among stakeholders.
Students will analyze the trade-offs of land-based vs. deep-sea mining, assess the role of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), and evaluate the geopolitical risks tied to the reliance on cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo and China’s control over refining. Key milestones include conducting a stakeholder analysis, assessing environmental sustainability, and developing recommendations on mining regulations and practices. |
| Product Development & Growth Strategy | Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation | Product Development & Growth Strategy: Non-Profit Business DevelopmentThis case study challenges participants to develop innovative corporate and business strategies for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, a non-profit advancing research and care for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The foundation seeks to broaden corporate partnerships and explore new revenue streams beyond the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Participants will conduct market analysis, assess strategic partnerships, and propose product innovations aligned with the foundation’s mission. The objective is to create sustainable growth strategies that enhance support for IBD research and care. |
| Lost in the Digital Playground | Claremont Graduate University | This case challenges students to address online safety for children and develop strategies to combat cyberbullying. |
| Caterpillar: Innovation in Manufacturing | Caterpillar | This case challenges students to help Caterpillar Inc. explore the value chains of key battery minerals to support its shift toward electrified products. With customers demanding sustainable solutions, Caterpillar aims to deepen its understanding of batteries and related supply chains to enhance decision-making. Participants will analyze battery chemistries, identify top mining companies, and examine each mineral’s path from mine to final product. The deliverables include comprehensive long- and short-form reports for Caterpillar’s executive team. |
| Sony Open & PGA TOUR: Sponsorship Strategy | PGA Tour / Sony Open | This project focuses on addressing volunteer recruitment challenges faced by the Sony Open in Hawaii, organized by 141 Hawaii and Friends of Hawaii Charities. Since the pandemic, securing volunteers has been increasingly difficult, despite incentives. Participants will dive into the tournament’s volunteer strategy, evaluate best practices, and propose solutions to improve recruitment, enhance diversity, and retain volunteers year after year.
The goal is to create a comprehensive strategy that attracts volunteers, reduces program costs, and builds a sustainable volunteer base. |
Getting Started with the Next Generation of Case-Based Learning
CapSource simplifies case-based learning by offering intuitive tools to manage and customize cases. Faculty benefit from access to:
- Diverse Case Studies: Browse ready-made cases or develop new ones tailored to your program’s needs.
- Seamless Program Management: Use our platform to structure, track, and assess student engagement.
- Scalable Solutions: Easily implement these tools across courses, departments, and schools.
Ready to bring industry into your classroom? Discover how CapSource can help you design learning experiences that go beyond the textbook! CapSource offers two ways for faculty and students to engage with Real-World Cases
| CapSource OpenCases | Publish Your Own! |
| CapSource provides an expansive library of over 100+ OpenCases, each developed with a real company, focusing on the latest industry trends and innovation. These dynamic, plug-and-play case studies can be leveraged not only for coursework but also for training students to tackle real projects, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Benefits include:
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Schools can now easily create, manage, distribute, and even sell their own case libraries using the CapSource platform. This functionality empowers institutions to build customized learning resources tailored to their own curriculum, programming and partners, while also generating revenue by offering access to other institutions:
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