The aim of case studies is to test theoretical knowledge in an unfamiliar context through pre-issued or unseen cases of varying lengths. A variety of skills are tested - candidates need to be able to analyse, evaluate and communicate their ideas clearly on paper. Frequently, numerical manipulation is also required as is subsequent application of candidate results. Each year technology takes us deeper within "inside space." From the faculties of CEA, we see things that have never been seen before. Even today, the genomics research is opening the way to hundreds of new start-ups based on things that were not even imagined just a few years ago. And, this work is just beginning.

The Case studies of CEA, most of them with common sense world view is based on the sciences that describe things outside of traditional approach. The new world of science is an ever-increasing exploration of that which exists deep within. There are various starting points for this exploration in answering case studies. Candidates should explain a suitable domain rich for exploration and for new business opportunities in answers of case studies. A good answer will always contain some originality of thought and demonstrate skills of perception. Examiners report that many candidates underperform because they tend to launch into writing answers without taking sufficient time to interpret all the information given first.

Case studies in different levels are expected to answer in different manner. In order to improve answering capability for case studies in Foundation level the case study is executed as a off-line examination, where candidate takes two week to answer the case study question. In Diploma level only the case scenario will be given in advance, but answering the question will be a 2 hrs exam. For Higher Diploma level case and scenario and question is a 3:30 hrs paper. In the final stage a presentation is included.