I liked the simulation because it gave me a practical understanding of how investment banking works, especially financial analysis, valuation, and preparing client-focused recommendations. It was useful to apply theoretical concepts to a realistic business situation and understand how analysts make decisions using financial data.

I liked the practical approach of the simulation, as it helped me understand how to complete the task effectively. The explanations were clear and easy to understand, which helped me identify where I had made a mistake in the final step. I also enjoyed applying and sharing my previous knowledge while learning how CitiGroup can contribute and work effectively on projects.

As Xuanming Fan, a MSc Management student from the University of Bristol, I really valued the hands‑on M&A‑related workflow, including building trading comparable spreadsheets and extracting key strategic insights from corporate investor updates. This simulation helped me bridge academic management knowledge with real‑world investment‑banking analytical tasks.