Case Studies: Harvard (HBR) Case Studies

1) Library: Business Source Complete

2) HBR coursepack - instructors provide URL (costs $)

3) Harvard Business Review website (costs $)

Can I find HBR case studies using library databases?

Yes. Use the Business Library database Business Source Complete. Many principle case studies will be found using the HBR website and must be purchased.

Step 1. Start at the Business Library homepage. Use Journal Finder - type Harvard Business Review. Select the database Business Source Complete.

Step 2. Business Source Complete opens. In the second search box type your keyword.

Step 3. In the third search box type CASE STUDY.

Need more help searching? Use the Harvard Business Review research guide for finding articles by topic. 

HBR Coursepack URL

If your instructor created a HBR coursepack, you will find the coursepack URL in the syllabus and/or within eLearning.

Can't find the URL? Ask your instructor.

First time? Click the URL and Register. Create your own username and password.

Login and view the coursepack.

Coursepacks may include articles, case studies, video, and chapters. Look for the PURCHASE COURSEPACK button at the top of the the main box.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does it mean - EXPIRED??

Don't panic. A coursepack URL only expires at the end of the term. Contact your instructor.

Do I need to BUY everything?

Yes and no! All items flagged as Required readings must be purchased - all at once. If articles are flagged as Optional - you can decide to purchase or not.

What is the advantage of a coursepack?

With a coursepack you don't need to search and hunt for the articles and cases studies. Most HBR articles and cases studies are not freely available outside of the HBP website. There is an educational discount for coursepack items - typically around 50%.

Harvard Business Publishing has very strict guidelines for copyright. It is important to understand that general fair use practices do not apply to HBR.

To avoid copyright infringement:

HBR case studies and articles should not be distributed or shared. Do not create direct links or post a URL.

Do not share PDFs or print and disseminate HBR case studies or articles.

HBR case studies and articles may not be requested through Interlibrary loan.

Questions? Ask us at askalibrarian@ggu.edu

Can I purchase articles and case studies from HBR's website?

Yes. Anyone can search and purchase case studies at Harvard Business Publishing: https://hbr.org/store 

Click Case Studies