PwC Case Competition Rally Event

2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers Challenge:  Case Competition

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

ANY FIRST- or SECOND-YEAR BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING, Math, Computer Science, and Economics major

THIRD-YEAR ACCOUNTING MAJORS

The PwC Challenge case competition is one of the most recognized undergraduate business competitions (described below).   For the sixth year in a row, our School of Business is one of a handful of schools to participate in the prestigious competition.  Students who participated in past competitions recognize the tremendous value in the PwC Challenge that enhances your teamwork, writing, presentation, critical thinking, and professionalism skills, and includes a terrific networking event with PwC representatives celebrating your participation and revealing the winners.

This year’s case will focus on the impact of an interesting environmental issue on a manufacturing company. 

PwC's case competition models real-world decision making, consequences, communication, and teamwork.  Participating in Challenge gives you unique insight into the dilemmas surrounding business policy and planning issues. 

Through competition, you will:

  • ​Work in a team of 4 or 5 students
  • Interact and network with a Faculty Mentor and a PwC Mentor
  • Gain valuable critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills
  • Present and defend your case recommendation as a team to a panel of PwC judges 
  • Experience the profession as a professional would

 

To sign up, please e-mail the following information to James Sinopoli (jsinopoli@ithaca.edu) by Wednesday, September 7.  Provide your:

  • ​Name
  • Class year (first-year, second-year, junior accounting major)
  • Major(s) (concentrations) / Minor(s)
  • E-mail address
  • Phone number

Monday, September 12, 2016 at 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Textor Hall, 101

Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact khall2@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests be made as soon as possible to ensure they can be met.

Event Type

Professional Development, Competition

Schools

School of Business

Departments/Offices

Accounting/Professional Accountancy, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics

Tags

ichp

Contact Email:

khall2@ithaca.edu

Contact Phone:

607-274-3347

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