Online applications are invited from UG & PG Students for the EY Battle of Brains: Power BI Case Study Challenge. The last date of registration is May 19, 2024.

About the Organizer

Ernst & Young Global Limited, trade name EY, is a multinational professional services partnership. EY is one of the largest professional services networks in the world. Along with Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC, it is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms.

About the Challenge

EY Learning Solutions has launched a nationwide Power BI case study challenge for UG and PG students to prepare them for the future.

The challenge will take place in five phases: 

  • Individual Registration.
  • Selection of Case Study.
  • Undergo the sessions (live and eLearning) on Power BI.
  • Diagnostic Assessment.
  • Submission.

Eligibility Criteria

Students enrolled in any undergraduate and postgraduate program are eligible to participate, regardless of their year of study.  

Rewards

Winner

  • Two months internship with EY India.
  • Gift hamper worth INR 10,000.
  • Half a year of access to any eLearning certification program at EY Virtual Academy.

1st Runner up

  • Two months internship with EY India.
  • A gift hamper worth INR 5000.
  • Half a year of access to any eLearning certification program at EY Virtual Academy.

2nd Runner up

  • Two months internship with EY India.
  • A gift hamper worth INR 2500.
  • Half a year of access to any eLearning certification program at EY Virtual Academy.

Note

The winners will secure pro-bono internships with EY. All registered participants attending the eight-hour session will receive a certificate of participation from EY. Additionally, all the registered participants will be eligible for a 20% scholarship on EY Virtual Academy programs.

How to Register?

Step 1: Registration

Participants, with only individual participation allowed, can register through this link.

Step 2: Selection of Case Study

The participants are required to select a case study (anyone) from the following list based on their interests. The participants will have access to the synopsis for each case study to make an informed decision. 

  • E-Commerce Analytics: Marketplace price optimization analytics. 
  • Supply Chain: Smarter stock management analysis. 
  • Social Media Analytics: Convert traffic into customers. 
  • Financial Analytics: Cash flow analysis. 

Step 3: Get familiar with Power BI

This challenge aims to equip participants with the Power BI tool to excel in the case challenge. The comprehensive program includes access to eLearning materials and eight hours of live virtual training sessions. By participating in this program, students will be confident in their ability to tackle any Power BI task. Please note that the schedule for the eight-hour virtual live sessions will be shared with all registered students. 

Step 4: Diagnostic assessment

All participants must complete a mandatory quiz to optimize their learning experience and tailor the challenge to their needs. Your score will be considered in the final evaluation of the case solution.

Diagnostic Assessment Details  

  • Duration: one hour. 
  • Number of questions: 30. 
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), no negative marking. 
  • Please note: Failure to participate in the quiz will result in disqualification. 

Step 5: Final submission: Submit responses to the case study questions by 30 June 2024. The submissions should be shared in a Power BI file format (.pbix) and uploaded to Google Drive.

Registration Fee

The registration fee for the competition is INR 2000 + GST.

Important Dates

  • Registration open: April 16, 2024.
  • Registration close: May 19, 2024.
  • Training and learning period: May 22, 2024, to June 11, 2024.
  • Diagnostic assessment: June 15, 2024.
  • Final submission: June 30, 2024.
  • Result announcement: July 12, 2024.

Important Instructions

  • Stay committed to the spirit of fair competition. 
  • Failure to follow the rules will result in disqualification.
  • Each participant can submit only one solution to the case study. Requests for resubmission requests will not be accepted.
  • Deadlines will not be extended.
  • Absence from the quiz will result in disqualification.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. 
  • Please use the same email address for all communication throughout the challenge.

Contact Information

For more information, reach out to ey.learningsolution@in.ey.com

Click here to view the official notification of the EY Battle of Brains: Power BI Case Study Challenge for UG & PG Students.