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Develop case analysis skills in this entry-level competition sponsored by Deloitte
Application Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 12
Note:
Open to all CSU College of Business majors and minors at the undergraduate level. Participants will be assigned to teams by the selection committee.
Build your confidence, develop your analytical and presentation skills and connect with local business leaders by participating in the 5th annual Discovery Case Challenge!
This case challenge, sponsored by Deloitte, is designed as an entry point for undergraduate Business majors and minors to gain experience in case competitions in a welcoming team environment. Discovery Case Challenge teams will analyze a real-life business scenario, strengthening their critical thinking, collaboration and presentation skills through the process.
This competition is open to all undergraduate business students at CSU. First- and second-year students and Business minors are strongly encouraged to apply. The first-place team will be awarded $5,000 and the second-place team will be awarded $3,000.
Apply to Compete What is a Case Competition?
This year's case centers around a large nonprofit organization, and the judging panel includes the leaders of several local nonprofit organizations.
How to Enter
Applications for the Discovery Case Challenge, sponsored by Deloitte open on Sept. 24 and applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 12. The application requires a brief statement of interest and a 500-800 word response to the essay prompt, which can be found on the application form. Visit the Career Management Center website for full contest details and rules.
2025 Discovery Case Challenge Application
Applications must be submitted on an individual basis and there is no guarantee that students will be selected to move forward to team participation, however everyone is encouraged to apply. If selected to move forward to the team competition, participants will be assigned to teams by the selection committee. For questions, reach out to Andrea Karapas at andrea.karapas@colostate.edu or (970) 491-1380.
Timeline
- Sept. 24: Applications open
- Oct. 12: Applications due
- Oct. 16: Participants are selected and notified via email
- Oct. 20: Selected students confirm participation
- Oct. 30: Participating teams are emailed case scenario
- Nov. 13: Teams submit case presentations
- Nov. 14: Teams present to case judging panel and winners are announced