The school’s first Data Analytics Workshop and Case Competition was organized and administered by Assistant Professor David Wang and Associate Professor Mary Mindak in April. “This was a great opportunity for students to sharpen their skills in data analytics tools, problem solving, team development and presentations,” says Mindak.
Sixteen students from DePaul, Loyola and Northern Illinois University participated. Before the competition began, the students attended a morning workshop led by Wang, who taught them how to use CaseWare IDEA software—a comprehensive data analysis tool used in auditing. Students applied what they learned to compete in the case competition judged by Mike Zaruba (BUS ’12) from PwC and Dan Levenson (MBA ’95) from RSM. The event was also a great opportunity for students to network with students from other schools and professionals in the fields that interest them.
“What’s great about this event was that students were able to apply knowledge in a very intensive way,” says Wang. “We hope that through the competition students learn how they can get organized and communicate effectively in an actual business setting.”
Students from DePaul, Loyola and Northern Illinois University learn new skills in the Data Analytics Workshop and Case Competition, with judges Mike Zaruba from PwC and Dan Levenson from RSM, facilitated by Assistant Professor David Wang.