Excelathon

Get ready for Excelathon, under FINANZA'25, – a high-stakes finance simulation where your decisions can make or break a business! In this dynamic, Excel-based competition, teams will step into the shoes of financial strategists, navigating through raw data to uncover insights, optimize operations, and ultimately drive profitability.

From sorting through messy datasets to crafting sharp business strategies, participants will be tested on their analytical thinking, real-world decision-making, and ability to turn numbers into actions. With each round increasing in complexity, only the most adaptable and insightful teams will rise to the top.

This isn’t your average Excel challenge – it's a fast-paced, interactive experience that simulates the thrill of managing a business under pressure. Whether it's improving margins, reallocating resources, or identifying market opportunities, your team's judgment will shape your journey.              

Note: Each team must carry at least one laptop, as Microsoft Excel will be the primary tool used throughout the simulation. All analysis, calculations, and decision-making will take place within Excel – so basic proficiency is essential, though you don’t need to be an expert in advanced functions. As long as you're comfortable with data handling, formulas, and working under time pressure, you’re all set to compete!

General Guidelines:

• Open and free to register event for undergraduate students
• Participants can enter as Lone Wolves or in teams of 2
• Cross-college and cross-course teams are allowed
• The prelims will be an eliminative round
• A person can register as part of only one team. In the case of multiple registrations from a single person, all associated teams shall be disqualified
• The organizer’s decision shall be final and binding under all circumstances.