Overview
What this challenge is about.
Acquisition of a Bangalore D2C Cosmetics Startup. Intermediate challenge in analysis. Analyzing real datasets and building models that drive decisions, earn ...
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Should BeautyCo acquire GlowUp, and if so, at what price and under what terms?
This is not a data exercise. It is the work an analyst does when stakeholders need answers from messy data. That distinction matters to every hiring manager who has seen candidates describe statistical methods and none who have extracted insight from messy, real-world data.
When you finish, you will have something most graduates do not: a real-world deliverable, verified by Ewance, that you can show to a hiring manager and say "I did this. Here is the proof."
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Apply DCF and comparable company analysis to value a target
- Identify and quantify synergies in an acquisition
- Evaluate strategic fit and risks in a cross-border deal
- Structure a deal recommendation with supporting evidence
Program Fit
Where this fits in your program.
Sharpens the same skills your degree expects you to demonstrate.
Aligned coursework coming soon.
Skills
Skills you'll demonstrate.
Each one shows up on your verified credential.
- Financial Analysis
Apply financial analysis to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Valuation
Apply valuation to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Due Diligence
Apply due diligence to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
- Strategic Thinking
Apply strategic thinking to solve real industry problems and demonstrate production-level capability.
Careers
Career paths this challenge builds toward
Completing this challenge demonstrates skills that transfer directly to these roles: