Spring 2027

Case Interview Analysis

Case Interview Analysis teaches students to prepare for case interviews, analyze problems with limited information, consider alternatives, and present solutions effectively using systematic approaches and analytical frameworks.

offering recorded1 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Tom Burkard3.5/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · Tom Burkard

Students faced cold calling and were required to present a case in front of the class.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Effectively implement a systematic approach to analyzing case problems.

  • Identify types of case problems and match them with frameworks and analytical tools designed to inform those problems and structure recommended solutions.

  • Apply relevant analytical tools to identify missing information needed to understand problems.

  • Formulate probing questions to bring out critical facts and assumptions about problem contexts.

  • Integrate available facts and data into the relevant analytical tools and frameworks to diagnose problems holistically.

  • Concisely communicate the analysis of case problems along with actionable recommendations to address the situations.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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GENBUS 370

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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 9 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 2.6/5 raw quality · 2.4/5 difficulty · 5 reviews

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Past student reviews · Tom Burkard

Tom Burkard taught consulting basics with real-world examples and required class case presentations. Students found him knowledgeable and funny, describing him as a great resource for those pursuing consulting careers.

Others criticized the lack of structure, citing unguided rabbit holes and intimidating cold-calling. They reported grading relied primarily on participation and the teaching style assumed prior industry experience, which deterred some students from the field.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=57 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=90 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.95 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=66 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

TOM BURKARD is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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LEC 002Classroom Instruction0 / 1020

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Tom Burkard

Tom Burkard teaches the basics of the consulting process using real-world examples, though students disagreed on his structure, with some finding it unorganized.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.99 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=57 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=90 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.95 GPA, 97.0% A/AB (n=66 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Tom Burkard

Students faced cold calling and were required to present a case in front of the class.

Past student reviews · Tom Burkard

One student felt the class was cutthroat and graded primarily on participation scores.

Topics

  • Case interview preparation
  • Case problem types, frameworks, and analytical tools
  • Identifying missing information in problems
  • Formulating probing questions
  • Holistic problem diagnosis using facts and data
  • Communicating analysis and recommendations

Skills

  • Preparing for case interviews
  • Matching case problems with frameworks and analytical tools
  • Applying analytical tools to identify missing information
  • Formulating probing questions for critical facts and assumptions
  • Integrating facts and data into frameworks to diagnose problems
  • Communicating case analysis and actionable recommendations

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Sources & history

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GENBUS 370 · Spring 2027

Case Interview Analysis

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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