Partner with Cornell
Our faculty at the college of business are thought leaders at the forefront of industry and policy. Consult with them on areas of new and ongoing research that benefit your organization, our students and a shared purpose.
Collaborate with experts
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business leadership, faculty and staff can provide technical assistance and analytical support and provide service to boards. Reach out to External Relations and we can assess your organization to determine the most productive projects.
Sponsored research projects
Formal agreements can be made for faculty work on sponsored research projects to deliver a specific outcome. When you work with faculty on industry-specific research, your organization benefits and you contribute to scholarly research.
Centers and Institutes
Our 15 Centers and Institutes provide critical support for cutting-edge faculty research across industry interest. Connect with them to share data, gain insight and engage in the discussions that inspire new ideas and research.
Roundtables
We bring together expertise across industries to explore solutions. For example, the Center for Hospitality Research convened a working group to analyze over 30 million hotel reviews to examine the importance of consistency within a hotel’s brand.
Develop your talent
Leaders never stop learning. Our executive education, online, and professional development programs can adapt to any organization’s needs. Explore executive education opportunities for professionals and organizations.
Discover eCornell for online certificates, corporate programs and web series across a variety of industries. From live courses to online learning — or a custom blend of the two — you’ll discover 70+ opportunities to learn and gain credentials without disrupting your work life.
Working in partnership with business schools around the world, we provide students with truly global learning experiences. Our professional development programs are short-term, fast-paced learning opportunities that will prepare you or your employees for continued success in rapidly evolving industries.
General Managers Program
A transformational learning experience for elite hotel general managers and their immediate successors.
Professional Development Program
The premier career-building opportunity for hospitality professionals
Food Industry Management Program
Outstanding programs for executives and managers in the food industry.
Office of External Relations
We engage with corporations, foundations, academic institutions, non-profits, and governmental organizations to create opportunities that benefit our students, faculty, alumni, external collaborators, and society at large.
Connect with students
Our students are passionate about doing meaningful work in the world. Throughout the college of business, our interdisciplinary undergraduate business education and deep-diving MBA programs prepare our students to step into complex roles and challenges confidently.
MBA career treks
Based on industry and location, career treks help students to develop areas of interest, discover career opportunities, and network with alumni. Bring students to your company or organization to learn about career possibilities, experience professional environments, and get a feel for the next stage in their lives.
Pillsbury Institute mentors
Mentors in the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship are invited to provide one-on-one coaching and mock interviews to students. Share your entrepreneurial wisdom with rising professionals and take pride in their success.
Global academic immersions
Students come to our campuses in Ithaca or NYC for non-credit-bearing immersions. Our faculty can tailor lectures to the needs of your group, whether an executive MBA or an undergraduate program. When timing and availability permit, our faculty may travel to international destinations to deliver non-degree programs to students at their home campuses.
Contribute with purpose
Philanthropic gifts are a valuable investment in the future of your industry and shape the global business landscape.
Partner for global impact. For more than a century, there has been a strong connection between Cornell University and educational partners in Vietnam, Africa, and China, supporting the global exchange of ideas, talent, and community through initiatives such as VinUniversity and Hanga Ahazaza.
Enrich student life. Contribute to academic activities, classroom technology and student organizations. Your gift makes a long-term impact, preparing future visionaries and leaders for the realities and challenges of industry.
Support future leaders. Consider an endowed or annual scholarship for a deserving student, ensuring they have the resources needed to achieve their goals. For more information on how your company can support the next generation of leaders through endowing a named scholarship, visit our gift opportunities page.
Sponsor academic competitions. Enable students to apply theory to practice and hone presentation skills. Corporate sponsorship supports the competition and prizes, and executives may serve as judges, providing industry insights. Your gift can also defray transportation costs, helping students compete at treks, conferences and competitions.
Engage in projects and immersions. Semester-long experiences can focus student coursework on your real-world challenge. Corporate sponsors are invited to submit projects that are strategic, relevant and challenging, and are included in the team’s final presentation to educate key stakeholders on their findings.
Pepper Challenge
SoftBank asked students to come up with a hospitality use for an interactive humanoid robot named Pepper. Teams competed for $10,000 in prize money provided by The Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Boeing Innovation Challenge
Students traveled to Boeing headquarters to join teams from other universities in a hackathon centered around disruptive mobility, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency.
Digital Transformation Hackathon
Tech companies challenged students to use technology to solve problems—“Changing Business, Changing Education, Changing Lives.” The winning team’s device can help doctors determine patients’ pain levels.
Corporate philanthropy
The opportunities for corporate investment and philanthropic support are as varied as your industries and interests. In addition, many employers recognize the importance of philanthropy by offering to match donations made by active and retired employees and, in some cases, employees’ spouses and partners. Please contact Alumni Affairs and Development to learn more.