{"id":6,"date":"2026-04-10T16:52:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/partners\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T16:32:18","slug":"corporate-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/partners\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><head><\/head><body><div class=\"intro-text global-spacing--3x dotted-line-start\">\n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--three span--red background--cream bg--tone\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>Collaborate with <span>experts<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"section-heading__intro\">\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n        \n<p>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 <a href=\"mailto:externalrelation@business.cornell.edu\">External Relations<\/a> and we can assess your organization to determine the most productive projects.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Sponsored research projects<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>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 <em>and<\/em> you contribute to scholarly research.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Centers and Institutes<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      \n<p>Our <a href=\"http:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/\">Centers, institutes and research collaborations<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Roundtables<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      \n<p>We bring together expertise across industries to explore solutions. For example, the <a href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/chr\/\">Center for Hospitality Research<\/a> convened a working group to analyze over 30 million hotel reviews to examine the importance of consistency within a hotel&rsquo;s brand.<\/p>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--three span--red background--white bg--clear\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>Develop your talent<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"section-heading__intro\">\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n        \n<p>Leaders never stop learning. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/ecornell.cornell.edu\/executive-education\/business-transformation\/\" class=\"external external\">executive education<\/a>, online, and professional development programs can adapt to any organization&rsquo;s needs. Explore executive education opportunities for professionals and organizations. <\/p>\n<p>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/ecornell.cornell.edu\/\" class=\"external external\">eCornell<\/a> for online certificates, corporate programs and web series across a variety of industries. From live courses to online learning &mdash; or a custom blend of the two &mdash; you&rsquo;ll discover 70+ opportunities to learn and gain credentials without disrupting your work life. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecornell.cornell.edu\/certificates\/hospitality-and-foodservice-management\/general-managers-program\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"external external\">General Managers Program<\/a><\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>A transformational learning experience for elite hotel general managers and their immediate successors.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecornell.cornell.edu\/about-ecornell\/pdp-frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"external external\">Professional Development Program<\/a><\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>The premier career-building opportunity for hospitality professionals<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/ecornell.cornell.edu\/certificates\/financial-management\/food-executive-program\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"external external\">Food Industry Management Program<\/a><\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Outstanding programs for executives and managers in the food industry.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sock-cta global-padding--10x bg--tone\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container\">\n    <div class=\"sock-cta__text text-margin-reset\">\n              <div class=\"eyebrow\">Connect with us<\/div>\n      \n      <h2>Office of External Relations<\/h2>\n\n              <div class=\"global-spacing--1x intro-text\">\n          <p>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.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n      \n              <div class=\"global-spacing--3x\">\n          <ul class=\"btn-row\">\n                          <li><a href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/partners\/external-relations\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"btn\">External Relations team<\/a><\/li>\n                      <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--three span--red background--white bg--clear\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>Connect with students<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"section-heading__intro\">\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>MBA career treks<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>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.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Entrepreneurs in Residence<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Mentors in the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship provide one-on-one coaching to students in business development, networking and career planning. Share your entrepreneurial wisdom with rising entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--1x cta-link\">\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/pihe\/engagement\/entrepreneurs-in-residence\/\" target=\"_self\">Connect with Pillsbury<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3>Global academic immersions<\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>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.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"section-heading--wrap max-across--two span--red background--blue bg--tone\">\n      <div class=\"section-heading__title\">\n            <h2>Contribute with <span>purpose<\/span><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n  \n      <div class=\"section-heading__intro\">\n      <div class=\"wysiwyg\">\n        <p>Philanthropic gifts are a valuable investment in the future of your industry and shape the global business landscape. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner for global impact.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrich student life.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Support future leaders.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsor academic competitions.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Engage in projects and immersions.<\/strong> 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&rsquo;s final presentation to educate key stakeholders on their findings. <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"section-heading__content\">\n    <section class=\"list-column-component column-set text-margin-reset stats-section\">\n      <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                                                <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/hub\/2019\/02\/07\/representing-boeing-innovation-challenge\/\" target=\"_self\">Boeing Innovation Challenge<\/a><\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Students traveled to Boeing headquarters to join teams from other universities in a hackathon centered around disruptive mobility, passenger comfort, and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"cell small-auto\">\n                <article>\n                  \n                                      <h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewsminute.com\/news\/indian-american-teenager-wins-cornell-universitys-inaugural-hackathon-94167\" target=\"_self\" class=\"external external\">Digital Transformation Hackathon<\/a><\/h3>\n                  \n                                      <div class=\"global-spacing--0_5x wysiwyg\">\n                      <p>Tech companies challenged students to use technology to solve problems&mdash;&ldquo;Changing Business, Changing Education, Changing Lives.&rdquo; The winning team&rsquo;s device can help doctors determine patients&rsquo; pain levels.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                  \n                                  <\/article>\n              <\/div>\n                              <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"sock-cta global-padding--10x bg--tone\">\n  <div class=\"grid-container\">\n    <div class=\"sock-cta__text text-margin-reset\">\n              <div class=\"eyebrow\">Make a difference<\/div>\n      \n      <h2>Corporate philanthropy<\/h2>\n\n              <div class=\"global-spacing--1x intro-text\">\n          <p>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&rsquo; spouses and partners. 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