The UC Davis Graduate School of Management has developed strong ties with leaders and managers throughout the business community.

Guest Lecturers and Distinguished Speakers

Senior leaders from top companies are frequent visitors to campus as guest lecturers in classes, as recruiters and as distinguished speakers. These executives contribute their insights and experience as well as financial support through a corporate affiliate program established to develop strategic partnerships between the business community and the our nationally ranked MBA program.

Opportunities for Corporate Involvement

There are numerous opportunities for corporate involvement with the School including:

• Financially supporting and accessing faculty research
• Attending executive education programs
• Recruiting MBA talent
• Networking with industry leaders
• Funding students
• Employing student consulting expertise

Partnership Opportunities

Partnership opportunities provide corporations a means to expand their community profile while accessing valuable benefits. Our corporate partners profit by maintaining a high level of visibility among current students—future potential employees, partners or customers.

By providing crucial support, our corporate partners help us stay ahead of the curve in business education.