Corporate Partnerships
At ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, we believe the strongest solutions come from collaboration. Now more than ever, business and academia must stay aligned to make a significant and meaningful difference in our communities. We are deeply committed to, and invested in, the success of your business.
Our corporate partnership initiatives connect businesses with world-class faculty, talented students, and impactful research to address today’s challenges and shape the future of business. From developing and retaining top talent to exploring innovative solutions and engaging in thought leadership, we work alongside our partners to create lasting value. Whether you're a startup, nonprofit, or global enterprise, we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
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Put the power of W. P. Carey to work for you
The W. P. Carey School of Business is the partner you’ve been looking for and the place Where Business is Personal.® No matter how you engage with us, your involvement will make an impact. Whether you're looking to hire our students, support employee growth, or connect with faculty and research, partnering with W. P. Carey means collaborating with one of the top business schools in the country.
Over 130 Fortune 500 companies partner with W. P. Carey to recruit talent. The W. P. Carey Career Services Center can help with sourcing competitive undergraduate and graduate business students for internships, co-ops and full-time opportunities — as well as generate awareness for your company brand, provide targeted opportunities to connect you with top talent, and create a customized approach to talent acquisition.
W. P. Carey Executive Education offers market-driven stackable certificates, self-paced online courses, and intensive programs — along with tailored custom programs to develop talent for your organization.
Graduate academic partnerships meet your long-term development and retention needs with educational opportunities, scholarships, and other unique benefits.
Partners can also engage with W. P. Carey through AZNext, a workforce training accelerator, which upskills and reskills workers in IT, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.
Sponsoring applied student projects offers fresh perspectives on business challenges and builds a talent pipeline for your organization. Talented students in our undergraduate and graduate business programs bring immediate value to partner organizations.
Collaborate with faculty across our academic departments to design mutually enriching projects and in-class experiences for your organization and students.
W. P. Carey is home to more than 20 research centers and labs, involving industry partners and renowned faculty that can translate expertise into actionable solutions to grow your business.
Sponsoring applied student projects is another great way to bring solutions to your company — while facilitating a valuable real-world learning opportunity for our students.
With direct access to academic personnel and network resources, the Center for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (CSMB) empowers SMBs to scale and optimize operations with technology solutions, workforce development opportunities, mentorship, and so much more. The SMB Lab within CSMB has created $5+ million in value for participating companies and provided 100+ students with real-world experience.
The W. P. Carey School is a proud member of the Arizona Small Business Association. The other W. P. Carey partnership offerings outlined on this page are all available to SMBs, in addition to those from the center and lab.
The 300+ corporate representatives who serve on our 12+ departmental advisory boards help align academic programs with real-world needs, support student success, and influence the future of the W. P. Carey School of Business.
The W. P. Carey Office of Advancement focuses on building meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and supporters to advance the mission of the school through philanthropy and community engagement. Your gift can make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and the many communities we serve.
Discover, connect, and innovate at Partner Day
Partner Day is a bi-annual event designed to bring together business leaders and professionals. Join us to build meaningful connections and discover the wide range of partnership opportunities available at W. P. Carey
Partner success stories
More than 650 organizations across 35+ industries partner with W. P. Carey. Explore more success stories through W. P. Carey News and W. P. Carey magazine.
Student projects support growth
Bubbies Ice Cream is a growing brand in the frozen novelty category known for its mochi ice cream, with operations and manufacturing facilities headquartered in the Valley.
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Partnership success with Honeywell
Honeywell first began sponsoring student projects over a decade ago, and is finding new success with a graduate academic partnership at W. P. Carey.
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Support for small and medium businesses
W. P. Carey is dedicated to finding innovative, creative ways to help all businesses succeed and reach their highest potential.
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Discovering solutions at Partner Day
Corporate leaders were invited to collaborate with researchers and peers to drive positive impact in industry and society.
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Essential software training for the public
A new certificate program from W. P. Carey is addressing a workforce training gap for Workday customers.
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Expanding financial literacy education
W. P. Carey partnered with Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) to create a personal finance certificate for K-12 teachers.
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Contact W. P. Carey
If you have any questions about corporate partnerships at W. P. Carey, please email the school for more details. We’re happy to help! Companies of all sizes and across industries are encouraged to engage.
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