How to Work with Us

Industry Partners

Corporate Relations specializes in connecting corporations to MSU’s greatest resources—knowledge, people and communities. Our team blends philanthropic and campus knowledge to help corporations strategically invest in world-class researcher and innovative programs. Our goal is to building lasting, mutually beneficial relationships through the opportunities below.

Investment Strategy

  • Invest in specific projects/research
  • Provide gifts in kind to further projects/research
  • Offer grants to support development of projects/research

Talent Pipeline Development

  • Partner with Career Services to recruit MSU undergraduate and graduate talent
  • Offer professional development opportunities for future industry leaders

Colleges and Program Involvement

  • Participate in advisory boards
  • Become a mentor or project partner
  • Engage with knowledge centers and student groups

Business Strategies and Growth Expertise

  • Provide project/research consulting
  • Offer executive education
  • Offer continuing education
  • Support project and research development

Research, Commercialization and Licensing Opportunities

Academic Partners

The relationship between corporations and MSU colleges, faculty, and staff is integral to our university's success. There are many opportunities to build mutually beneficial partnerships to advance MSU’s abilities while also enhancing current and future projects and research.

Proposal Development

  • Develop concept
  • Shape strategy
  • Define purpose
  • Set objectives
  • Evaluate goals

Corporate Visits

  • Develop concept
  • Define purpose
  • Set objectives

Interdisciplinary Collaborations

  • Identify potential partnerships across campus
  • Strategize campus partner's strength and roles

Corporate Research and Readiness

  • Identify potential corporate partnerships
  • Inform on current and potential levels of engagement with corporate partners

Resources and Tools