Partner with us to solve your business problems

Become a corporate partner with the Stevens School of Business and you'll get access to our student talent, modern analytics and expert faculty. Our students work in consulting teams with faculty support to analyze business problems and recommend appropriate actions to corporate partners. The Industry Capstone Program is an integral part of the graduate curriculum at the School of Business and delivers value to our corporate partners.

Access to Student Talent & Faculty Support

Gain access to highly motivated students who bring a fresh look to complex problems. The Industry Capstone Program is exclusively offered to School of Business graduate students and is a requirement for MBA & AMBA students. Each project team consists of 4-6 graduate students and a faculty advisor with extensive industry experience to ensure success. Faculty advisors contribute their academic knowledge, research and consulting experience to the team in their capacity as project supervisors.

Access to Modern Analytics Techniques

Working with Stevens students is often a learning experience for managers, who get to see how tomorrow's leaders use analytics, machine learning, computational methods and software design in identifying trends, solving problems and devising strategies. Students are able to use cutting-edge tools in unique labs, including the Hanlon Financial Systems Center, to assist them in performing complex analytical tasks. At the end of the project, sponsors receive a written report and formal presentation at the conclusion of the project. The report will analyze the defined problem and present recommendations and conclusions that are designed to be immediately applicable to the sponsor.

Call for Proposals

The Industry Capstone Program accepts submissions on a rolling basis and this opportunity is offered to students each fall, spring, and summer semester. A proposed project should be an active, real-world problem and include a well-defined timeline with deliverables. Projects that can be completed in four months are given priority.
Stevens offers expertise in a broad range of business areas. Here are some specialties made possible by our unique emphasis on technology:
Finance. Improved financial planning, including financial modeling; A.I.-assisted financial advising; financial risk analysis and volatility; adoption of financial engineering techniques, including cryptocurrencies, algorithms, trading strategies, forecasting and valuation.
Technology integration. Improved reporting; more effective customer engagement; enhanced IT security; better business intelligence; smarter product development; leaner, more impactful marketing.
Organizational behavior. Improved collaboration and communication; motivating employees; HR issues, including succession planning, flexible workplaces and talent management; business process re-engineering; improved efficiency.
Operations management. Improving supply chain resilience, optimizing transportation, better demand forecasting.

Corporate Partner Checklist

1. The Industry Capstone Program accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Projects that can be completed in four months are given priority. Interested corporate partners should outreach to Christina Sargiss, Program Manager for the Industry Capstone Program, for an initial meeting at [email protected]. This virtual meeting will provide you with information regarding the program, expectations and commitments.
2. After the initial virtual meeting, an assigned faculty advisor will assist with creating a statement of work for the coming semester. A proposed project should be an active, real-world problem and include a well-defined timeline with deliverables.
3. Once your statement of work is finalized and approved, we will post the description to the application for the coming semester and match students to work on the project. The corporate partner will receive updates from the Industry Capstone office and the assigned faculty advisor at the start of the semester
For any additional questions regarding professionalism, proposals, or sponsorship fees, please contact Christina Sargiss via email.

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