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Corporate Partnerships

School of Business Administration

Elliott Hall, Room 427
275 Varner Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4485
(location map)

Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce

Through rapid growth and continuous improvements, the OU School of Business Administration (SBA) has remained focused on what matters most – ensuring business students and business leaders have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed and lead.

This vision of excellence coupled with strategic understanding and the ability to translate concepts into action means the OU SBA is poised to continue delivering quality programs and outstanding graduates to an evolving global marketplace. With a finger on the pulse of emerging industry needs, the SBA blazes trails, introducing distinctive programs and experience that prepare business graduates with cutting-edge skills ahead of market demand. This is why OU is among the top 5 in-state institutions from which employers actively recruit.*

Your investment in today’s students ensures opportunities for success in tomorrow’s workforce. As a Corporate Partner, you will receive strategic access to enhancing your recruitment experience and intentional brand promotion within our core enrichment programs across a diverse platform of audiences. Benefits will be provided through the duration of one calendar year.

We are grateful for any level of support as your gift supports strong talent development for tomorrow’s workforce and contributes to stable communities and a growing economy throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond!

*2023 Starting Salaries for Co-op Students and Recent College Graduates Survey by American Society of Employers

Opportunities

PLATINUM - $5,000 (FMV: $0) 

  • SBA ACHIEVE Platinum Sponsor 
    • Recognition on all materials (printed, electronic, website and signage)
    • Invite to all program events for the school year
  •  Everything included in the GOLD level
    • Branding at prominent visibility
    • Social media recognition as Platinum Sponsor  (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X)
    • SBA Alumni newsletter recognition as Platinum Sponsor

GOLD - $3,000 (FMV: $0) 

  • SBA Scholars Sponsor 
  • Idea Pitch Competition Marketing Program Partner
    • Recognition on all materials (printed, electronic, website and signage)
    • Invitation to all program events for the school year  
  • Everything included in the SILVER level
    • Branding at prominent visibility

SILVER - $2,000 (FMV: $0) 

  • SBA Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF)
    • Recognition on all materials (printed, electronic, website and signage)
    • Invitation to all program events for the school year
  • Everything included in the BRONZE Level
  • Winter and Fall Meet & Greet tabling in SBA

BRONZE - $1,000 (FMV: $0) 

  • Winter or Fall Meet & Greet tabling at SBA
  • Your choice of two (2) SBA Student Organization Sponsorships
    • Engagement with and mentorship of student organizations at specified events for the school year
  • SBA Brand Bronze:
    • SBA website recognition
    • LinkedIn social media recognition
    • SBA alumni newsletter recognition as SBA Bronze Sponsor

À LA CARTE PREMIUM SUPPORTER – $1,000 (FMV: $0)

  • Recruiter in Residence access, featuring designated workspace in School of Business Administration
    • Two opportunities each Fall and Winter to table a ‘traveling office space’ in SBA to engage with students
    • Day-of event signage
    • Social media LinkedIn post day prior to residency
    • Recognition on SBA calendar and website
    • SBA Alumni newsletter recognition as a la Carte Premium Supporter

À LA CARTE PATRON SUPPORTER – $500 (FMV: $0)

  • All receive the following recognitions: SBA website and SBA alumni newsletter recognition
    • Registration for one Career Fair tabling
    • Merit or need-based scholarship
    • SBA Grizz in Biz podcast episode (all standard and on-air recognition and all promotional materials)
    • SBA Summer Camp sponsor
    • Business Honors Program
    • Business Ambassadors
    • Classroom guest speaker (on a case-by-case request/approval)
    • Accounting/Finance Program

Learn more about all business student organizations

 

Thank you for choosing to partner with Oakland University School of Business Administration through your sponsorship in the Corporate Partner Program.

Commitment:
To secure your spot as a Corporate Partner, please contact Alexandria Salvaggio, Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected].

Benefits will be provided through the duration of one calendar year.

A receipt for the charitable portion of your sponsorship will be issued to the contact person at the address indicated with payment.

A special thank you to our partners. Your support at any level has a meaningful impact.

SBA ACHIEVE:
Oakland University Credit Union