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Experiential Learning Partnerships

Real world solutions for Today's business challenges

Organizations face increasing pressure to innovate, uncover new opportunities, and make data-informed decisions. Carey’s Experiential Learning programs bring together students, faculty, and industry partners to tackle strategic and operational challenges through rigorous, hands-on projects.

Whether your organization is seeking support with:

Data analytics and business intelligence
Market research and competitive analysis
Go-to-market and growth strategies
Innovation and new business opportunities
Process improvement and operational challenges
Health care and industry-specific strategy

Carey students apply research-driven methodologies and cross-functional thinking to deliver practical recommendations tailored to your organization's goals.

Partnering with Carey

Collaborate with highly motivated graduate students equipped with analytical, strategic, and leadership skills developed through one of the nation's leading research universities.

Receive fresh thinking and innovative approaches to challenges that may benefit from outside expertise and unbiased analysis.

Engage with future business leaders while contributing to transformative learning experiences grounded in real-world business needs.

Carey's experiential learning curriculum has received national recognition for innovation and excellence, reflecting a commitment to preparing students to solve today’s most pressing business challenges.

The Office of Experiential Learning works closely with business leaders to understand organizational priorities and identify the right academic fit. Our team helps shape projects that create value for both partners and students, resulting in meaningful outcomes and mutually beneficial collaborations.

How It Works

1. Explore Opportunities

Discuss your challenges and opportunities with our Office of Experiential Learning to identify meaningful collaborations.

2. Identify the Right Engagement

Our team will work with you to determine the best course, project structure, and timeline.

3. Collaborate with Students and Faculty

Students apply rigorous quantitative and strategic frameworks to develop insights and recommendations under faculty guidance.

4. Put Ideas Into Action

Receive deliverables and recommendations that can help inform decisions and drive organizational impact.

Proven Partnerships, Meaningful Results

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Carey students have partnered with organizations ranging from global corporations and health systems to startups and nonprofit organizations. Through more than 25 experiential courses and award-winning curricula, these collaborations provide organizations with innovative solutions while cultivating the business leaders of tomorrow.

Our business partners have included AstraZeneca, Constellation, Salesforce, Fedex, Kaiser Permanente, Ohio Health, American Express, Elevance Health, Fidelity, and Siemens.