Partner With Us

Project-based learning provides opportunities for GW School of Business (GWSB) students to work with international and domestic partners on current real-world business challenges. Partnerships are determined based on the partner’s unique needs and the students’ industry experience, skills, and learning objectives. These unique collaborations allow partners to tap into the experience of rising business leaders who, under the mentorship of GWSB faculty, provide valuable solutions and insights.

Project timelines can range from a one-month to a one-year period and occur throughout the year.

Project-Based Learning Structures

Domestic

Duration: 2–6 months (virtual, followed by approximately two weeks on-site)
Location: Sweden
Partner: Volvo
Project: Define the most wanted branded experiences in the customer journey

Domestic

Duration: 1–4 months (virtual, followed by approximately one week on-site)
Location: Boston
Partner: Cranberry Marketing Committee
Project: Create a marketing strategy for U.S. Cranberries

Local

Duration: 1–6 months (combination of virtual and in-person meetings)
Location: Northern Virginia
Partner: Lufthansa
Project: Conduct a customer satisfaction analysis at Dulles International Airport

Virtual

Duration: 1–12 months (all virtual)
Location: Online
Partner: Comcast
Project: Identify the best location for a new call center

Partner Benefits

Cost effective access to objective, data-driven recommendations to a specific business need
Exposure to the latest business tools and techniques from top business students and faculty mentors
Opportunity to directly invest in the development of future business leaders

Interested in partnering with GWSB on a project? Submit an engagement proposal. The Global & Experiential Education team will work with you to understand your business challenge and develop a project proposal.