Business engagement and partnerships

We work with organisations large and small to help solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Working with us means connecting with one of the world's leading universities. We are proud of our connections with business, governmental, and third sector organisations.

Support our students

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Host a student project

Students can work with your company on a particular issue or challenge set by you as the host organisation, and guided by us, on a project over the summer period.

Host a student project

Become a guest speaker

Guest speakers provide opportunities for students to ask questions and find out more about their career interests from professionals in a range of roles from different organisations.

Become a guest speaker

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Host a company visit

The Management School organises a range of company visits for students to gain practical insight to different working environments.

Host a company visit

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Provide a student placement

A placement is when a student takes employment in a job role during their study time, either over a year or over a shorter period during the summer.

Provide a student placement

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Recruit students and graduates

Employing a Sheffield University Management School student or graduate through an internship, part-time or graduate role, can inject your organisation with fresh ideas and enthusiasm.

Recruit students and graduates

Collaborate with academics

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Our expertise

Our specialist academics provide tailored research and consultancy resources that can help you find the best solutions for your organisation.

Research themes and centres

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Toolkits and impact

In collaboration with businesses, toolkits and platforms have been designed to help implement effective and positive change, on organisations and the wider economy.

Toolkits and impact

Keep learning

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The Sheffield MBA

Postgraduate courses

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Postgraduate research study

Get in touch

If you’d like to work with the Management School or find out more we’d be delighted to speak to you. Contact our Business Partnership Managers to discuss ways in which your organisation could benefit from working with us. Get in touch with:

Sarah Stanley - Business Partnerships Manager: Guest speakers, Knowledge Exchange partners, and Company visits
sarah.stanley@sheffield.ac.uk

Rhoda Watson - Business Partnerships Manager: Student Company Projects, Student Business Challenges
rhoda.watson@sheffield.ac.uk

Further support for Employers

Alongside Sheffield University Management School, the University’s Careers services also supports businesses looking to work with students.

Discover the University's opportunities