Connect with Marquette Business

There are numerous ways for companies and community organizations to engage with Marquette Business. Please consider the opportunities below and reach out to our Dean’s Office with any questions.

Become a Marquette Business Partner

Building a strong workforce goes beyond attracting top talent — it requires intentional investment in people. Through the Marquette Business Partner Program, your organization will gain a strategic advantage by strengthening employee retention, accelerating business outcomes and cultivating future leaders.

Sparking connection. Igniting possibility.

We invite you to join a growing network of partners committed to developing talent at every stage. Together, we connect your organization with workforce-ready students while advancing the professional growth of your current team through continued education and results-driven development.

Partner Benefits

Unparalleled recruiting access
Increased on-campus visibility
Early event opt-in (career fairs, networking events, panels and more!)
Tuition savings on graduate level degrees
Discounts on professional development courses
Free to join — renewable annually
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1. Recruit Marquette Talent

Housed in O’Brien Hall, the Business Career Center provides career readiness and recruitment resources that directly connect employers, students and alumni. Catering specifically to the College of Business Administration, the Business Career Center supports the greater Marquette Business community by connecting talent looking for employment with companies looking to hire.

Partners enjoy:

Early registration for career fairs, networking and employment events
Promotion of internship and full-time positions on the college’s Handshake account
Unparalleled access to Marquette Business’s skilled applicant pool
Logo prominently featured on video board in main lobby of O’Brien Hall

Business Career Center staff can help your organization connect with top talent for internships and full-time positions through campus events and the Handshake job posting resource. Learn more about the Business Career Center: Website | E-mail

2. Expand the Student Experience

Partner employees are encouraged to connect with students in the classroom and contribute their expertise to the next generation of business leaders. Employees are welcome to serve as expert speakers, guest lecturers, panelists and more, supporting student learning and development both in and beyond the classroom.

Partners enjoy:

Access to student-led consulting projects to address your company's key business challenges
Facilitating applied learning experiences such as company visits, real world business simulations and case competitions
Supporting classroom projects with industry expertise
Participation in networking, panels and speaker events with student organizations
Opportunity to serve on an industry or curricular advisory board

3. Executive Education and Professional Development

Ready to invest in employee development and rapidly upscale your workforce? Marquette Business Executive Education provides customizable, expert-led professional development opportunities for working professionals and business leaders. Course topics include leadership, sales and marketing, finance, insurance, AI and more.

Partners enjoy:

Early registration for upcoming courses
Exclusive discounts
Most classes earn credit toward graduate degrees
Opportunities to get involved

Have a topic you’d love to teach? Our team is always on the lookout for local professionals to facilitate courses. Contact our team to discuss what this could look like — you’ll score free seats for your company in any course you lead! Learn more about customized offerings that empower your organization with the skills, knowledge, and networking needed to succeed: Website | E-mail

4. Business Graduate Degrees

Discounts are available for partner employees pursuing graduate degrees through the Tuition Savings Program. The Graduate School of Management houses nationally ranked, expert-led degrees, including the MBA, Executive MBA and specialized master’s programs, forming ethical and strategic leaders prepared to serve. Expert faculty and applied learning opportunities bring coursework to life – a graduate degree from Marquette Business connects theory to real-world practice from day one, forming ethical leaders prepared to serve their teams and the world beyond.

Partners enjoy:

Discounts on tuition for employees
Access to top-ranked MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized master's programs
Connection to alumni network of over 25,000 and growing

Learn more about the Graduate School of Management: Website | E-mail

Join the Marquette Business Partner Program

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Additional Ways to Engage

Host an Event

Utilizing our building for your next event or meeting provides unique exposure to our students and faculty. Dr. E. J. and Margaret O’Brien Hall is a modern, technology-focused building with space for all types of business meetings and events. Website | E-mail

Institute, Centers and Programs

Industry connectivity and applied learning are central to College of Business Administration specialized centers and programs. Learn more through the links below.

Vieth Institute for Real Estate Leadership

Center for Supply Chain Management

AIM - Applied Investment Management

Commercial Banking Program

Center for Professional Selling

Applied Global Business Learning

Center for Applied Economics

Sustainability Lab