The Business Associates Program is a partnership between the Sloan School and companies that value their recruiting relationship and wish to provide financial support. Through annual gifts, Associates support vital School activities and enhance student life.
Associates usually designate a senior manager as the key campus contact.
The School in turn responds with support for corporate interests in ways that are unique to the MIT community. In addition, by supporting Sloan programs and student activities, Business Associates benefit by increasing their visibility and informal interaction with Sloan students, resulting in more effective recruiting. Sponsors of tracks are recognized in promotional literature and may participate both in and out of the classroom, providing projects or speakers as appropriate. Some corporations sponsor educational or recreational events as part of the annual orientation program, diversity workshops, or Outward Bound leadership training programs. Each year there are approximately six student trips to various parts of the world.