The SBI program is an excellent means for a university to provide meaningful community service. The SBI program enhances the credibility of the business curriculum for both the community and prospective students, which can enrich the diversity of the student body or increase its size. The SBI program enhances recognition of the business program among the university's constituents, which can lead to more financial contributions and grant opportunities. For Business Community Businesses receive consulting at no or very low cost. All field cases and student project teams are under direct faculty supervision.
Businesses benefit from project team and faculty discussions.
From 1991 to 1992, SBI clients created 10,697 net new jobs as a result of the SBI consulting they received. From 1990 to 1993, gross revenues in SBI clients' companies increased by 38 percent.