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At the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego, we are committed to developing innovative leaders through rigorous academics and cutting-edge research. By fostering strategic partnerships, we connect organizations with top talent, customized solutions, and industry-driven insights that drive meaningful impact.
Partnering with Rady provides exclusive benefits, including tuition scholarships, a strong talent pipeline, and enhanced brand visibility. Together, we cultivate leadership that not only adapts to the evolving business landscape but actively shapes it—driving sustainable growth and transformation across industries.
Ready to explore customized partnership opportunities? Contact Amanda Corona, Director of Corporate Partnerships, at ajcorona@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-0918.

Partnership Opportunities

Tuition Scholarships
Through our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), your employees become eligible for tuition scholarships for Rady School’s Executive MBA, FlexEvening MBA and MicroMBA programs. This exclusive benefit allows your team to pursue advanced education while applying new skills directly in the workplace.

Graduate Programs for Professional Development
Empower your emerging leaders with flexible graduate programs designed for working professionals:
  • Executive MBA: A 21-month hybrid program for senior professionals (10+ years of experience). Combines weekend in-person classes with asynchronous coursework, focusing on leadership and executive-level business acumen.
  • Flex Evening MBA: A 24–30 month program for early to mid-career professionals. Evening weekday classes allow students to balance work and studies.
  • MicroMBA: A 7-week accelerated summer program providing foundational business and leadership skills. Fully online with evening classes.
Contact: Amanda Corona ajcorona@ucsd.edu

Looking to elevate your brand, connect with top talent, or build meaningful relationships with future business leaders? Our Employer Engagement team is here to help you maximize your impact. Explore opportunities to post jobs, attend career fairs, and engage with high-potential candidates.

Resources for Employers:


Contact: The Employer Engagement Team employers@rady.ucsd.edu.

Capstone Projects at the Rady School of Management

Engage Rady School's talented graduate students on consulting projects tailored to your business needs. Teams apply advanced business and analytical skills to deliver actionable solutions. These projects provide fresh insights while giving students hands-on industry experience.

Explore the capstone opportunities below to find the right fit for your organization.

MBA Capstone (Rady Action Projects)

Ideal for: Business challenges requiring strategic insights, planning, and execution.

  • Teams of 4–6 students, guided by faculty, dedicate 10 hours/week over 8 weeks.
  • Regular check-ins ensure alignment with your objectives.
  • Deliverables: Final presentation + Executive Summary.
  • Project timeline: January–March or March–June.

Contact: Sandy Kenny sakenny@ucsd.edu.

MSBA Capstone Projects

Ideal for: Data-intensive business questions requiring analytics, AI, or machine learning.

  • Teams of 4 students, guided by faculty, work 10 hours/week for 8 weeks.
  • Deliverables: Working model + detailed presentation.
  • Timeline: March–June..
  • Past Sponsors: Amazon, Qualcomm, HP, Illumina, Thermo Fisher, Becton Dickinson, Petco.

Contact: Anshul Sachdev a1sachdev@ucsd.edu.

Master of Quantitative Finance Capstone

Ideal for: Empirical finance research projects requiring data analysis.

  • Teams of 4 students conduct research on industry-relevant topics.
  • Deliverables: Research report + optional presentation.
  • Timeline: July–September or September–December.
  • Past Sponsors: BlackRock, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, Moody’s, PIMCO, Viasat, Brandes Partners.

Contact: Michael Melvin mmelvin@ucsd.edu.

The Rady School designs tailored programs to meet your company's unique leadership and business needs. Led by our top-ranked faculty, these programs blend academic rigor with real-world insights to develop your top talent. Topics include strategy, team dynamics, decision-making, marketing, communications, data analytics, and more.

Contact: Amanda Corona ajcorona@ucsd.edu