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Our MBA/MS Program students regularly bring cutting-edge knowledge and leadership skills to organizations throughout the world. Organizations benefiting from this interaction include small nonprofits, multinational corporations, government agencies, entrepreneurial start-ups and large NGOs. There are many ways for organizations to gain access to our world-class MBA/MS students:

Hire graduates for full-time positions
  • Each year, the Erb Institute graduates 20 - 25 students who have earned both the MBA and MS degrees. These individuals possess an extraordinary combination of knowledge and experience to help organizations create and implement innovative and practicable methods for cultivating sustainable enterprise.
    Download 2009 Graduating Student Resume Book (pdf)

Hire Summer Interns

  • These 10-12 week engagements involve one or more students who work within an organization on a full-time basis between May and August. Organizations begin posting these opportunities as early as November and students begin accepting offers as early as January.
    Download Summer Intern Resume Book (pdf)
    See what students and employers from Yahoo and Cisco have to say about Erb Climate Corps Interns (You Tube):
Sponsor Ross MAP/iMAP projects
  • During March and April of each year, teams of 4-6 students work full-time within external organizations on interdisciplinary action learning projects. These challenging projects focus on improving processes, solving problems, and identifying strategic opportunities.
    Learn more  
Sponsor SNRE Masters Projects
  • Teams of 3-6 students complete these projects on a part-time basis over a period of 12-18 months. These projects have covered a wide range of topics, including renewable energy, green building, sustainable products and supply chains, climate change, and pollution prevention. Masters projects are designed to help real-world clients and provide students with the opportunity to apply analytical methods and to prepare a significant research paper or technical report.
    Learn More

Erb Institute Student Engagement Opportunities:

  Summer Internship SNRE Masters Project Ross MAP Project
Project Requirements
Sponsor-determined
Sustainability relevance
Cross-functional / multidisciplinary
Project Length
10-12 weeks
12-16 months
7 weeks
Project Execution Window
May - August
Flexible
March - April
Proposals Due
January - February
December 1
November 30
Number of Students
One
3--6
4--6
Student Type
MBA/MS Students
MS Students*
MBA Students*
Student Time Commitment 
40+ hours/week
5 - 10 hours/week
40+ hours/week
Sponsor Costs
Corporate: ~$1,500/wk
Nonprofit: ~$500/wk
Project Expenses
Project Expenses
Sponsor Control re: Student Selection 
High
Medium
Low
Faculty Advisor(s)
No
Yes
Yes
Product / Output
Sponsor-determined
Report and Presentation
Report and Presentation
* Would likely include dual-degree MBA/MS students

If you would like to learn more about these opportunities, please contact the Erb Institute.
   
 

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