Strategic Location Leverage Suffolk University Sawyer Business School’s proximity to Boston’s financial and innovation clusters to cross-sell executive education, finance and tech-focused programs, and partnerships with local employers for internships, co-op opportunities, and sponsored research.

Applied Cyber Expansion capitalize on the recent introduction of the applied cybersecurity certificate with SANS to offer enterprise training for local firms seeking upskilling in security competencies, phishing defense, and incident response through tailored corporate programs.

AI Curriculum Context Position ongoing AI-related initiatives and the co-major as avenues for enterprise collaborations in AI literacy, ethics, governance, and industry-specific AI applications, engaging companies exploring AI strategy, talent pipelines, and scientific advisory roles.

Leadership & Governance Engage with the board and university leadership transitions as an opportunity to offer strategic partnerships, custom executive education, and philanthropy-aligned programs that align with governance, nonprofit impact, and regional economic development goals.

Athletics & Community Leverage publicized athletic leadership changes and campus visibility to create sponsorships, student project partnerships, and university-wide outreach programs that connect brands with community engagement and social impact initiatives.