Corporate & Community Collaboration at Penn State Great Valley

At Penn State Great Valley, we are committed to fostering strong partnerships with businesses, organizations, and communities to drive innovation, research, and development in critical industries. Our campus is a hub for corporate and community collaboration, offering tailored opportunities that leverage our expertise in a range of fields, including information technology, engineering, and business. With specialized degrees and certificates in high-demand areas, our campus is an ideal partner for organizations looking to solve complex challenges, improve operational efficiency, or gain a competitive edge.

Why Partner with Penn State Great Valley?

Industry-Driven Expertise: Faculty with many years of experience in their fields
Access to Resources: Advanced technologies and R&D labs
Flexible Options: From co-branded research to tailored internships

Areas of Expertise for Research and Education

Artificial Intelligence: Develop solutions using deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics for healthcare, finance, and industrial automation.
Cyber Security: Protect data, infrastructure, and systems from evolving security risks. Implement zero-trust architectures and threat intelligence platforms for critical infrastructure protection, with expertise in GDPR/HIPAA compliance frameworks.
Data Analytics: Harness the power of data to drive decision-making and innovation. Unlock predictive insights through advanced techniques like neural networks and time-series analysis, optimizing supply chains and customer behavior modeling.
System Design and Development: Architect and implement scalable enterprise solutions using cutting-edge socio-technical architectures, AI-enhanced full stack technology stacks, and IoT integrations. Our approach emphasizes cloud-native, serverless microservices, and edge computing paradigms, ensuring seamless portability across mobile, web, and emerging platforms while prioritizing privacy, sustainability, and performance.
Accounting & Finance: Our programs in accounting and finance provide both theoretical foundations and practical applications to help organizations navigate financial complexities, optimize financial performance, and maintain regulatory compliance in a rapidly changing environment.
Marketing Strategy & Analytics: Develop and implement effective marketing strategies with a focus on digital transformation, consumer behavior analytics, and data-driven marketing. We offer expertise in everything from brand positioning to customer relationship management and digital marketing.

Collaboration Models

Applied Research Collaborations

Our faculty and graduate students work alongside your experts to deliver actionable findings that can help guide business decisions and innovation. These projects can also serve as a testing ground for new ideas, allowing for exploration and development before full implementation.

For business or marketing research collaborations, please contact Zugang "Leo" Liu, Ph.D., Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Management Programs, at [email protected].
For engineering or information technology research collaborations, please contact Raghu Sangwan, Ph.D., Associate Chief Academic Officer and Director of Engineering Programs, at [email protected].

Graduate Student Internships

Gain access to highly skilled graduate students through internship opportunities designed to give your company valuable talent while providing students with hands-on experience in their field of study. Create custom internship frameworks that align academic projects with corporate needs. Internships allow organizations to test potential future employees and leverage their unique skill sets for short-term projects, all while contributing to the students’ academic and professional growth. For more information, contact Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, at [email protected].

Student Recruiting

Tap into a talent pipeline of 450+ graduate students and recent graduates of technology and business programs who are highly motivated and ready to contribute to your organization. For more information, contact Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, at [email protected].

Educational and Professional Development Opportunities

Educate your employees to meet your company’s needs in areas such as project management, Six Sigma, cyber security, AI, logistics, and leadership.

For more information, contact Jeanette Donahue, Education Program Specialist of Professional Programs, at [email protected].