Industry Partners

The Illinois PSM thrives on its partnerships with business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. These partnerships create mutually beneficial value for your organization and for the University of Illinois. How can you partner with us?

Internships

Internships allow you to engage a single intern or a team of science experts to address real-world needs in your organization.  Efficient and cost-effective, internships also give you a preview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of Illinois PSM students.  Several internship options are available.

Read the "Illinois PSM Internship Prospectus" [pdf] for details.  Then let us know your needs, expectations, and deliverables by completing the brief "Illinois PSM Internship Form."  We will contact you and begin the process of matching you with our students.

Hiring

Illinois PSM graduates will have the unique combination of world-class graduate level education in science plus the business knowledge and skills to be productive right from the beginning. Whether they have interned with you or not, Illinois PSM graduates are well prepared to be unique contributors to your organization.

Financial Support

As a professional program, Illinois PSM students are expected to devote 100% of their time and energies to their studies.  Unlike many graduate programs, Illinois PSM students support themselves and are discouraged from holding jobs or assistantships while enrolled.  Therefore scholarships or other forms of financial support for PSM students are most welcome.

Advisory Board

The Illinois PSM depends on the active engagement of industry partners for expert advice and guidance on all matters of program content, delivery, and on-going development. The business relevance of the PSM program is critical, and industry involvement is key.

Contact Us

For more information on how to partner with us contact Kevin Sightler sightler@illinois.edu or at (217)-265-5363 (vCard).