The Social Impact Fellows program develops enterprise-ready graduate students with the mindset, mentorship, and cross-functional fluency to lead purpose-driven innovation in any business setting—positioning Rutgers Business School as a leader in advancing business education for social good. The program encourages a systems-level view of how business functions work together to drive meaningful change—helping graduate students understand the full potential of business to create positive impact in the areas of Health, Climate, and Shared Prosperity. Through coursework, executive mentorship, experiential learning, and AI for social good, students build the knowledge, confidence, and networks needed to lead across diverse business functions.
Each Student is:
- Enrolled in program for 1-year (academic) fellowship
- Matched with an Executive-in-Residence (EIR) or Strategic Advisor (SA) for 1:1 mentorship and coaching
- Sponsored by a leading purpose-driven company aligned with one of RICSI’s three focus areas,
- Guided to complete classroom and a real-world applied project tied to that company’s impact priorities
Program Requirements
Fall 2026 Semester: Foundations
- Enroll and complete Introduction to Corporate Social Innovation (CSI) MBA Course
- Be assigned an Executive in Residence or Strategic Advisor for Mentorship aligned with their pillar
- Corporate Sponsor Pairing
- Complete 3 Mentorship Sessions: Career Discovery, Personal Reflection, Project Planning)
Spring 2027 Semester: Applied Fellowship
- Complete Experiential Learning Project
- Final presentation to sponsors, Rutgers community, and RICSI leadership
- Possible networking; Professional Development event attendance
Further Program Possibilities:
- Research - e.g., experiential learning research project
- Publication - e.g., publish a blog or peer-reviewed article based on project/learning
- Networking - among corporate leaders and peers
- Events & Workshops attendance
We’re seeking sponsors to support this program and help expand its impact.
If you are interested in exploring this sponsorship opportunity and investing in the next generation of social impact leaders, please contact us at ricsi.director@business.rutgers.edu.