Partnership

Academic partners

PUNE Institute of Management

The collaborative global joint dual degree program between PUNE Institute of Management (PIBM) in Pune, India, and University of Bridgeport, offers a unique educational opportunity for students to engage in a comprehensive learning experience. Students delve into PIBM's flagship Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program during their first year while completing their master's in Business Administration (MBA) at UB in the second year of the program.

PIBM Pune Institute of Business Management NAAC Accredited Institute

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology


Zhejiang University of Science and Technology (ZUST) in Hangzhou, China, offers an innovative undergraduate dual degree program in collaboration with University of Bridgeport. Students study and earn a dual degree at both universities. This collaborative initiative provides students with a solid foundation in finance while exposing them to diverse international perspectives in the field.

The University Abdelmalek Essaâdi

The collaboration between University of Bridgeport and the University Abdelmalek Essaâdi (ENCG) in Casablanca, Morocco is a graduate dual degree initiative where students can gain a comprehensive education that combines the strengths of both institutions.

Industry partners

The Ernest C. Trefz School of Business has many global, national, regional and local, business and industry partners that provide internships, jobs, funding, opportunities for collaboration, and experiential projects. Below is a partial list of our partners.

  • Bigelow Tea
  • Blackrock
  • Bridgeport Regional Business Council
  • Bridgeport Islamic Community Center
  • Conair Corporation
  • IBM
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • M & T Bank
  • Octagon Sports
  • Pitney Bowes
  • Save the Children
  • Sikorsky
  • Southwestern CT Manufactures Association
  • Subway World Headquarters