SYRACUSE — The Madden Corporate Partnership Program (MCPP) is a new initiative at Le Moyne College through the school’s Madden College of Business and Economics. The college has selected M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) as its first corporate partner under the MCPP. Under the program, eligible employees of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) who enroll in selected […]
SYRACUSE — The Madden Corporate Partnership Program (MCPP) is a new initiative at Le Moyne College through the school’s Madden College of Business and Economics.
The college has selected M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) as its first corporate partner under the MCPP. Under the program, eligible employees of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) who enroll in selected graduate programs in the Madden College of Business and Economics will receive a 20 percent reduction in tuition.
The programs include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) degrees. The tuition reduction would start with the spring 2026 semester.
M&T Bank has nearly 400 employees working in the Central New York region and the bank sees value in opening a pathway to a Le Moyne degree for those who are interested.
“Recognizing their strong presence in this region, we approached Le Moyne about becoming a corporate partner for these graduate programs in the Madden College of Business and Economics,” Steve Gorczynski, M&T Bank regional president for Central New York, said in the Le Moyne announcement. “As a 1990 graduate, I know firsthand the value of a Le Moyne education and the distinction that comes from earning a degree from the College.”
Le Moyne has more than 30 graduates who have had careers with M&T Bank, the school noted.
Qualifying, maintaining membership
To qualify and maintain membership in MCPP, businesses must have more than 10 full-time employees and “show a demonstrated commitment” to Le Moyne College. The school has no minimum number of employees required to enroll to receive the reduced tuition rate.
Companies must also “hold a clear commitment” to the Central New York region and its future development.
They must also “regularly promote the partnership” with Le Moyne College to employees. Examples can include hosting Le Moyne faculty and staff at the organization to meet with prospective students, emailing program materials to employees, and/or scheduling virtual information sessions for employees to express interest and learn more about the partnership.
Companies must also “serve as points of contact” for the Madden College of Business and Economics regarding “cutting-edge and future-forward” curricular matters.
Applicants who are admitted to the MBA or MSIS program at Le Moyne College will be automatically screened for their eligibility during the admission process. Should applicants work at an official Madden corporate partner, they will be notified in their admission letter that this award will be applied to their bill.
Students will be required to supply a simple employment-verification form each term to receive the reduced tuition rate. Employment must be maintained at an approved Madden corporate partner to continue receiving the tuition reduction, Le Moyne said.
An application to become a Madden Corporate Partner is available at this link: https://connect.lemoyne.edu/register/?id=769c62e8-ff4a-47ec-95bd-b1407d9b1baf.
The application should be completed by a human-resources representative or appropriate executive-level leader in the organization, Le Moyne noted.
