Preparing Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Scholars
Today's rapidly changing global business world requires creative ideas, analytical reasoning, and critical thinking to stay ahead of the curve. The Department of Business and Economics at Â鶹ÊÓƵ prepares the next generation of business and finance leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and scholars.
Coursework gives you the skills to identify, analyze, and solve industry and social problems from the C-Suite to the Capitol. The Department prioritizes real-world application of knowledge in and out of the classroom. Collaborate with organizations of all sizes, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and connect with the vast Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni network around the world. The program is built to jumpstart your professional career and expand your opportunities to lead a fulfilling life of leadership and service.
Majors, Minors, and Related Programs
The Department offers four majors, some with specialized tracks, and three minors that help you tailor learning to your specific career goals. Across the majors, faculty prioritizes practical experience, social responsibility, and informed, ethical decision-making. You'll graduate with a global perspective and be career ready with the skills employers want.
Jumpstart Your Career
- Be ready to launch your career in today's top professions, such as accounting, marketing, consulting, project management, economic analysis, operations, human resources, and financial analysis.
- You will make career connections during your time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ through guest speakers, formal and informal mentoring and networking with alumni, internships, and job search support.
- The vast majority of students in our program complete at least one internship and have an alumni mentor.
Building Skills Employers Desire
The Business and Economics Department's emphasis on real-world application extends learning beyond the classroom. You'll build strong relationships while collaborating and learning with your peers through student-led organizations such as the Investment Club, the Accounting Club, the Finance Club, and Â鶹ÊÓƵ Women in Leadership. You also can take advantage of off-campus learning opportunities that include everything from an internship in Seattle to studying in Hong Kong.
Entrepreneurship — The Gustie Cup and courses are specifically designed to help you develop entrepreneurial skills
Mentoring — Build valuable relationships with alumni professionals and gain a competitive edge in the job market
Student Clubs — Getting involved in student clubs is an excellent way to build relationships outside of the classroom and gain professional skills and knowledge related to your interests
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Women in Leadership (GWIL) — Offers a variety of programs designed to help women develop leadership skills and build their networks
Study Away — Studying away is an opportunity to gain new perspectives, develop intercultural skills, and enhance your academic and professional goals
Internships — Internships are an excellent way to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations, develop new skills, and make professional contacts
Careers/Graduate School — The faculty and Career Development Center guide you with career or graduate school resources from your first year through graduation
Research and Scholar Innovation — Take your learning further through on-campus and off-campus research opportunities
Join a Strong Network of Gusties
When you enroll as a Business and Economics student at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, you're networking with a community of alumni who actively help students with mentoring, internships, and career connections. You're minutes away from the medium-sized city of Mankato and an hour from the dynamic Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. You'll learn about economics, accounting, finance, marketing, management, and more, gaining a well-rounded education that will prepare you for success in your future career. Join a network of Gusties in Minnesota and beyond.
Contact Business and Economics
Email:Ìýeconomics-dept [at] gustavus.edu (economics-dept[at]gustavus[dot]edu)
Phone:Ìý(507) 933-7414
Beck Academic Hall, 152
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082
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