Discover the Opportunities with Business and Economics
Diversify your portfolio of business and finance experience, from studying international business in Spain to winning seed money for your start-up company. Check out all the possibilities to grow outside your classes.
Mentoring
This campus-wide program matches Gustavus students with a Gustavus alum, parent, or friend for a mentoring relationship. It prepares students for their transition to professional life upon graduation. Most graduates from the Economics and Management Department participate in the mentoring program. Mentoring program information.
Study Away
Many students in the department choose to do a semester studying away from campus. Credits from semester-long programs can meet requirements of the major or minor. The Department also coordinates a January independent study in Hong Kong to provide an opportunity to learn about international business and global financial markets and experience Asia's banking center. Study Away information.
Internships
Most students complete at least one internship before graduating. Internships are an outstanding way to explore possible career paths. An internship may be for academic credit or independent, either paid or voluntary. Our strong alumni network provides connections and opportunities. Internships information.
Careers and Graduate School
Gustavus graduates leave the Hill prepared to lead and excel in a wide variety of business careers and Gustavus prepares students to be successful in a myriad of different graduate programs. Some of the most frequently selected paths are an economics PhD and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Careers and Graduate School information.
Innovation Scholars
The Innovation Scholars Program is an innovative experiential learning opportunity for students at participating private colleges and universities in Minnesota. Students are provided with first-hand research and marketability analysis experience with new real world innovation projects from leading inventors and researchers at Mayo Clinic, Medical Alley, and NASA. Students work in teams of four, with at least one science major and one business major on each team, to complete research projects that ultimately assist inventors in the assessment of ideas for new products submitted by researchers. Interested juniors and seniors majoring in either science, nursing, or business may apply for an internship position with the Mayo Innovation Scholars Program.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student clubs and organizations are a great way to get involved and engage outside of the classroom. The Department has several clubs, all focused on building strong relationships while gaining professional skills and career knowledge.
Finance Club
Finance Club organizes campus events to teach financial literacy that better prepare your for a career in finance and you will learn strategies to nurture your personal financial well-being.
Investment Club
Investment Club helps students learn about markets and investing by actively managing a diversified investment portfolio with a market value in excess of $250,000. Members also compete for prizes and bragging rights in an annual stock market simulation game. The Skone Club contributes a portion of its gains to student scholarships every year.
Gustavus Empowered Leaders
Gustavus Empowered Leaders (G.E.L) is a campus student organization that is popular among Econ/Management students. Its purpose is to prepare, promote, and inspire Gusties in their professional and personal leadership development to reach their fullest potential.
Entrepreneurship
Gustavus provides an excellent environment for aspiring entrepreneurs. A liberal arts focus on critical thinking and creative problem-solving are essential for success. The Gustie Entrepreneur Cup pairs student entrepreneurs with alumni mentors to develop and pitch a business concept. The winning pitches win seed money to help their dream get started.