BS Applied Economics and Management

There’s so much happening within our AEM program. Read more about our students, faculty, alumni, and staff in these stories and updates.

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Women Leaders Discuss Barriers to Venture Capital

Panelists say relationships, mentorship, and allyship can help mitigate some of the challenges women face in entering the field.

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Poets and Quants Ranks Dyson School No. 2 Among Business Programs

Poets and Quants’ ranking of the Dyson School rose four points to its highest position to date of No. 2, with a composite score of 98.9 out of 100.

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Economist: Dairy Industry Could Take a Hit From Tariffs

The dairy industry could lose billions of dollars if President Trump imposes tariffs, a dairy economist shared.

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Is This Alum’s Clothing Firm Thriving? Ewe Betcha!

Mac Bishop ’11 is founder and CEO of Wool & Prince, which makes apparel—from dress shirts to underwear—out of fine merino wool.

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Beer Sold in Grocery Stores Drives Higher Sales in Other Categories

Beer-purchasing households visit grocery stores more frequently and increase their total monthly grocery expenditures.

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Grand Challenges Impact Competition Winner Protects Rural Artisans in India

The Grand Challenges Impact Competition on November 14 showcased community-engaged learning projects that build business for a better world.

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Gretchen McCarthy Tells Students: Sustainability Is Part of Target’s Core Strategy

The chief supply chain and logistics officer discussed how her team at Target is reducing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Private Jet Startup Wins Hospitality Pitch Deck Competition

Nolan School MMH students Harry Han and Benjamin Lin delivered a winning pitch for a startup enabling travelers to book private jets online in China.

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Grasslands Are Invaluable for Capturing Carbon, Says James Clement III

America’s grasslands protect carbon better than trees, which are declining in number due to forest fires, drought, and climate change, says Clement.