At Yale School of Management, our mission to educate leaders for business and society isn’t just a tagline: it’s the foundation of our curriculum. For employers in the economic development sector, this means access to talent who possess both rigorous business skills and sophisticated understanding of the public and social sectors.
Why recruit from Yale SOM
SOM attracts purpose-driven future leaders focused on creating social impact which is essential for success in economic development.
- Integrated Curriculum: Our curriculum breaks down traditional disciplinary categories, teaching core business concepts through different organizational perspectives, allowing students to understand how, for example, financial decisions affect society and public policy.
- Leveraging Yale: SOM students are encouraged to take electives across Yale University. Whether tapping into the Law School, the School of the Environment, or the Jackson School of Global Affairs, our graduates bring a multidisciplinary toolkit to multifaceted economic problems.
- Global Fluency: With a mandatory global study requirement, our students not only study international development but also experience the complexities of global markets firsthand.
Targeted coursework building economic development acumen
Beyond core business mastery, Yale SOM offers specialized electives designed to prepare students for the nuances of regional and international development. A selection of related coursework can be viewed on our website. To name a few:
- Inclusive Economic Development Lab (project-based class)
- Urban Poverty and Economic Development
- Economic Policy in Developing Countries
- Strategic Management for Nonprofit Organizations
Partner with the student community
To build a strong talent pipeline, we invite you to engage directly with our student-led initiatives:
- Economic Development Student Club
This community is the hub for students dedicated to social impact. We encourage employers to host career treks, provide educational speakers, or sponsor club activities to build employer branding with our students. - Annual Economic Development Symposium
As a flagship student-organized event, this symposium is unique among top-tier business schools. It focuses on collaboration between scholars, policy makers, and sector experts offering a prime opportunity for employers to lead conversations on the future of the field. Economic Development Symposium
Ready to recruit? Let’s connect
Connect directly with Yale SOM talent at our HireSOM – Open Hour Economic Development Career Networking event happening virtually on Tuesday February 24th at 12pm-1pm ET. Free event registration via 12twenty: Register
Reach out to me to help you tailor a recruiting strategy that fits your organization’s needs, from traditional internships to specialized project roles. I am happy to promote your organization and needs to students, share resumes with you, and introduce additional opportunities to build a successful recruiting partnerships at Yale SOM. nursen.demiroz@yale.edu
