The Center for Support of Economic Development (CSED) at the UNM Anderson
School of Management promotes understanding and application of New Mexico's
capabilities with the aim of growing the state's prosperity across
geographical and cultural boundaries. New Mexico has many comparative
advantages (favorable climate, natural beauty, abundant energy reserves)
and competitive advantages (two national laboratories, three major research
universities, four military establishments, and an expanding sector of
high-tech startup firms) that bode well for our future growth. CSED's
activities and initiatives help to leverage these advantages into better
jobs and higher living standards for all New Mexicans.
By actively engaging Anderson School personnel in partnerships with business community members and economic development advocates, CSED fosters entrepreneurial activity and serves as a liaison between UNM and organizations such as Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC), Albuquerque Economic Development (AED), the New Mexico Angels, venture capital firms, state and federal policy makers, and many others whose job is to shepherd innovation and discovery into commercial ventures.
Coursework in Management of Technology (MOT) and Entrepreneurial Studies at Anderson teach students the skills they need to generate and analyze many types of information, including but not limited to:
CSED also acts as a gateway for connecting community members with
Anderson faculty serving as professional consultants. Consulting is a
time-honored and frequent activity of faculty throughout U.S. research
universities, a practice which informs business decisions and economic
policy making based on state-of-the-art management expertise, thus
accelerating economic development within New Mexico.
Please return to the Center for Support of Economic Development or use the links at the left to learn more and request further information.
