The Center for Support of Economic Development (CSED) at the Anderson School of Management is dedicated to New Mexico's economic development through wealth generation and high-paying job creation. Lead by Dr. Sul Kassicieh, Distinguished Professor and Anderson School Endowed Chair in Economic Development, CSED partners with business leaders and entrepreneurs to assist them in meeting their goals while at the same time preparing our students to be our state's next generation of business visionaries.
Areas of study and outreach activities fostered by CSED provide rewarding opportunities for students, faculty, policymakers, and business community members to come together in mutual partnership. The center encourages Anderson School of Management students to undertake a clinical approach through experiential learning projects which bring real-world experience into the classroom and help retain our finest scholars. Students directly support the business community in market research, financial projections, general business planning, new technology adoption, and public investment research. Students are also encouraged to become entrepreneurs themselves, building and growing the innovative businesses which will propel our economy forward. Faculty members offer consulting services in their areas of expertise, enhancing the knowledge base available to area businesses. By involving elected representatives and economic development professionals in its activities, the Center for Support of Economic Development strengthens relationships with state and federal policy makers and civic organizations to advance an improving quality of life in New Mexico.
