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Ness School of Management and Economics

Ness School of Management and Economics

Ness School of Management and Economics

The Ness School of Management and Economics offers students a high-quality education and excellent job placement opportunities. Our 30 full-time faculty members teach a broad range of courses in economics and related business disciplines, including finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, strategic management and marketing. 

We conduct research in economics (applied micro- and macroeconomics, money and banking and policy analysis), agricultural economics and agribusiness (agricultural marketing and trade, farm and ranch management, land valuation, agricultural policy and rural development and natural resources/environmental issues) and business economics (entrepreneurship, finance, management and marketing) and we provide extension, outreach and general service programs in economics, management and taxation.

Study Tips for Finals

Study Tips for Finals

Are you ready to take on finals? They're just a few short days away, so the time to study is now! It may be hard to put your mind to work, but you can finish your classes strong when you study. If you find yourself struggling to study, check out our tips to make your study sessions effective!

Meet our Clubs

Ness School Clubs for YOU!

Are you looking for a way to meet other people who share your interests or easy networking opportunities? Join one of the Ness School’s clubs! Our clubs are student led and have countless opportunities for students to grow professionally, network with industry leaders and expand their knowledge. The Ness School has a variety of clubs so that you can truly pursue all of your passions!

Dr. Wang accepting his award.

Dr. Wang named Club Advisor of the Year

Our very own Ness School professor, Dr. Zhiguang (Gerald) Wang, was selected as the Students’ Association Club Advisor of the Year on April 4th, 2022. Read on to learn about why he was selected for this honor!

How to Stop Procrastinating

How to Stop Procrastination

Procrastination causes unnecessary stress and makes your to-do list grow longer and longer. While we are all guilty of procrastinating, there are ways that can help you stay on top of your work and defeat procrastination before it even starts.

Summer Classes for you in 2022

Summer Classes for You in 2022

Are you looking to get ahead of classes this summer? Maybe you need to make up a few credits? Do you just want to take a course for something to do? Learn more about a few course options for YOU to take this summer below!

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Santos named endowed director of SDSU's Ness School of Management and Economics

Lynn Sargeant, dean of South Dakota State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, announced today Joseph Santos has been selected as the second person to hold the title of endowed director of the Ness School of Management and Economics.  ...
Eluned Jones, Larry Ness and 2022 investiture

Ness School of Management and Economics honors Jones with endowed directorship

On April 5, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences hosted a pivotal day that was a decade in the making with the formal investiture of Eluned Jones as the inaugural recipient of the Ness Director of the Ness School of Management and Economics.

Kolady selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar

Deepthi Kolady, associate professor in the Ness School of Management and Economics, has been selected as a 2022-2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholar. As a Fulbright scholar, Kolady will be visiting Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2023.