Economics Graduate: Amaia Calhoun
Amaia Calhoun, C'2023, is a graduating senior and economics major with a double minor in Spanish and Management and Organization. During her matriculation at Spelman, she served as the secretary of business and finance for the 81st administration of Spelman’s Student Government Association.
Calhoun, one of Spelman College's class of 2023 valedictorians, is also an Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program Scholar, a Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Career Prep Fellow, and a member of the Eta Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Her area of research is minority entrepreneurship and venture capital.
What are her plans after she graduates?
Following graduation, Calhoun will join the Princeton University Investment Company (PRINCO) as an investment analyst.
What Is Economics and Why Does it Matter?
Economics is a social science concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. Students in our department are given a variety of tools that will allow them to learn and examine economics on a local and global level. We focus on various topics such as Health Economics, Urban Economics, Women in the Economy, Data Science and Management, and Money and Baking.
Our curriculum focuses on not only economic theory but statistical analysis as well. By teaching students how to construct and interpret empirical findings, they become better equipped to navigate the complex issues of the world. Students are also introduced to courses that will prepare them for a Master of Business Administration degree, such as management practicum. In addition to our economics major and minor, we offer a minor in management and organization.