Economics Graduate: Amber Jenkins
Amber Jenkins, C'2023, is a graduating senior and economics major. During her matriculation at Spelman, she interned with Black Business Investment Fund as a loan operation intern.
A member of the Economics Club, Future Business Leaders of Spelman, Corporate Leadership Mentorship Program and Spelpreneur, Jenkins is a Spring 2023 Women of Excellence in Leadership Scholar (WELS).
What are her plans after she graduates?
Following graduation, Jenkins will take some time to explore her career interests and secure a full-time position in business consulting. She aspires to obtain a MBA in the future.
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.