Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Anderson School of Management?

The Anderson School of Management is the business school at The University of New Mexico, founded in 1947.


What is the mission of The Anderson School?

At Anderson we are committed to: 1) shaping the intellect and character of the next generation of business leaders, 2) advancing the knowledge and practice of management, 3) promoting economic development and 4) building a vibrant intellectual community that serves the highest and best interests of all our stakeholders.


When was the School's name changed to The Anderson School and Graduate School of Management and who is Robert O. Anderson?

1974; New Mexico oil man and longtime ARCO/Atlantic Richfield CEO.


Who is the Dean of The Anderson School?

Dr. Amy Wohlert, Interim Dean


What degrees does The Anderson School offer?

BBA (web site), MBA (web site), Master of Accounting/MACCT (web site), Professional MBA (web site), and Executive MBA (web site).


How many departments are there at The Anderson School of Management?

Four: Accounting; Marketing, Information and Decision Sciences; Organizational Studies; and Finance, International and Technology Management.


Who are the chairs of these four departments?

Steve Yourstone, Chair, Marketing Information and Decision Sciences
Jacqueline Hood, Chair, Organizational Studies
Joni Young, Chair, Accounting
Raul deGouvea, Chair, Finance International and Technology Management


How many students are in The School's programs?

BBA: 973
MBA: 432
EMBA: 108


How can I request information about the BBA/MBA/PMBA/EMBA programs?

For information about the BBA and MBA programs, contact the Advisement and Placement Center at (505) 277-3888 or visit the BBA web site (http://bba.mgt.unm.edu) or the MBA web site (http://mba.mgt.unm.edu).

For information about the PMBA and EMBA programs, contact the Management Development Center at (505) 277-2525 or visit the PMBA website (http://pmba.mgt.unm.edu) or EMBA web site (http://emba.mgt.unm.edu).


How many alumni are there and where are they?

There are over 11,700 Anderson alumni. Nearly 10,000 live in New Mexico and the rest live in the other 49 states, 2 US territories, 29 foreign countries and various military installations around the world.


How can I become an active alum?

Contact the UNM Alumni Relations Office at (505) 277-5808 to keep your contact information up-to-date. If you’d like to be a guest lecturer in a class or join the part-time faculty, contact the Anderson Development Office at (505) 277-6264.


How can I make a donation to The Anderson School of Management?

Contact the Development Office at (505) 277-6264 or e-mail us at friends@mgt.unm.edu.

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