Departments

Albers' five departments—Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Management—form the foundation of our educational philosophy. Each contributes unique insights and skills for tomorrow's leaders.

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The Albers School of Business and Economics is a vibrant hub of learning, offering a diverse range of departments and disciplines to prepare you for the business world. Our five core departments—Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing, and Management—form the foundation of our educational philosophy, each contributing unique insights and skills essential for the business leaders of tomorrow.

Within these departments we offer specialized disciplines that cater to the evolving needs of the business world. These include Business Law, ensuring you understand the legal framework within which businesses operate; Business Communications, which hones your ability to convey ideas effectively; Operations, focusing on the efficiency of business processes; and Business Administration, providing a broad understanding of business operations.

For those interested in the cutting-edge intersection of technology and business, we offer Business Analytics and Information Systems, which teach you to leverage data for strategic decision-making. Risk Advisory and Assurance and Global Business prepare you to navigate risks and opportunities in international markets. We also emphasize the importance of ethical decision-making through Business Ethics, and for those with a passion for specific industries, we offer Sport and Entertainment Management.

Begin your transformative path at Albers, where growth and learning illuminate every step of your academic adventure. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact. With a commitment to comprehensive education and a global perspective, get ready to lead with insight and integrity. Your unforgettable college experience begins here - let's make it count.

Albers Academic Departments

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Department of Accounting

Accounting Chair: Gabe Saucedo, PhD
Senior Administrative Assistant: Jeremy Huff
Phone: 206-296-5723
Email address: jhuff1@seattleu.edu 
Courses: Accounting, Risk Advisory and Assurance, MBA*, Early Career MBA*
* these courses are homed in multiple departments

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Department of Economics

Accounting Chair: Bridget Hiedemann, PhD
Senior Administrative Assistant: Armen Papyan
Phone: 206-296-2540
Email address: apapyan@seattleu.edu 
Courses: Economics, Business Analytics*, MBA*, Early Career MBA*
* these courses are homed in multiple departments

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Department of Finance

Accounting Chair: Cathy Cao, PhD
Senior Administrative Assistant: Currently vacant
Phone: 206-296-5712
Email address: caoc@seattleu.edu 
Courses: Finance, MBA*, Early Career MBA*
* these courses are homed in multiple departments

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Department of Management

Accounting Chair: Jeffery Smith, PhD
Senior Administrative Assistant: Jani Medeiros
Phone: 206-296-5302
Email address: medeirj@seattleu.edu 
Courses: Management, Business Administration, Business Analytics*, Global Business, Information Systems, MBA*, ECMBA*
* these courses are homed in multiple departments

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Department of Marketing

Accounting Chair: Mathew Isaac, PhD
Senior Administrative Assistant: Jani Medeiros
Phone: 206-296-5302
Email address: medeirj@seattleu.edu 
Courses: Marketing, Business Communications, Business Law, Operations, MBA*, ECMBA*
* these courses are homed in multiple departments