Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management

Overview

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management is located within two colleges - the SC Johnson College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. Its internationally renowned areas of expertise in food and agricultural economics, management, environmental and resource economics, and international and development economics work in concert to fulfill the School's mission to inform and foster the public stewardship and private management of businesses, organizations, livelihoods, and natural resources. The Dyson School offers BS, MS, MPS, and PhD degrees, conducts frontier research and delivers innovative extension/outreach programs in all four of the School's areas of expertise. Its undergraduate degree is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Website: dyson.cornell.edu

General Information

Administration

  • Jinhua Zhao, The David J. Nolan Dean
  • Aija Leiponen, Senior Director of Dyson Programs 
  • Ivan Rudik, Director of Graduate Studies
  • Calum Turvey, Associate Director of Graduate Studies
  • Stephen Shu, Director of Master of Professional Studies & Director of CEMS
  • Sarah Wolfolds, Director of Undergraduate Studies & Director of Grand Challenges
  • Christopher A. Wolf, Director of Land Grant Programs
  • Jennifer Majka, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Erica Ostermann, Director of Student Services & Advising
  • Nicole Heasley, Registrar
  • Jackie Doyle, Managing Director of Career Management

Special Academic Opportunities

Study Abroad

Undergraduate students in the Dyson School have two approved channels for studying abroad during the fall or spring semesters: the CALS Exchange Program or Cornell Abroad. Through these two options, students have literally hundreds of opportunities in more than 70 countries. Both options allow students to earn credit toward their Cornell degree, including the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) distribution requirements and Dyson’s core and concentration requirements.