Applied Economics and Management (BS)

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, SC Johnson College of Business

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Program Description

The Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management (AEM), part of both the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, is uniquely poised to seize the 21st century’s emerging business opportunities and tackle its most significant challenges.

The AACSB accredited undergraduate business school provides management education and the opportunity to specialize in accounting; agribusiness management; applied economics; business analytics; entrepreneurship; environmental, energy and resource economics; food industry management; finance; international trade & development; marketing; or strategy.

Students can also easily combine the AEM major with a minor or double major in another of CALS majors in the life sciences, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences or applied social sciences.

Academic Standards

  • A grade of D- or better must be obtained to count course for major.
  • Only one course in the core requirements may be taken for an S/U grade.
  • Independent study coursework does not count toward any of the core or concentration requirements, unless otherwise noted.
  • Students are required to complete a minimum of one concentration in order to meet degree requirements.
  • If desired, a student may choose to complete an additional concentration, but may not exceed two concentrations towards degree requirements.
  • Courses used to fulfill core requirements can not also be used to fulfill concentration requirements.
  • Students may apply one concentration elective course to fulfill the requirements of two concentrations.
  • All concentration requirements must be taken for a letter grade unless the course is offered S/U only.