Policy Analysis and Management Minor

Brooks School of Public Policy

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Program Description

The Brooks School offers a 15-credit minor in Policy Analysis and Management (PAM) for Cornell undergraduates outside of the Brooks School majors.

Students can tailor the minor to focus on a specific policy area or opt for a broader range of courses for a general overview of policy analysis.

For inquiries, please contact the Brooks Undergraduate Program. 

Admissions

To declare any minor within the Brooks School please fill out the Intention to Minor in the Brooks School of Public Policy form.

Program Policies

  • There can be no substitution for any of the required courses.
  • Students must enroll in the PUBPOL section of the course. Cross-listed sections are not applicable.
  • Students must earn a grade of B- or better in every course. S/U will only be accepted if it is the only grade option available.
  • PUBPOL Special studies courses (PUBPOL 4000, PUBPOL 4010, PUBPOL 4020, PUBPOL 4030) do not count towards the PAM minor.
  • Policy Analysis and Management (PAM), Public Policy (PUBPOL) and Health Care Policy (HCP) majors are not eligible to complete the Policy Analysis and Management minor.
  • Keeping track of courses required and completed is the student’s responsibility. Students will not be assigned a Brooks School advisor. 

Once a student enrolls in their final course, students must complete the Application to Graduate with a Minor in Brooks form.