From personalized coaching to industry connections, our master’s program empowers you to take the next big step-see how our students turned support into success below through inspiring testimonials and real career stories.
“The career services team was in touch before I even arrived on campus . They are very well organized and know each and every student personally. The mock-interview and resume review sessions were especially helpful to me. Because the team knows you personally, they give tailored advice, rather than providing every student with the same resources.”
Rik Oosting, MPS '22, Sharma Strategy Group
"Cornell offered me the opportunity to take classes, learn the industry, and make a better and informed decision on my future career goal. After all the classes, internships, I made the transition from client wealth management into a data-driven investment role. Courses in financial analytics and machine learning gave me the technical foundation I use daily, while projects and case studies helped me learn how to translate data into actionable insights for investment decisions."
Catherine Xinguo Peng, MPS/CEMS MIM '22
"The program sharpened my analytical thinking and taught me to approach problems with both structure and creativity.
The school is deeply committed to helping students explore career paths through well-organized career fairs and networking events.
These opportunities allowed me to learn about the day-to-day realities of different firms and make informed choices about where I would fit best."
Luigi Massimiliano Gazzo, MPS/CEMS MIM '25
Preparing for your career
As an MPS student, you have access to resources across the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. In addition, you are required to complete a capstone problem-solving project, which will give you hands-on experience as you prepare for your post-graduate career.
Students have the opportunity to work in groups with real-world clients to understand how different research questions can be addressed with empirical methods. This challenging capstone course requires creativity, teamwork, and persistence, and provides experience in research design, data collection, analysis, and the visualization and presentation of results. Past clients have included technology startups, healthcare providers, insurance companies, nonprofit organizations, and beyond.
The Career Management Office at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business can guide you in developing a self-marketing campaign and a personalized career strategy based on your experiences and interests. Every student has their own career journey, and with the career teams’ guidance, you’ll gain the skills to focus your job search, ace your interviews, and launch a successful career. MPS students benefit from our one-on-one advising, group workshops, employer information sessions, expert speakers, and 24/7 access to our online resources such as Management Consulted, Careernomics, Exponent and Vmock.
Dyson faculty members are widely published scholars, award-winning teachers, and industry thought leaders. Acting as formal advisors, MPS Concentration Leaders can help you decide on coursework as your plan for your future career. They are also great resources when it comes to making connections in the industry or exploring different job functions.
Ready to See Where the Cornell MPS in Applied Economics and Management Could Take You?
