Inside and outside the classroom, you’ll see Dyson’s “Our business is a better world” vision in action.
The Dyson School undergraduate applied economics and management degree (AEM) is known for its strong, industry-specific academics and unrivaled experiential learning offerings. You’ll learn from a distinguished group of scholars and practitioners, all of whom not only share their expertise with Dyson School students but also advance their fields and address global issues through research and community engagement.
The Dyson program is built upon rich expertise in fields, such as finance, technology, consulting, consumer packaged goods, and agribusiness.
The rigorous AEM program centers on a core of applied economics and management courses, and it’s also flexible enough to customize your academic plan based on your career goals. You’ll choose one or two Dyson School concentrations and further explore your interests with electives from across the university. A Dyson School student can take elective courses from astronomy to zookeeping.
AEM majors are eligible for two minors offered by CALS and the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: the Cornell University Leadership Minor and the Real Estate Minor.
Many of the business minor options for non-Dyson students overlap with concentration areas for AEM majors, such as sustainable business and international markets. This means AEM students can’t also minor in these areas.
Open to all Cornell undergraduate students, the real estate minor focuses on key aspects of commercial real estate including investment, finance, consulting, and transaction support. Led by expert faculty, the courses and experiential learning opportunities in Cornell’s real estate minor also help Dyson School students build connections in this rapidly evolving industry.
From computer science and creative writing to Spanish and smart cities, you’ll find more than a hundred minors across Cornell’s 12 undergraduate colleges and schools.
So, what else are you passionate about? Where do you envision your business career taking you? We see AEM majors make all sorts of connections and combinations as they customize their Dyson School experience with a minor.
Majoring outside of the Dyson School? Enhance your academic experience—and build even more specialized skills—by choosing a business minor. The SC Johnson College offers a range of minors including food and agricultural business, real estate, sustainable business and economic policy, and international trade and development.
The benefits of being business savvy extend beyond traditional corporate careers. The Dyson School undergraduate AEM program is also available as a second major for students majoring in another area within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). These CALS majors may include everything from Agricultural Sciences, to Communication, and Viticulture and Enology. If you’re interested in adding the applied economics and management major, we encourage you to talk with your academic advisor.
At the Dyson School, you’ll put into action what you learn in your applied economics classes through internships, research, study abroad, capstone projects, and other hands-on experiences. Plus, many of these real-world learning opportunities have built-in opportunities to make a difference in communities near and far.
Dyson School students are ambitious self-starters—but there’s also plenty of guidance and mentorship available when you need it. Faculty and academic advisors can help you with short- and long-term course planning, including choosing a concentration or minor. With our Career Advising office’s strong connection to the Big Red Network, you’ll have access to many of the Dyson School’s professional development resources after graduation, too.
If you have questions about the AEM program, our admissions process, or general Cornell Dyson requirements, we invite you to learn more about applying to the Charles H. Dyson School for Applied Economics and Management.
Ready for the rigor? Hungry for hands-on learning? Get started on your application to the Dyson School’s applied economics and management degree program today.