Applied Economics (Minor)

SC Johnson College of Business

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Program Description

The applied economics minor will give you a solid foundation in economics principles and how they're put into action in the real world. You'll develop critical thinking skills, an analytical approach to problem solving, proficiency data analysis, and knowledge of financial and economic concepts. Overall, you will begin to understand how the production, distribution, and consumption of wealth affects business and policy decisions and the economy.

After completing courses in introductory economics, your elective courses can focus on specific industries and areas such as the environment and natural resources, international development, food policy, agriculture, and the public sector.

Academic Standards

Eligibility

All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson, and any majors that include overlap of two or more core courses. Students are eligible to sign up for the minor as early as their first year and no later than their sixth semester.

Academic Policies

A minimum of 12 unique credits (outside of major's core requirements) must be taken to complete any/all minors. Some majors may be required to take an additional course to satisfy this requirement. 

Grade Requirements

All courses must be taken for a letter grade. Grades of S/U or SX/UX will not be accepted.

Each course must be completed with a grade of C or better to count toward the minor.