Insights & impact
We are leading authorities in topics ranging from market microstructure and behavioral economics to sustainable real estate development and data-informed humanitarian response strategy. We start and lead businesses that manage tariff risk, provide emergency marine rescue, reduce disease incidence on farms and more. Together, the SC Johnson College network raises the bar for business impact.
Intentional, relevant knowledge
Our scholars engage in applied research, startup incubators and economic development projects that solve problems, transform industries and shape economies.
Entrepreneurship with ambition
The best entrepreneurs dream big — then check their assumptions and test their ideas systematically. They network across sectors to build connected business ecosystems capable of rapid, agile growth. Students, faculty and alumni in the SC Johnson College community launch startups that solve problems, transform industries and shape economies. And those who don’t start their own businesses cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset applicable to any ambition.
Leveraging artificial intelligence
AI is more than a tool. It’s a market analyst. A logistics coordinator. A decision maker. It’s the basis of a product not yet developed. A solution for tomorrow’s greatest challenges. But only when business leaders draw on sound judgment to develop and implement the technology thoughtfully. Our faculty, students and alumni are working to understand the business and economic implications of AI, guard against pitfalls and leverage it for good.
Leadership as a discipline
What does effective leadership look like in a world full of disruption, uncertainty — and possibility? It is not always about authority and command, but rather curiosity, trust, self-reflection and courage. At the SC Johnson College, we research management techniques, define meaningful strategies, create space for aspiring leaders to develop and offer alumni opportunities to keep learning.
Centers & institutes
Centers and institutes connect faculty and students with industry leaders, through fellowships, case competitions, joint projects, roundtable discussions, conferences and recruiting.
Behavioral Economics & Decision Research
BEDR is dedicated to exploring behavioral and applied economics, risk and rational decision making, and managerial judgment, while identifying policies and practices that enhance individual and societal well being.
Center for Emerging Markets
CCEM provides thought leadership on the role of emerging markets and emerging market multinationals in the global economy and offers fellowships to students and international business leaders.
Parker Center for Investment Research
A student-managed fund, a state-of-the-art analytical facility, signature events, and a strong and successful alumni pool—the Parker Center for Investment Research brings it all together as the hub of the asset management program at the college.
Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures
CIHF combines hospitality, environmental design and health policy and management to improve service in healthcare, wellness and senior living. The institute develops and supports multidisciplinary educational programs, sponsors and disseminates research, and hosts conferences and practicum projects.
Center for Real Estate & Finance
CREF fosters connections among faculty, students, alumni and industry leaders to strengthen the real estate industry community, both on and off campus, as well as advance thought leadership. CREF hosts a wide range of initiatives, including career treks, real estate clubs, student case competitions and one-on-one mentorship.
Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship
PIHE engages leading industry experts and faculty to educate students and provide experiential opportunities through an expanding range of courses, programs and activities focused on advancing students’ entrepreneurship knowledge and mastery.
Insights made, impact shared
Administrative Science Quarterly
The college owns and manages Administrative Science Quarterly, a peer-reviewed journal published by Sage Publications that features empirical papers based on dissertations, as well as interdisciplinary studies by leading scholars in organizational theory and informative book reviews.
Events & conferences
The college regularly hosts lectures, seminars, conferences and other events to develop and share thought leadership on timely topics. Recent events have included a roundtable on using AI to reduce food waste, a conference on women in investing and a conversation with a Nobel Memorial Prize winner in economic sciences.
Hackathons & competitions
Centers & institutes, the Grand Challenges Program, and other entities within the college regularly host competitions to help students develop and showcase their expertise. Startup pitch competitions, heatlhy community design hackathons, crisis communications challenges and case competitions in real estate finance, sustainability and emerging markets are just a few of the opportunities available.
Cornell Business News
Why do we sabotage our own interests?
Behavioral economist Suzanne Shu, dean of faculty and research, explains the psychology behind procrastination and overspending in this Research Matters video podcast.
Firm investments in employee-led startups are a win-win
If firms want to hold on to their most talented and motivated employees, they should consider investing in their business ideas.
How a Cornell startup scaled to $1.3 billion in battery tech
Cornell alumni and a professor launched the startup after a Johnson School class and support from Cornell’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
AI is changing expectations for MBA graduates
While MBA job prospects are expected to remain stable in the near future, new hires will be held to higher standards inside rapidly evolving workplaces.
Insights from Dean Karolyi
Dean Karolyi regularly shares insights, accounts and highlights about faculty research, student-led innovations, staff contributions and alumni achievements from around the college.
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