Dyson Business Minor for Life Sciences (DBMLS)
The Dyson Business Minor for Life Sciences (DBMLS) prepares you for a successful career at the intersection of science and business.
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Degree Awarded
- DBMLS
- This program is part of
- Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
Overview
The minor’s curriculum focuses on basic business fundamentals and courses that complement life science topics. You will learn not only about entrepreneurship, marketing, management, finance, and economics, but also how these subjects are applied to life sciences career paths.
This minor is popular among pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-vet students. The coursework provides a grounding in business principles that can help you understand the economic environment in which you’ll eventually practice.
The DBMLS was established by way of a generous gift from Dr. Jonathan Levine ’76 and Stacey Levine, and Dr. David Levine ’88 and Davena Levine ’88.
Who’s eligible for the DBMLS?
Select majors in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Human Ecology, Agriculture and Life Sciences, and School of Public Policy (see full list below).
How many credits are required?
13.5 core credits across areas such as financial accounting, management, marketing, finance and more. In addition, 3 credits in microeconomics. Visit the Cornell University Registrar for full course information
Eligible life sciences majors
The DBMLS is open to students majoring in certain life sciences subjects within Cornell’s colleges listed below. If your major is not listed but you are on a pre-health track or taking significant life sciences courses, you may request a petition form.
Foundation course
This minor requires 3 credits in microeconomics. We recommend taking this course before taking the minor’s core courses and require it to be completed by your sixth semester. A letter grade of a C or better is required.
Core requirements
The minor’s core requirements (13.5 credits) must be fulfilled by taking courses in the five areas listed below. Please note that 7.5 credits must be SC Johnson College of Business courses, which include any course code of AEM, HADM, NBA or NCC. A letter grade of a C or better is required. AEM and HADM courses (for management, marketing, accounting and finance) are equivalent in terms of content and grading.
Academic policies
A minimum of 12 unique credits (outside of major’s core discipline) must be taken to complete any/all minors. Some majors may be required to take an additional course to satisfy this requirement. All courses must be taken in person (unless through Cornell’s SCE), and for a letter grade (grade of C or better is required).
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