Food and Agricultural Business Minor
Are you interested in a career with a food or agricultural business? If so, the food and agricultural business minor is designed for you.
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Degree Awarded
- Minor
Overview
This minor gives you the opportunity to select core business courses that are relevant to your personal and career interests, and take courses that specifically equip you to better understand the particular characteristics of food or agricultural sectors in the United States and abroad. Career opportunities exist in food processing, marketing and distribution, the production and marketing of agricultural products, and the businesses that support food and agricultural enterprises.
Who’s eligible for the food and agricultural business minor?
All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled Dyson, and any majors that include overlap of two or more core courses.
How many credits are required?
15 core credits on topics like the business and economics of food, agribusiness finance, accounting, management, and more. In addition, 3 credits in microeconomics. Visit the Cornell University Registrar for full course information.
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).
Current business minor students
You can manage your minor and track your progress using the Business Minors Dashboard.
I’m interested. What’s next?
After reviewing the requirements below and our Policies and FAQs page, you can begin the process using the Business Minors Dashboard.