Sustainable Business and Economic Policy Minor
The sustainable business and economic policy minor equips students with frameworks and tools to understand the interrelationship between the economy and the environment.
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Degree Awarded
- Minor
Overview
You will learn about the role of government in addressing environmental problems as well as emerging opportunities for private businesses as we transition to more sustainable economic development.
After completing foundational coursework in microeconomics and data analysis, you’ll dive into core coursework that studies the root causes and potential solutions to a wide range of economic problems related to the environment, energy, and natural resources. Elective courses build on these ideas while focusing on specific topics, such as sustainable business practices, renewable energy, and climate change.
Who’s eligible for the sustainable business and economic policy minor?
All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson, the Environmental Economics Concentration of the Environment & Sustainability major, and any major that includes overlap of two or more core courses.
How many credits are required?
12 core credits on topics like environmental and resource economics, the business of energy, and environmental finance. In addition, 3 credits in microeconomics and 3-4 credits in statistics, econometrics, or data analysis. 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 above and our Policies and FAQs page, you can begin the process using the Business Minors Dashboard.