A strong business acumen is essential in professions of all kinds. If your desired career involves collaborating with others, making decisions, or managing a team, then you’ll benefit from adding a business minor.
Whether you’re already majoring in a business-related field at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and want to expand the scope of your studies or would be coming from another school or college at Cornell, there’s likely a minor program that will align well with your goals.
Business skills are applicable far and wide. No matter your major or post-graduation plans, a business minor can give you an edge in today’s competitive marketplace—or even inspire a new direction.
Your coursework and learning experiences will vary based on which program you choose; these are just some of the benefits of enhancing your degree with a minor:
Effective business communication requires a shared vocabulary and a strong understanding of markets and the economy. These skills ensure clear dialogue and informed decisions, driving success across industries.
If you plan to launch a business or pursue a position with a startup, a business minor is an ideal way to gain necessary skills and knowledge.
A solid grasp of financial reporting and operational processes can help you make better decisions at all levels of business.
If you’re interested in pursuing an undergraduate business minor, here’s where to learn more about our programs, policies, and professional resources.
Our nine minors span areas from entrepreneurship to economics.
Get the nuts-and-bolts details about declaring a minor, including credit requirements.
Minors have access to numerous networking and career development offerings.
Students enrolled in a minor from the SC Johnson College benefit from the expertise of our dedicated faculty. Led by Denise Ramzy, the director of the minors program, these faculty members provide a carefully designed curriculum that offers students a unique advantage, going beyond the typical business minor.
Once you’ve chosen the right business minor for you, you can declare your intent from the Business Minors Dashboard (requires login with NetID). Already declared your minor? You can also track your progress at the dashboard.
If you have questions about requirements or need assistance, we welcome you to reach out to the business minors team for help.