Explore minors
in the SC Johnson College
Choose from minors in business, entrepreneurship, applied economics, and real estate
Some minors are open to specific majors, while others are open to all Cornell University undergraduates. Research our minors and choose one that’s related to your career ambitions and eligibility requirements.
General business and entrepreneurship minors
Business Minor
Gain an understanding of general business concepts, frameworks, and methods
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in the Nolan School, Dyson, and ORIE
Entrepreneurship
Develop a creative mindset and approach business challenges like an entrepreneur
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson
Business minors for engineering and life sciences
Business Minor
for Life Sciences
Understand business goals and practices related to science and healthcare career paths
Open to: Select majors in Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Human Ecology, and in CALS
Business Minor
for Engineers
Apply business principles to engineering products, solutions, and teams
Open to: Students in the College of Engineering and some majors in CALS and Arts & Sciences
Other business minors
Food and Agricultural Business
Understand the characteristics of food or agricultural sectors in the United States and abroad
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson
Applied Economics
Gain a solid foundation in economics and how its theories are applied in the real world
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson
International Markets and
Development
Study trade, international finance, and economics of developing countries
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson
Sustainable Business and Economic Policy
Examine the role of sustainability in business and economic development
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson
Real estate minor
Real Estate
Prepare for a career in the hospitality, commercial, and residential real estate industries
Open to: All Cornell undergraduates students
What’s next?
After you have explored the college’s minors above, you are ready to sign up and officially declare your intent to minor. For more information on how to get started, grade requirements, our policies on transfer credits, and more, visit our Policies and FAQs page.
Questions? Contact us:
Denise Ramzy, Business Minors Faculty Director
Jenny VanAtta, Business Minors Manager
B60B Warren Hall
Open during university business hours and by appointment
minors@business.cornell.edu