International Markets and Development

The International Markets and Development Minor is built on Cornell’s long tradition of research on global markets and the development of emerging economies, as well as engagement with global research partners, and organizations. The curriculum brings faculty and students together to study and address pressing questions facing emerging economies. The minor is distinctive in that the curriculum reflects an emphasis on international experience, as well as opportunities to participate in research projects with faculty. This minor is ideal for students interested in a career in global business, consulting, advanced research and development of emerging markets.

Who’s eligible for the international trade and development minor?

All Cornell undergraduates except students enrolled in Dyson, and any major that includes overlap of two or more core courses.

How many credits are required?

12 core credits on topics such as international trade, finance, and policy. In addition, 6 credits in introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics.

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.

Current Business Minor Students

You can manage your minor and track your progress using the Business Minors Dashboard.

Foundation Courses

This minor requires 6 credits in microeconomics and macroeconomics before taking the minor’s core courses. A letter grade of a C or better is required.

Course Code	Course Title
ECON 1110	Introductory Microeconomics – SP 25
ECON 1120	Introductory Macroeconomics – SP 25

Core Requirements

The minor’s core requirements (12 credits) must be fulfilled by taking courses from the lists below. Please note that 9 credits must be SC Johnson College of Business courses, which include any course code of AEM, HADM, NBA, or NCC.

*Econ Majors – please note that cross-listed ECON course codes will NOT satisfy requirements for the various topics category.

A letter grade of a C or better is required.

Transfer courses are not permitted for core requirements. Students may not “double count” courses that overlap with the other business minors – the courses you choose may only count toward one minor.

One of the following courses is required:

Course Code	Course Title
AEM 2300	International Trade and Finance – SP 25
AEM 2350	Introduction to the Economics of Development – SP 25 n/a

Three of the following courses are required, with at least 6 credits taken from category A, and 3 credits taken from category B, C, or D.

Category A (minimum of 6 credits)

Course Code	Course Title
AEM 2000	Contemporary Controversies in the Global Economy – SP 25
AEM 3390	Research Methods in International Development – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4005	Rating Nations: Economic Performance and Other Indicators (1.5 cr) – SP 25
AEM 4290	International Financial Management – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4300	International Trade Policy – SP 25
AEM 4315	Economics of Developing Countries – SP 25
AEM 4350	Political Economy of the WTO – SP 25
AEM 4420	Emerging Markets – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4421	Research and Strategy in Emerging Markets – SP 25
AEM 4450	Toward a Sustainable Global Food System: Food Policy for Developing Countries – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4485	Economics of Food and Malnutrition – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4545	Money and Finance in the Digital Age – SP 25 n/a

Category B (maximum of 3 credits) for students interested in graduate research:

Course Code	Course Title
AEM 4110	Introduction to Econometrics – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4120	Computational Methods for Management & Economics – SP 25 n/a
ECON 3120	Applied Econometrics – SP 25
ECON 3140	Econometrics – SP 25
PLSCI 4200	Geographic Information Systems – SP 25
STSCI 3740	Data Mining and Machine Learning – SP 25
STSCI 4060	Python Programming & Its Applications in Statistics – SP 25 n/a

Category C (maximum of 3 credits) for students interested in consulting / international law and organizations:

Course Code	Course Title
AEM 4415	Field Research and Pre-Engagement with Social Enterprises in Emerging Markets – SP 25 n/a
AEM 4580	The Economics & Psychology of Sustainable Business – SP 25 n/a
AEM 6125	Impact Evaluation in Developing Countries – SP 25 n/a
ILRGL 2300	Introduction to International and Comparative Labor – SP 25
PUBPOL 5345	Evaluation of International Programs and Projects – SP 25 n/a
CRP 6720	International Institutions – SP 25

Category D (maximum of 3 credits) for students interested in international experience / research:

Course Code	Course Title
Study Abroad	Students should submit a substitution petition to the Business Minors office for review and approval. Eligible courses should broadly be related to the minor, and/or relevant to the economy in which the student is studying.
Foreign Language	Same petition requirement (as study abroad) above
AEM 4993	Undergraduate Directed Research in International Markets and Development