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Graduate Field of Applied Economics & Management

A rigorous but flexible program

The graduate field of applied economics and management (AEM) at Cornell’s top-ranked Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management has been producing top graduates through its rigorous but flexible program led by the school’s internationally known faculty for more than a century.

M.S. in Applied Economics & Management

If an MS in applied economics and management (AEM) interests you and you’re considering taking the next step, we invite you to learn more about eligibility, the application and admission process, and what costs and local housing options to expect once you get here.

Ph.D. Program in Applied Economics and Management

If a PhD in applied economics and management (AEM) interests you and you’re considering taking the next step, we invite you to learn more about eligibility, the application and admission process, and what costs and local housing option to expect once you get here.

Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Economics and Management

Tomorrow’s leaders need more than vision. They need an understanding of economics, backed by data and tested on real-world problems. Cornell’s Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Economics and Management (AEM) is a one-year program designed to build upon your undergraduate experience and launch your career with an industry-specific focus in one of five specialized concentrations.

The MPS in AEM curriculum is best suited for those early in their career looking to grow or expand their undergraduate degree with a specialized master’s degree from a top-tier Ivy League institution. Students accepted into the program must meet the following prerequisites:

For Cornell students:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree -or-
  • GMAT (preferred) / GRE (accepted)*

For students outside of Cornell:

  • Completion of bachelor’s degree
  • GMAT (preferred) / GRE (accepted)
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA: 3.3

* Not required for those with an undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.

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MPS Concentrations

Industry-focused MPS

All MPS in AEM students select one of six specialized, industry-focused concentrations.

Concentrations

  • Behavioral Finance
  • Behavioral Marketing
  • Business of Food
  • International and Development Economics
  • Sustainable Business and Economic Policy
  • Technology Management

Curriculum

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Economics and Management program entails 30 credit hours of training in applied economics and management through coursework and a capstone problem-solving project.

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Explore your opportunities

A CALS education goes beyond the classroom and gives students frequent opportunities to apply what they learn in real-world settings.