Program Overview
The Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Economics and Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Economics and Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Production Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Analysis of Agricultural Markets
- Economics of Consumer Demand
- Agricultural and Development Finance
- Advanced Financial Analytics with Applications in Agriculture and Development
- Impact Evaluation in Developing Countries
- Policy Analysis: Welfare Theory, Agriculture, and Trade
- Open Economy Analysis: Theory and Applications
- Research Methods in International Development
- Sustainability Marketing
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- The Economics and Psychology of Sustainable Business
- Agroecosystems, Economic Development, and the Environment
- Asset Pricing and Management
- Topics in International Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An undergraduate major in agricultural economics is not required for admission, but a lack of intermediate-level economics is a deficiency that will lengthen the student\'s program. First-year calculus is also important for Ph.D.-level work. Applicants must submit GRE general test scores.
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- two recommendations
- GRE general test
- The Graduate School\'s official minimum sub-scores for each element of the TOEFL iBT are: Speaking: 22. Reading: 20. Listening: 15. Writing: 20.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 20,800 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Dec, 2026
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
