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

Enter the real world of business having solved real-world problems with this STEM-designated Master of Professional Studies program.

Tomorrow's leaders need more than vision. They need an understanding of economics, backed by data and tested on real-world problems. Cornell's STEM-designated 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 six specialized concentrations.

MPS CONCENTRATIONS

Download the Degree Requirement Checklist

Behavioral Finance

Behavioral Marketing

Business of Food

International & Development Economics (IDE)

Technology Management

Sustainable Business & Economic Policy

HELPFUL SITES AND ENROLLMENT TOOLS

HELPFUL LINKS

Key Academic Dates

HOW DO ENROLL?

How to Use Student Center

Drop/Swap/Edit Enrollment

Add a Class Tutorial

FORMS & PETITIONS

FORMS

Download and complete the form and return to mps-dyson@cornell.edu

Early Admit Petition

Course Enrollment Petition

Application to Extend Degree

Graduate Special Studies Form

Course Substition-Waiver

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Aija Leiponen

MPS Program Director

Lisa Biskup

Student Services
mps-dyson@cornell.edu

Click here to make an appointment
Advising and Support
Connection to Resources

Nicole Healsey

Dyson Registrar
Dyson_Registrar@cornell.edu

CAREER SUPPORT & RESOURCES

Ellen Murphy
Associate Director, International & Masters Programs Career Services
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
65B Warren Hall
Eam353@cornell.edu

Schedule A Career Appointment
Students can schedule an in-person or virtual one-on-one appointment to discuss various career topics, including resume reviews, interview practices, job offer advising, OPT, and more. Students can only book one meeting per week.

Resume Resources

MPS AEM Resume Template
MPS AEM Cover Letter Template
MPS AEM + CEMS Resume Template
Strong Action Verbs for resume bullets

Developing Resume Content (VIDEO)

Networking Resources

Networking & the 2-Hour Job Search (VIDEO)

2-Hour Job Search - SAVE THE DATE!
Steve Dalton will be presenting "The 2-Hour Job Search" to SC Johnson College of Business Students virtually on August 25, 2023 at 1 pm. More details to come.

Virtual University-Wide Career Fairs
Virtual Day 1 - STEM
Virtual Day 2 - All Industries
Virtual Platform - Handshake
September 13 and 14, 2023 (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
For more information, contact: careerfairs@cornell.edu
Day 1 - STEM Registration
Day 2 - All Industries Registration

ILR Career Fair 2023
In-person Fair
Location - Statler Hotel
September 20, 2023 (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
For more information, contact ILRCareerRecruiting@cornell.edu
Registration

Real Estate Career Fair (Finance companies as well)
In-person Fair
Location - Statler Hotel
September 19, 2023 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
For more information, contact: ha-hscd@cornell.edu
Employer Information for Real Estate Career Fair (participation is by invitation only)

Hospitality Career Fair
In-person Fair
Location - Statler Hotel
October 24, 2023 (1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
For more information, contact: ha-hscd@cornell.edu
Employer Information for Hospitality Career Fair (participation is by invitation only)

Career Resources
Resource List
This document provides description and links to all the computer-based career resources available to you.

Incoming students- you will need a NetID to access these resources. Some resources such as Vmock, Handshake, and Careernomics require new students to be added into system over the summer. You will be notified via email when you have access.