MBA at Cornell University ranks #17 according to the Financial Times MBA ranking 2022. The school offers two types of full-time MBA programs - a two-year MBA program and a one-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program. In addition to this, Cornell University has 4 Executive MBA programs - Executive MBA Americas, Executive MBA Metro NY, Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare and Cornell-Tsinghua Finance MBA.

  • Application Deadline - Johnson School of Management conducts three application rounds for MBA. September 22, 2022, is the deadline for the first round. The deadline for the 2nd round of applications is on January 10, 2023. April 11, 2023 is the final MBA application deadline.
  • Class Profile - In total, 304 students enrolled for class of 2023. International students from 30 countries were accepted into the program. They comprise 35% of the total class. The class submitted an average undergraduate GPA of 3.34 and GMAT score of 710. The average age of the MBA class of 2023 is 28 demonstrating full-time work experience of 5 years.
  • Placements and Top Employers - Companies that hired MBA class of 2021 graduates include EY, Amazon, PWC, Deloitte Consulting, Bain & Company, and Mckinsey and Company. The average salary offered to Cornell Johnson MBA graduates is 139,121 USD.

Check: Cornell University Student profile

Course description

  • The full-time, two-year MBA program at Johnson School of Management is STEM-designated. International students pursuing the program are eligible to apply for an additional 24-month OPT extension.
  • Students need to complete 9 core courses on business fundamentals during Year One of the MBA programs.
  • The Immersion Program is a unique feature of Johnson's two-year MBA program. This program allows students to focus on a particular field and gain problem-solving experience in real-life situations.
  • The school offers 7 study areas for an immersion learning experience. This includes Digital Technology, Corporate Finance, and Investment Banking among others.
  • Johnson School of Management also offers over 80 electives. Students can choose to opt for electives in more than one focus area in their second year.
  • The school offers 12 areas of focus supporting a wide range of career options. This includes Brand Management, Consulting & Strategy, Data Modeling & Analytics, and Emerging Markets. However, it is not mandatory to opt for a focus area.

Johnson School of Management also offers an array of global business learning opportunities. Study trips, exchange programs and 8 internationally-oriented student clubs.Read: Cornell University student review