Frequently Asked Questions About the Johnson School Accelerated MBA program
Q: Is your Accelerated MBA recognized as equivalent to a two-year MBA?
A: Yes. In fact, we offer four ways to earn a Cornell MBA. The differences among our MBA programs reflect the varying backgrounds and needs of the students. All result in a rigorous general management education that prepares MBAs for leadership roles.
Q: Are students in the Accelerated MBA program isolated from other MBA students?
A: No. Students in our one-year and two-year Ithaca-based MBA programs take classes together and work closely together on a variety of projects. One of the distinctions of the Johnson School is our focus on teamwork and collaboration.
Q: Will I have a choice of Immersion Learning programs as an AMBA student?
A: Our AMBA curriculum includes an intensive management practicum in the fall semester in preparation for a two-week internship during the January break. This pair of experiences provides an experience similar to our immersions in intensity of preparation and on-the-job performance learning. As part of the practicum, AMBA students choose electives that prepare them for specific career goals.
Q: I'm planning to make a major career change. Will your AMBA program give me what I need to do so?
A: If you intend to make a significant career change—particularly to a field that requires a depth of specific knowledge and experience—you may want to consider the two-year MBA. The immersions and additional electives offer opportunities for more intense specialization.
Q: How do your AMBAs fare in the job market?
A: Extremely well! Our AMBAs have an exceptional track record of offers—100% of those seeking jobs received offers in 2007—with lucrative salaries and signing bonuses.
Q: Can I start in January?
A: No. The one-year AMBA curriculum is a carefully structured learning sequence. It begins in May and ends in graduation the following May.
