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Admissions

Applicants to the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program represent a diverse group of accomplished managers and professionals. Individuals have unique strengths and all of those strengths are considered in the admission decision.

The admission decision is based on our review of the following factors: your motivation to undertake a rigorous graduate business program; your organizational experience; your references; and your academic readiness. The Admissions Committee considers applications on a rolling basis until the class is filled, so you should submit your application as soon as possible.

Application Process

When you begin your application for the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program, you will be assigned an Admissions Advisor who will guide you through the steps of the application process. Your Admissions Advisor can assist you in a number of ways. He or she can provide you with a preliminary assessment of your qualifications, suggest ways to strengthen your application documents, provide advice related to choosing references, and prepare you for the interview process. You and your advisor will work together to ensure that your application is as strong as possible before it is advanced to the Admissions Committee.

Application Components

  1. Application Form: The form can be accessed and completed online through the Johnson School website. Once you register for an application account, you will receive a username and password, allowing you to work on the form at your convenience.
  2. Personal Statement: Part of the application form, your personal statement should provide an overview of your career progression, career goals, and reasons for applying to the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program.
  3. Résumé: A current résumé that includes work experience; lists of certificates, diplomas, and degrees; memberships in professional associations; and volunteer and community activities.
  4. Letters of Reference: Two letters of reference are required. Ideally, one reference should be submitted by your immediate supervisor and the other submitted by a peer or colleague. Once you list your references on the online application, they will be able to submit their letters online. You should inform your references that they may be contacted by a representative of the Admissions Committee to discuss their evaluations.
  5. Organizational Chart: A current view of your organization, specifically noting your position.
  6. Official Transcripts: Official transcripts for all previous post-secondary education. This includes both completed and incomplete studies at both U.S. and non-U.S. institutions. If the official transcript is not in English, we will require an official translation and evaluation from an approved body. Please see http://www.naces.org/members.htm for a list. Transcripts must be sent by the institution directly to the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program Office. Please note that you must hold an undergraduate degree to apply for admission to the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program. However, this requirement may be waived for exceptional candidates.
  7. Academic Readiness Assessment: Applicants are required to complete the GMAT. Score reports can be sent to our office by using Code 5JW-BM-72.
  8. Personal Interview: Once we have received all of your application components, we will schedule a personal interview. Typically, this interview will be conducted by the Director of the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program, either in person or over the telephone.
Supplemental materials should be mailed to the following address:
Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program Admissions
130 East Seneca Street, Suite 520
Ithaca, New York 14850

All admissions decisions will be communicated by phone and in writing, approximately ten days after the interview.

Admissions Events

These sessions provide an overview of the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA Program and an opportunity to talk with admissions staff.

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