Cornell University The Johnson School at Cornell University

Curriculum

Key Learning Themes

The Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA has been built around these five learning themes - integrated into all aspects of the curriculum, with an emphasis on understanding the conceptual frameworks that drive business. You will leave the program with the ability to approach issues from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective, and you will develop the team and leadership skills that are critical to your success.

Management Fundamentals
Marketing
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management Accounting and Control
Financial Accounting
Operations Management
Information Technology Management

Strategic Thinking
Creating an effective strategic planning process
Strategic planning tools and frameworks
Successfully implementing the strategic plan
Linking functional plans to the strategic plan

International Business
Understanding the international marketplace
Conducting a country risk analysis
Evaluating international market opportunities
Developing an export strategy
Understanding cross-cultural business issues
Managing an international business

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Evaluating, launching and managing new ventures
Leading organizational change
Managing new technologies
Using innovation for competitive advantage

Leadership
Understanding and enhancing your leadership capabilities
Coaching people and creating high-performance teams
Negotiating and building consensus
Managing projects
Management Fundamentals