Cornell set the standard for EMBA education, pioneering hybrid formats, international boardrooms, and weekend learning. Located in New York City, Ithaca, NY, cities across the Americas, and online across the globe, our programs bring the strength of a world-class MBA to busy working professionals. Our curriculum is continually evolving to meet today’s business needs, so each program equips you to lead and define what’s next.
It’s time for you to amplify your career with the innovative Executive MBA programs that set the standard that others now follow.
There’s no “precise” time that’s best to earn an MBA, only the moment you’re ready to grow as a leader and accelerate in your career. The Cornell Executive MBA meets you at that defining stage. These innovative programs assist ambitious leaders from across industries, sectors, and job functions in advancing their career paths without putting them on hold.
Learn, think, and lead differently with insights that endure and continue to shape the leader you become.
Make professional connections, build lasting friendships, and tap into Cornell’s network of over 325,000 global alumni.
Earn a credential that carries lasting weight and grows more valuable with every career milestone.
Each Cornell Executive MBA program delivers the same academic rigor and forward-thinking curriculum tailored to different ways professionals live and work. Whether you want to study in New York City, across the Americas, across the globe, in-person or online, you can access an EMBA program that will provide you with the same credibility, confidence, and connections as our flagship MBA to lead in a world that’s constantly redefining itself.
Ideal for global professionals seeking an Ivy League MBA without relocation. Hybrid, biweekly weekend sessions in 20+ locations or online.
Ideal for executives in the tri-state area seeking an immersive, in-person experience. Alternating weekends at our Roosevelt Island campus in NYC.
Ideal for health care professionals leading innovation and organizational change. Weekends on the Roosevelt Island campus in NYC. Offered in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine.
Ideal for professionals who want an Ivy League executive MBA on the weekend, without relocating. In 17 months, you’ll learn with international classmates from one of 20 locations across North and South America—or online from home. Four residential sessions and an immersive global business project complete the experience.
General management through a global lens—applicable to any industry or job function
Two MBAs: Cornell University and Queen’s University
17 months of classes, starting in late June
Working professionals in the tri-state area can take courses on alternating weekends in NYC and complete their degree in 22 months. Four immersive on-campus residencies complete the experience. NYC and Cornell provide unmatched access to networking opportunities with professionals from a wide range of industries.
New York City
General management, new ventures and innovation, and global business—applicable to any industry or job function
An MBA from Cornell University
22 months starting in July
Combining the strengths of a world-class business school (Cornell Johnson) and a top medical institution (Weill Cornell Medicine), this weekend EMBA /MS program offers the opportunity to earn two degrees in 22 months on our Roosevelt Island campus and come together for four weeklong residencies at our campus in Ithaca, NY.
New York City
Business breadth and healthcare depth to facilitate change in the healthcare industry, broadly defined
An MBA and an MS from Cornell University
22 months starting in July
A Cornell EMBA is one of the most valuable investments you can make in yourself. The dividends are both immediate and enduring, reflected in career acceleration, expanded influence, and a network that compounds in value over time.
Learn about tuition for each program:
We encourage Cornell Executive MBA students to seek full or partial financial support from their employers—an arrangement that benefits both the student and organization:
Gaining financial support from your employer can help put an Ivy League business education within reach.
To help you confidently make the case for sponsorship, we’ve put together some details, including a downloadable guide, to help you.
Investing in professional development for your organization’s leaders brings many benefits.
A Cornell EMBA enhances the individual leadership and strategic thinking skills of your best employees and strengthens your organization. Our EMBA programs allow your employees to learn on weekends and apply new insights on Monday morning.
Learn more about providing financial support, including complete funding, partial tuition reimbursement, or forgivable loan agreements.
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No matter which EMBA program you choose, our admissions team looks for ambitious candidates with demonstrated work experience and career progression.
To better prepare you for the admissions process, we encourage you to get pre-qualified, request information, or attend one of our admissions events.
Submitting a pre-qualification form for your EMBA program of interest is an excellent way for our admissions team to get to know you better and provide you with preliminary feedback on your candidacy.
Our EMBA admissions team is here to answer your questions about our three programs, including program format, selection criteria, application deadlines, and the admissions process. Start the conversation by requesting more information or scheduling a campus visit.
Thinking about earning your executive MBA at Cornell? We invite you to attend an upcoming admissions event, such as an online information session, in-person breakfast meetup, or open house. Connect with our team and get answers to your questions in real time.
What is an executive MBA program? And what does it entail? We’ve assembled answers to a few common questions to help you learn more about our EMBA programs.
Leadership today demands agility, strategy, and foresight. Any of our EMBA programs will provide you with what you need for your next chapter.
It’s time to invest in yourself, lead change, and stay ahead of what’s next. Start your application today!