An Ivy League Executive MBA program for working professionals building the future of business in an AI-driven economy.
Ranked #1 Alumni Network among NYC-area MBA programs (Financial Times, 2025).
Learn alongside executive peers from across industries on Cornell’s modern tech campus in New York City, where business, technology, and leadership converge. The alternating weekend format (Saturday/Sunday), minutes from Midtown, allows you to continue working while investing in your professional advancement.
There’s no need to pause your career or relocate. Cornell’s EMBA Metro NYC program brings the power of an Ivy League MBA to the global commercial capital of New York City. Each cohort is a diverse community of senior professionals from finance, consulting, tech, healthcare, and beyond.
Build depth where it matters. Select from two pathways for targeted career growth:
An MBA from Cornell University
Classes every other weekend (Saturday and half-day Sunday) with four weeklong residential sessions in Ithaca, NY, and one weeklong international immersion
22 months; classes begin in July
You’ll join a close-knit, collaborative cohort with broad functional depth and leadership experience. What starts as a classroom quickly becomes a network of trusted peers and mentors that endures long after graduation.
Leaders challenge and champion each other, creating networks that open doors at the highest levels. This is an Ivy League network that values collaboration over competition and delivers the support to grow into the executive leader you aspire to be.
Choosing an executive MBA in New York City means learning at the center of global business innovation. With Cornell, you’ll pair Ivy League rigor with an engaging, in-person experience and turn your new ideas and insights into Monday-morning impact.
Executive-Friendly Program Format
Our alternating, weekend-only format is designed to accommodate executive life, protecting your workweek while maximizing in-person learning and networking opportunities. On-campus meals and coordinated logistics keep your focus on what matters: building leadership capability, connection, and confidence.
Convenient and Accessible Campus
Study on Cornell’s Roosevelt Island campus just minutes from Midtown Manhattan with easy access by subway, ferry, car, bus, or the iconic aerial tram. It’s a modern, purpose-built Ivy League setting in the center of NYC’s business life.
Rich Academics and Expert Instruction
Learn from Cornell’s award-winning faculty through a rigorous, integrated leadership curriculum. Deepen your expertise with advanced electives, including an AI Leadership Pathway for leaders driving transformation and an Executive Leadership Pathway for those leading across the enterprise.
Immersive Experiences, Coaching, and Mentoring
Four one-week residencies at our Ithaca, NY campus, deepen your Cornell connection and expand your leadership perspective, while a global immersion adds international context. You’ll receive one-on-one executive and team coaching, plus mentoring that provides personal growth with measurable professional impact.
From taking smarter risks to leading larger teams, our students and alumni describe how their Executive MBA experience strengthened their decision-making, broadened their perspective, and accelerated their growth, both professionally and personally.
With an Ivy League curriculum taught in NYC on a weekend schedule, you’ll build general-management depth, embrace AI and technology as a collaborative tool to enhance your abilities, expand your leadership presence, and move with confidence into broader responsibility.
Built for executives, the curriculum combines advanced management training with real-world application, integrating technology, AI, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and ethical leadership. The program blends a comprehensive business core with targeted electives, including AI Strategy & Operations, Fintech, and Innovation Leadership.
Build business knowledge and strengthen your leadership skills through a sequence of EMBA courses, including:
Customize your studies with electives that align with your professional interests and career goals. A sample of recently offered electives:
Apply what you’ve learned through the Innovation & New Venture Creation team project.
Throughout the semester, you’ll gain entrepreneurial skills as you and your classmates generate ideas, conduct market research, develop a business plan, and form a management team. The project culminates with a final presentation—a pitch to a panel of professionals.
During your final semester, you will participate in a weeklong immersion in a global market. You’ll meet with business executives and tour companies and take in cultural sites and landmarks.
Destinations vary, but recent locations have included:
You’ll be guided by Cornell’s distinguished faculty who combine academic excellence with practical expertise. They’ll challenge, support, and remain a lifelong resource as your leadership responsibilities grow.
The program includes four weeklong residencies at Cornell University’s main campus in Ithaca, NY, that deepen cohort bonds and accelerate growth through classes, simulations, leadership development, and curated networking to strengthen your connection to the broader Cornell community.
Residencies also offer time for off-campus exploring. While you’re upstate, you can visit our local restaurants and attractions and experience the breathtaking scenery of the Finger Lakes region.
You’ll stay at the Statler Hotel, one of Ithaca’s premier lodging options and the Ivy League’s only teaching hotel. Part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the Statler is a Cornell tradition, a leader in hospitality innovation, and a true example of real-world learning in action.
Another benefit of earning your executive MBA in New York City is the caliber and diversity of your peers. You’ll learn with senior professionals across industries and functions to broaden your viewpoint and sharpen your judgment.
Whether in the classroom or between sessions, you’ll build genuine relationships that translate into better decisions, stronger teams, and enduring support throughout your career.
Students graduate from the Cornell EMBA Metro NYC program prepared for their next professional challenge. Here’s what a few of our recent graduates had to say about their experience:
Natarajan Nellicherry ’20, IT director
“I realized an MBA program would provide me the opportunity to learn general administration concepts of running a business, beyond my targeted technology domain knowledge. … The emotional, interpersonal, and team-building learnings were readily applied to my day-to-day work needs.”
Dina McAfee ’18, Financial consultant
“This program really delivers on the message ‘When you come here, you are here’ by removing the distractions and putting you in a unique and safe environment. The network here, especially the alumni, are amazing and very accessible.”
Cornell Business News features program updates, profiles, and the latest accomplishments of EMBA Metro NY students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
Career Corner: Healthcare marketing professional Deepika Cattry pivoted from R&D at a nonprofit to marketing at a major biopharmaceutical firm.
Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.
Career Corner: Financial services executive Vanessa Di Frances pivoted from product manager to bank VP advising fintech startups.
Our admissions process is personal and holistic. Beyond your transcript and résumé, we look for evidence of leadership, impact, and readiness to thrive in a rigorous, collaborative, Ivy League environment while balancing full-time work, home life, and graduate study.
Before you apply, take a few minutes to complete a pre-qualification form. We’ll confirm program fit and share personalized guidance on the most efficient next steps.
*Pre-qualification does not guarantee enrollment.
Our team is here to help. Start the conversation by requesting information, scheduling a campus visit, or registering for an EMBA admissions event.
A Cornell EMBA Metro NYC degree is an investment in yourself. Explore tuition, deposits, and payment schedules, and speak with us about employer sponsorship and financial aid options.
We are currently accepting applications for our July 2026 program start. Application deadlines occur monthly.
The next application deadline is November 15, 2025.
Considering an Executive MBA in New York City? Join an upcoming MBA for Executives Information Session, a campus Open House preview, or a networking reception to meet our team and experience the community.
We assembled a few common questions (and their answers) to help you learn more about our program, such as the time commitment, engagement opportunities, lodging and transportation details, and what else to expect while earning your MBA part-time in New York City.
Ready to move forward? Start your application or get pre-qualified and take the next step toward an MBA designed for leadership at the highest levels.
What next? We encourage you to start the application process! You’ll begin by starting an account at the Johnson School admissions portal.
In addition to our executive MBA in New York City, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management offers two other EMBA programs: our internationally focused Cornell EMBA Americas program, offered in real-time from more than 20 locations in five countries, and a New York City-based dual degree program geared toward healthcare leaders.
Ideal for professionals who want an Ivy League MBA without relocating or putting their career on hold, this program allows you to learn alongside international classmates from one of 20 locations across North and South America—or online from home.
Designed for those wishing to lead change and drive innovation within a healthcare organization, our dual EMBA/MS in Leadership is offered in collaboration with the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
