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The Weekend Executive MBA with Global Reach

Advance your career with Ivy League depth, live instruction, and a worldwide network of senior leaders. 

Cornell Executive MBA Americas is a weekend program built for working professionals who want to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving global business environment. You’ll learn from thought-leading faculty and alongside accomplished executives across industries in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia, with a fully integrated online cohort, gaining a strategic perspective, leadership confidence, and a powerful network you can apply immediately in your role and throughout your career. This MBA program, designed for executives, brings together senior leaders from around the world, offering access to a Cornell MBA from anywhere.

A Cornell Executive MBA That Works With You

You don’t have to put your career on pause to earn a world-class MBA. Our Executive MBA Americas is built for leaders who are already driving results and preparing for what’s next.

With a hybrid, weekend format, you’ll engage in live, discussion-driven classes with world-renowned faculty and a cohort of peers who bring real-world complexity into the classroom. You’ll apply what you learn immediately, strengthening your strategic thinking, leadership judgement, and ability to lead through change while staying fully engaged at work.

Offered in partnership with Smith School of Business at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, this pioneering, innovative program brings you access to earn a Cornell MBA wherever you are. We’ve been perfecting this connected learning model since 2005 and set the standard for hybrid executive education.

Degrees Awarded

An MBA from Cornell University and an MBA from Queen’s University

Location

Select cities across the Americas, or online

Program Format

Classes every other Saturday and Sunday with four residential sessions

Program Schedule

17 months of classes starting in late June, followed by a capstone project

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An MBA Built for Career Acceleration

Cornell Executive MBA Americas is designed for professionals ready to move from operational excellence to enterprise-level leadership.

Through a rigorous, project-based curriculum and executive-focused career support, you’ll strengthen your foundation in strategy, finance, leadership, and global business. You’ll develop the confidence to lead transformation across functions and markets. And you’ll gain visibility and credibility that support promotion, pivots, or expanded leadership scope.

Executive coaching, alumni mentorship, and personalized guidance ensure your MBA investment translates into real career impact during the program and long after graduation.

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Hybrid Learning, Global Reach

Join live, interactive classes either in-person from boardrooms across the Americas, Canada, and Mexico, or log in online from anywhere in the world. Each weekend, professionals from different time zones and industries learn together in one seamless classroom in real-time.

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True Weekend Format

Learn with your cohort every other Saturday and Sunday (no Fridays). You’ll maintain career momentum while earning your MBA and applying what you learn on Monday morning. Our innovative format allows you to connect with international teammates in person or online and with esteemed faculty from our Ithaca and Queen’s campuses.

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Curriculum and Career Support

This program combines a rigorous, project-based curriculum with executive career support. You’ll strengthen your foundation in management, leadership, and global business and apply those new insights through two major projects. With executive coaching, alumni mentorship, and personalized guidance, you’ll graduate ready to reach higher.

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Industry-Leading Faculty Who Know Your Name

International, award-winning faculty teach and mentor you personally while bringing their expertise into practical conversation. You’ll be known individually, challenged to grow professionally, and supported every step of the way.

The Cornell Difference: Access Changes Everything

A Cornell Executive MBA provides access. Access to a vibrant, diverse, global network of peers who understand the complexities of leadership in a connected and technology-disrupted world. Access to prestigious faculty who bring cutting-edge research and industry insights directly into your classroom. Access to 325,000+ Cornell alumni worldwide who open doors and share perspectives across every major industry.

It’s time for you to access your potential with the worldwide reach, credibility, a lifelong network, and unique benefits that only Cornell can provide.



Cornell Executive MBA Americas: A Broader Perspective

A Global Classroom by Design

What makes Cornell Executive MBA Americas distinct isn’t just how it’s delivered; it’s who it connects. Executives from diverse industries and regions come together in a shared learning experience that builds cross-cultural fluency, strategic agility, and global perspective. You’ll graduate better prepared to lead teams, organizations, and initiatives that span borders and time zones.

Whether you’re in New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, or any of our boardroom cities, or logging in from across the world, you’ll engage with faculty and peers in real-time discussion, debate, and collaboration. You’ll learn business fundamentals and how to lead across cultures, industries, and geographies.

You’ll expand your reach, your innovative thinking, and your leadership experience through access to a truly international network of professionals who are as driven as you are.

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Learn Without Stepping Away

Every other weekend, you’ll join live classes from a connected boardroom in your city or online from your location. The class format provides both the structure to stay accountable and the freedom to keep your career momentum.

This unique, convenient format also presents a competitive advantage, offering you the opportunity to interact with professionals from around the world, solve real business problems, generate innovative ideas, and earn an Ivy League MBA. Isn’t that a smart way to use your weekend?

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Our Locations: Find Your Boardroom

With boardroom locations across the Americas, and the option to attend weekend classes online through live instruction, a Cornell MBA is well within your reach.

United States

  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • Ithaca, NY
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • New York, NY
  • San Francisco, CA
  • San Jose, CA
  • Seattle, WA
  • Washington, D.C.

Mexico

  • Mexico City
  • Monterrey

Canada*

  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Toronto, Ontario

*Applicants in Canada apply through Queen’s University.

Online

Candidates who do not live near a boardroom city can join the live classes online from home. We have had successful online students from across the US, as well as international locations including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, India, South Korea, Nigeria, and more.

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Immersive Residencies That Build Real Connection

Four in-person residential sessions bring the entire cohort together for intensive learning and relationship-building.

Held across Cornell’s campuses in Ithaca and New York City and at Queen’s University in Canada, these one-week sessions combine academic rigor with leadership development, meaningful connections, and strengthening the relationships that define your Cornell network.

You’ll return home each time with new insights, renewed perspective, and lifelong professional allies.

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A Curriculum Designed for Immediate Impact

The Cornell EMBA Americas program has a robust, practical curriculum that includes foundational courses (delivered during the weekend and residential sessions), electives, and two major projects:

Foundational Courses

Build business knowledge and strengthen your leadership skills through a sequence of EMBA courses, including:

  • Managing and Leading Organizations
  • Negotiations
  • Role of the General Manager
  • New Venture Management
  • Corporate Financial Policy

EMBA Electives

Round out your coursework by choosing electives that align with your professional interests and career goals. Options include:

  • Big Data & Analytics
  • The Social Impact of AI
  • Coaching for High Performance
  • Management Presentations
  • Executive Strategy in a Digital World

Individual Project

Apply what you’ve learned through either a Consulting or New Venture project; you may even use your organization as the client.

You’ll work under the guidance of a project advisor to develop a proposal, work plan, consulting report, or business plan, followed by a final pitch.

Global Business Team Project

With guidance from a project advisor, you and your learning team will work with a partner organization to address a real-world business problem or opportunity.

The project includes an international field study to complete on-the-ground work and research.

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The Cornell EMBA Americas Experience: Meet Our Students

From being in awe of the talent, energy, and expertise found among their classmates to learning about their varying histories and geographies, Nick from Mexico City, Mexico, and Michael from Los Angeles, California, United States, share what they valued most about their Cornell EMBA Americas experience.



Cornell Executive MBA Americas Experience

News and Updates: Cornell EMBA Americas

Cornell Business News features program updates, research news, profiles, and the latest accomplishments of Cornell EMBA Americas students and faculty.

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August 26, 2025

How the Benefits of a Global MBA Redefine Career Success

Discover the key benefits of a global executive MBA and why top professionals choose Cornell’s EMBA for leadership, global networking, and career growth.

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July 8, 2025

Introducing the 2025 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort

Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.

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July 2, 2025

Emile Maamary’s Steadiwear Glove Reduces Hand Tremors

Emile Maamary, MBA ’23, and his cofounder developed a wearable device that reduces hand tremors caused by essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

Cornell EMBA Americas: Admissions Requirements and Application Details

Our admissions process is personal and holistic; the Cornell EMBA Americas admissions committee looks at each candidate and application individually. In reviewing your materials, including your admissions essays, we consider academic readiness, professional experience, future goals, and a commitment to balancing work, life, and school.

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Get Pre-Qualified

Before you apply to the Cornell EMBA Americas program, we invite you to submit a pre-qualification form. This brief form asks about your educational and professional background, as well as your goals for the executive MBA program. Your answers will help us get to know you better and help you determine if the Cornell program is a good fit for your background and goals.

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*Pre-qualification does not guarantee enrollment.

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Connect with Admissions

The Cornell Executive MBA admissions team is available to answer your questions about program format and requirements, selection criteria, application deadlines, and the admissions process. Start the conversation by requesting more information.

Our EMBA admissions events, which happen online and at locations across the United States and Mexico, are also a great way to connect with our team and get answers to your questions in real time.

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Cost of the EMBA Americas Degree

Investing in yourself with a Cornell EMBA Americas degree can take your career to the next level. Learn more about the estimated cost of the program, including tuition totals and deposits. Plus, find details about financial aid options.

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Important Application Dates and Deadlines

We are currently accepting applications for our June 2026 program start. Application deadlines occur monthly.
The next application deadline is February 15, 2026.

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Admissions Events: Online and In Person Near You

If you want to learn more about the Cornell EMBA Americas program, consider attending an admissions event online or in your city. We offer a variety of options, including virtual information sessions, in-person coffee chats, and networking receptions.

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FAQs: More about the Cornell Executive MBA Americas Program

Choosing an MBA program is a big decision, and we know you likely have a lot of questions about the differences between program types; hybrid MBA and residential MBA programs. We’ve put together answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive, including details about GMAT requirements (we don’t require test scores).

Ready to Expand Your Reach as a Leader?

If you’re looking for a weekend Executive MBA that delivers global perspective, real-time engagement, and lasting career impact, Cornell Executive MBA Americas is the right next step.

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Additional Cornell EMBA Options

In addition to the Executive MBA Americas program, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management offers two other EMBA programs—one for executives based in the New York City metro area and a dual degree program geared toward healthcare leaders.

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Cornell EMBA Metro NY

Ideal for executives based in the tri-state area, Cornell’s EMBA Metro NY program is immersive and convenient. Earn an Ivy League EMBA on alternating weekends at our Roosevelt Island campus in Manhattan while continuing to work full-time, all while implementing what you’re learning along the way.

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Cornell EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership

The only Ivy League program of its kind, Cornell’s dual EMBA/MS prepares you to lead change and drive innovation in healthcare organizations. Offered in conjunction with the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, classes take place every other weekend on our Roosevelt Island campus in Manhattan.

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