One of the biggest benefits of a business management degree from the Johnson School is access to our industry expertise.
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University offers a broad range of graduate programs—and they all benefit from our rich expertise in a variety of sectors, industries, and business functions. Among our most notable areas of specialization are consulting, entrepreneurship, investment banking and asset management, and technology.
No matter which graduate program you choose, you’ll find elements of our industry expertise throughout your academic experience at the Johnson School.
Our primary industry expertise—consulting, entrepreneurship, investment banking, and technology—aren’t degrees and programs themselves. Rather, the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in each of these fields are embedded throughout the curriculum, from core requirements and elective classes to internships, fellowships, and immersive learning experiences.
Help improve, empower, and grow global organizations as a management consultant—or by thinking like one.
Entrepreneurial thinking will take you far, whether you plan to launch a new venture or use your skills and talents to help run a start-up.
With math skills and market knowledge, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities in investment banking and other financial services careers.
Do better work—in any field or position—by mastering tech tools and platforms and learning best practices in digital communication.
Big-picture thinkers and skilled problem-solvers excel in the consulting field. The Johnson School prepares you for this exciting industry with an innovative curriculum, expert instruction from renowned practitioners, and management consulting immersion experiences. Beyond the classroom, Johnson School MBA students gain practical skills and make industry connections with campus organizations such as the Consulting Club.
Recognized as one of the best schools for consulting preparation, Johnson School alumni land positions at top-tier firms like Deloitte, EY, and PwC, as well as consulting-adjacent roles within organizations of all kinds. Many of our EMBA students are already working in the consulting field, allowing them to put their newfound knowledge into action in real time.
At the Johnson School, innovation happens everywhere, from our main campus in Ithaca, NY, to Cornell Tech in New York City.
Our entrepreneurial mindset is found throughout our degree programs, but especially in our Johnson Cornell Tech MBA and Two-Year MBA. We not only offer courses, electives, and immersions designed around entrepreneurship, but also provide mentoring and networking opportunities; start-up incubators and pitch competitions; and even research and fellowship programs related to new venture development.
The Johnson School is a launchpad for aspiring entrepreneurs. Our alumni have started successful companies—sometimes in partnership with each other—in a wide variety of industries, including apparel, education, healthcare, and hospitality. Many of these ideas began here on campus; here are a few examples:
A telemedicine company founded by a trio of EMBA graduates, including a physician, a tech professional, and a marketing expert.
A financial planning firm aimed at helping high-earning women and people of color in their 30s and 40s build wealth.
An ethical, minimalist fashion company, founded by two MBA classmates, that makes digitally knit vegan shoes.
Beyond typical coursework, you’ll bring your entrepreneurial spirit to life at the Johnson School.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary, cross-functional group of Cornell Tech classmates to develop technology-driven solutions for a real client. You’ll also get to develop a business idea from concept to launch.
Gain real-world investment experience by becoming a student manager with Big Red Venture Fund. You’ll work with early-stage companies to connect them with resources, tools, and expertise at Cornell.
Aimed at future founders, Johnson New Ventures Club (or eClub) connects students with the Cornell entrepreneurship community through events like the monthly Pitches and Pitchers.
Geared toward MBAs and life sciences researchers, this certificate program provides the training, tools, and professional connections needed to launch a biotech start-up.
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With rigorous academics and a rich history of expertise in financial services, the Johnson School is considered among the best schools for investment banking career preparation.
The benefits of a business management degree from the Johnson School really come into the spotlight when it comes to recruiting. With a rigorous curriculum coupled with dedicated career coaching, strong industry connections, and a global alumni network, our students are highly sought after.
Johnson School graduates work for some of the most recognizable names in investment banking today, including Bank of America, Barclays, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo.
Gain a professional edge with unparalleled hands-on investment banking experience at the Johnson School, from student organizations to academic immersions.
Enhance interview skills, meet alumni, and build industry connections. Old Ezra represents the Johnson School’s largest network for banking professionals and will help you excel while recruiting.
Focus an entire semester on investment banking. Through courses, cases, and pitches, you’ll analyze landmark transactions, get advice from experts, and receive career coaching from top bankers.
Gain exposure to private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and impact investing—and gain valuable context about specialized aspects of financial markets.
Tech-savvy business leaders are early adopters, data-driven analysts, and skilled communicators. They ideate, innovate, and create—all while making an impact throughout their organizations. Whether your goal is to lead a tech company, manage product teams, or build digital initiatives, you’ll find academic paths at the Johnson School to help you develop skills in coding, databases, and analytics, all in support of data-driven decision-making.
A graduate degree that embeds technology throughout its curriculum will give you an edge, whether you want to work in tech or use your tech know-how to lead in another sector. Our alumni take on specialized roles and leadership positions with organizations of all kinds, including top tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Adobe, Google, IBM, Wayfair, and Microsoft.
From unique degree programs to individual immersive courses, you’ll hone your technical and product management skills at the Johnson School.
Find yourself at the intersection of tech and business in this innovative one-year MBA program. In addition to management courses, you’ll participate in hands-on projects alongside computer scientists, engineers, and other professionals in graduate programs across Cornell Tech.
Spend a semester immersed in a hands-on tech project with your classmates and a partner company. Open to Ithaca, NY-based MBA students, this interactive, collaborative course allows you to use what you’ve learned to solve real-world business challenges through technology.
Turning cutting-edge scientific research into actual solutions involves commercialization. That’s the idea behind Big Red Tech Strategy (BRTS). This intensive 12-week fellowship program pairs first-year MBAs with Cornell PhD students to conceptualize early-stage business strategies for novel technologies and products.
When you pursue a graduate degree from the Johnson School, you benefit from our deep industry expertise, innovative curriculum, and immersive learning opportunities.
Our programs include two residential MBAs, several EMBAs, and a specialized master’s degree in management; we encourage you to explore all of our options to find the right fit.