You’ve done your research and determined an EMBA from the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University is right for you. Take the next step and explore our admissions process.
This page provides all of the information and resources you’ll need to apply, including Cornell EMBA admissions requirements, deadlines, and financial aid options. We look forward to reviewing your application and learning more about your professional ambitions.
Before you start the application process, you should determine which option best suits your background, goals, schedule, and location: EMBA Americas, EMBA Metro NY, or our unique dual-degree EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership.
We encourage you to explore all three programs and reach out to our admissions teams with any questions.
Admission requirements vary for each EMBA program, as all are personalized and holistic. However, the steps to the application process are similar:
3. Complete & Submit Your Application
4. Interview (by Invitation)
Our webpage about the EMBA application process dives into each of these steps to help set you up for a smooth admissions experience.
As you prepare to apply to a Cornell EMBA program, carefully review the application requirements for your program of choice. While admissions materials vary, a few are common to all programs:
Academic Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Admissions Essays
$200 Application Fee
Test scores are optional.
You are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of your EMBA application materials.
Our Cornell EMBA students are experienced, ambitious professionals with a range of educational backgrounds and industry expertise. At the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, we take a holistic approach to the admissions process. We review each application individually—from work history to personal essay—and consider qualities and characteristics such as:
Career Progression
Academic Readiness
Collaboration Skills
Motivation & Commitment
We get lots of questions about the Cornell EMBA acceptance rate; yes, our programs are selective. Your admissions materials—especially your essays—give you an opportunity to show us your best.
Applications are now being accepted for programs starting during the summer of 2025. Application deadlines occur on the 15th of each month from October through May.
The next application deadline for Cornell’s Executive MBA programs is April 15, 2025.
We host a variety of online and in-person Cornell Executive MBA admissions events throughout the year, from online information sessions and application workshops to in-person open houses and receptions. These informative, interactive events are an excellent way to get answers to your questions and connect with our admissions team—and sometimes with current students, EMBA alumni, and Johnson School faculty.
Still looking for information about our Cornell EMBA programs and admissions process? Complete our brief request form, and we’ll get relevant details to your inbox.
Pursuing an executive MBA at the Johnson School is a major investment in yourself, professionally and personally. Tuition and expenses vary by program, and we offer a range of financing options including payment plans, loans, and employer sponsorship. A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available for all EMBA programs; you’ll automatically be considered for those when you apply.
In addition to instruction, academic and career services, and books and printed materials, EMBA tuition covers some program-specific expenses such as lodging and meals during residential sessions in Ithaca, NY. Here’s a closer look by program:
EMBA Americas students typically pay for their education with private or federal loans. Employer sponsorship is also an option.
EMBA Metro NY students typically pay for their education with private or federal loans. Employer sponsorship is also an option.
Tuition includes accommodations and meals during the Global Business Study trip.
In this dual-degree program, financial aid and student accounts are handled by Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences in New York City.
Students in this program often receive employer sponsorship or merit-based partial scholarships.
The EMBA admissions team is ready to answer your questions about our programs, including curriculum, format, schedule, selection criteria, application deadlines, financial aid options, and other admissions-related topics. Reach out to us by phone or email today.
