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Full-Time and Future-Focused: Level Up Your Career with a Johnson MBA Degree

When it comes to full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, we know you have a lot of choices. We’re glad you’re considering the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.

Among our graduate business degrees, we offer two innovative, immersive options: a two-year residential MBA program at our main campus in Ithaca, NY, and a one-year tech MBA based primarily in New York City.

In these STEM-certified programs, you’ll be guided by outstanding faculty and leading industry practitioners. Plus, students have a unique opportunity to interact and collaborate across the two programs by way of New York City-based industry Intensives.

Earn Your MBA at Johnson: Two Graduate Business Degree Options

Our innovative, experience-rich full-time MBA programs prepare you to succeed in an ever-changing global marketplace. Explore our offerings in more detail below to find out which is the right fit.

Explore Johnson’s Full-Time MBA Programs
Two-Year MBA		Johnson Cornell Tech MBA
Location	Ithaca, NY (options for courses in New York City)	Location	Summer semester in Ithaca, NY, & two semesters in New York City
Program Length	2 years	Program Length	1 year
Semester Timelines	Four semesters and a summer internship	Semester Timelines	Three semesters: summer, fall, and spring
Delivery Method	On-campus	Delivery Method	On-campus
Internship	Yes	Internship	No
GMAT Range	660-750	GMAT Range	680-720
Highlights	Flexible MBA Summer internship Immersion learning Experiential learning options STEM designation option	Highlights	STEM designation Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Studio projects

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Innovate in Ithaca: The Two-Year Johnson MBA

With a one-of-a-kind curriculum, unparalleled internship experiences, and a supportive campus community, the Johnson School’s full-time two-year residential MBA prepares you for success in your chosen field through:

A strong business core covering topics such as strategy, leadership, marketing management, financial accounting, and data analytics
Valuable industry experience through summer internships, a signature experience of the Johnson School’s two-year MBA
Customizable academics through immersion areas, electives, cocurriculars, and weekend-long intensive classes
Personalized career coaching, including assistance with internship placements and employment
Meaningful opportunities to get involved on and off campus through student organizations, leadership programs, and global treks

These elements culminate in an outstanding business education. The program was ranked No. 8 Best Business School in the World, Financial Times 2023.

Attending a full-time residential MBA program is more than academics. You’ll love being part of our campus community: the Johnson School was rated No. 1 for Best Campus Environment in the Princeton Review’s 2023 B-School rankings.

A Closer Look: How You’ll Spend Your Two Years at Cornell

Here’s a brief look at our full-time two-year MBA, including location, format, and duration:

Location

Ithaca, NY; additional options for courses in New York City

Duration

Two years; four semesters and a summer internship

Ideal for

Career switchers and enhancers

Delivery

On-campus featuring experiential learning opportunities

Find Your Community at Johnson

The Johnson School’s two-year residential MBA has a rich history of collaboration and camaraderie—and those values shine through in how our students, faculty, and staff support and engage with each other every day. In this student-led video, MBAs share what they love most about the program and the greater Cornell community.

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A Day in the Life: Meet a Few Johnson MBAs

Three residential MBA students take us along during a typical day in their life on our Ithaca, NY, campus, from meals and social events to classes and club meetings.

Jim’s Day: Logistics, Language & More

Jim’s day took us to classes like Supply Chain Analytics and Advanced Japanese—and later, a Sage Social. When he wasn’t in class, he was planning (and DJing) campus events. Now based in Tokyo at Apple Asia, Jim keeps connected to Cornell as part of our global alumni network.

Meet Jim

Lucie’s Day: From Academics to Zumba

Lucie loves being surrounded by passionate learners, both as a student and as a teaching assistant. Beyond academics, she participates in Diversity Council meetings and several student organizations—and she makes it a point to unwind with Zumba a few nights a week.

Hear from Lucie

Nikolaos’ Day: Invested in Experiential Learning

Nikolaos starts his day with breakfast and The Wall Street Journal and ends it catching up with friends at a biweekly veterans happy hour on campus. In between, he attends a student investment club meeting and even changed into a suit to give an in-class presentation to industry partners.

Meet Nikolaos

EXPLORE THE TWO-YEAR MBA

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High-Tech, High-Touch: The One-Year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA

This accelerated one-year MBA program combines the rigors of a Cornell education with rich, real-world experience. Highlights include:

Complete your core classes at Cornell University’s Ithaca, NY, campus during the summer.
Spend the fall and spring semesters at our Cornell Tech campus in New York City.
Engage with students from other areas of study (such as law and engineering) through project-based classes called Studios.
Customize your curriculum with electives from the MBA program and across all of Cornell Tech.
Network with influential business leaders and entrepreneurs during the entire program.

Program Overview: What You’ll Accomplish in ONE Year at Cornell Tech

The one-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA develops a strong foundation in business fundamentals—then shows you how to apply those skills and knowledge in today’s digital economy.