What Makes us Different
True Weekend Format
Classes meet every other weekend on Saturdays and Sundays — no Fridays — so you can maintain your work schedule while earning your degree.
Hybrid Learning, Global Reach
Join live, interactive classes from connected boardrooms across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico or online from anywhere in the world. Wherever you log in, you’re part of one fully integrated, collaborative cohort.
Immersive Residencies That Unite the Class
Four intensive, in-person residencies bring the entire class together for transformative learning, leadership development, and lifelong connections.
Faculty Access and Dedicated Support
Learn directly from world-class Cornell faculty who bring cutting-edge research and real-world insights into every class. They stay engaged well beyond the classroom, supported by staff who know you by name and guide you through the program from start to finish.
Career Resources Designed for Mid-Career Professionals
Executive coaching, alumni mentorship, and personalized career guidance tailored for senior professionals help you clarify your next move of rising to the C-suite, pivoting to a new industry, or launching a venture of your own.
Curriculum That Builds Leadership Depth
A Cornell Executive MBA delivers the same rigorous business foundation and degree as our full-time program, combined with the flexibility and real-world application working professionals need.
- Business Core – Master finance, strategy, operations, leadership, and more.
- Electives – Tailor your studies to your goals with courses in AI & business, fintech, analytics, and high-performance leadership.
- Applied Projects –
- Individual Project: Apply your learning directly to your organization or explore a new business venture.
- Global Business Project: Partner with an international company to solve a real-world challenge, culminating in field research abroad.
The Cornell Difference
You’ve worked hard to build your career—now it’s time to amplify it. A Cornell Executive MBA connects you to a global Ivy League network of more than 325,000 alumni who open doors, offer mentorship, and share insight across industries and continents.
With this community behind you, you’ll gain the reach, confidence, and credibility to take your leadership further.
“With the global business project, I applied new tools to solve real challenges in an international context, and that experience set me apart in my career.”
Devon Ekpenyong, ’22
“The EMBA Americas program expanded my perspective and gave me the confidence to lead at a higher level. The friendships and network I built continue to open doors years later.”
Susan Lin, ’21
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Average years in management roles
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Cornell Alumni worldwide
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Students representing 15+ countries
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10+ boardroom cities across North America
