Cornell Executive MBA Americas

Overview

The Executive MBA Americas program consists of 60 credits over 17 months, through distance learning and residential experiences. This executive MBA program is offered in partnership with the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. Students will earn two MBAs: one from Cornell University and one from Queen’s University. The Executive MBA Americas features a highly integrated series of courses that provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of management and a thorough understanding of advanced management topics. The courses are sequenced so that each course builds on the content of the previous courses, allowing ample opportunity to apply learning to real business situations. Throughout the program, coursework will be augmented by guest speakers and other highly relevant hands-on opportunities in both the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, see the Executive MBA Americas website.

Students

The Executive MBA Americas program is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals looking to advance their careers without interrupting them. Content is delivered via synchronous distance learning, to boardrooms across North and South America, with three in-depth coursework and networking opportunities during residential sessions on Cornell University’s campus and at Queen’s University.

Core Courses (24 credits)

• NCCB 5000 - Financial Accounting  
• NCCB 5010 - Business Decision Models  
• NCCB 5020 - Economics & Industry Analysis  ***
• NCCB 5030 - Marketing  
• NCCB 5040 - Managing and Leading Organizations  *
• NCCB 5060 - Managerial Finance  
• NCCB 5080 - Operations Management  
• NCCB 5090 - Business Strategy  ***

Elective Courses (36 credits)-Sample list of electives, students wishing to take other courses must get program approval.

• NBAB 5020 - Management Accounting  
• NBAB 5300 - New Venture Management  **
• NBAB 5400 - Transformational Leadership  **
• NBAB 5580 - Corporate Financial Policy  
• NBAB 5630 - Role of the General Manager  **
• NBAB 5650 - Corporate Governance  
• NBAB 5710 - Cornell Management Simulation  
• NBAB 5840 - Global Strategy  **
• NBAB 5970 - Global Business Project  
• NBAB 6010 - Management Information Systems  
• NBAB 6050 - Leadership and High Performance Teams  *
• NBAB 6220 - Marketing Strategy  
• NBAB 6560 - Valuation  
• NBAB 6660 - Negotiations  **
• NMI 5001 - Individual Project Course  

*Courses taught in Ithaca, NY.
**Courses taught in Toronto, Canada.
***Courses taught in New York City.
All other courses taught via synchronous distance learning.