Program Description
Johnson's STEM-designated, full-time Two-Year Master of Business Administration (MBA) program features one-of-a-kind curriculum, with fully integrated leadership development components and the opportunity to take advantage of programming offered in partnership with Cornell Tech in New York City. With Johnson's unique Two-Year MBA immersion learning approach, you'll be able to focus your studies on an industry of your choice in your first year—you'll learn more, sooner. Whether you're looking to enhance your existing career or switch to a new one, you'll chart a path that will lead you to make the biggest impact.
The Two-Year Management Science MBA (STEM Certified) spans 21 months, including a summer internship between the two academic years, the program begins each year in early August and graduates qualify for STEM OPT Extension.
The program's STEM designation recognizes a path in management science with an emphasis in data analytics, technology, and other similar disciplines integral to contemporary business leadership.
International students on an F-1 visa pursuing the program are eligible for a STEM OPT extension, enabling them to work in their field for a total of up to 36 months in the U.S.
Full time status for the program is defined as a minimum of 12 graduate-level credits per term. This program follows a Non-Standard Calendar.
Program Information
- Program Mode of Delivery: In Person
- Program Location: Ithaca, NY
- Minimum Credits for Degree: 60
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| NCC 5000 | Financial Accounting 1 | 2.5 |
| NCC 5010 | Data Analytics and Modeling 1 | 2.5 |
| NCC 5020 | Microeconomics for Management 1 | 2.5 |
| NCC 5030 | Marketing Management | 2.5 |
| NCC 5040 | Leading Teams | 1.5 |
| NCC 5050 | Critical and Strategic Thinking | 1.5 |
| NCC 5060 | Managerial Finance 1 | 2.5 |
| NCC 5080 | Managing Operations 1 | 2.5 |
| NCC 5090 | Strategy | 2.5 |
| NMI 5101 | Work Experience | 1 |
| NBA 5700 | Core Teams Practicum | 1 |
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| NBA 5035 | Philanthropic Leadership | 3 |
| NBA 5140 | Ethics and Corporate Culture | 1.5 |
| NBA 6030 | Strategies for Sustainability | 1.5 |
| NBA 6130 | Topics in Leadership: Women in the Workplace | 1.5 |
| NBA 6540 | Power and Influence in Organizations | 1.5 |
| NBA 6870 | Leading Across Differences: Understanding Identity, Dialogue, and Influence | 1.5 |
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| NBA 6030 | Strategies for Sustainability | 1.5 |
| NBA 6035 | Organizational Change and Sustainability | 1.5 |
| NBA 6575 | Sustainability and Equity Investing | 1.5 |
University Graduation Requirements
Requirements for All Students
In order to receive a Cornell degree, a student must satisfy academic and non-academic requirements.
Academic Requirements
A student’s college determines degree requirements such as residency, number of credits, distribution of credits, and grade averages. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the specific major, degree, distribution, college, and graduation requirements for completing their chosen program of study. See the individual requirements listed by each college or school or contact the college registrar’s office for more information.
Non-academic Requirements
Conduct Matters. Students must satisfy any outstanding sanctions, penalties or remedies imposed or agreed to under the Student Code of Conduct (Code) or Policy 6.4. Where a formal complaint under the Code or Policy 6.4 is pending, the University will withhold awarding a degree otherwise earned until the adjudication process set forth in those procedures is complete, including the satisfaction of any sanctions, penalties or remedies imposed.
Financial Obligations. Outstanding financial obligations will not impact the awarding of a degree otherwise earned or a student’s ability to access their official transcript. However, the University may withhold issuing a diploma until any outstanding financial obligations owing to the University are satisfied.
Admissions
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadlines
Fall admission. Please refer to the program website for exact dates.
Requirements Summary
- Completed online application form
- Resume
- List of activities
- Goals Statement and one of two required essays (a second essay is optional)
- Academic records and transcripts for all post-secondary coursework and degrees
- GMAT or GRE score report (test waiver optional)
- TOEFL, IELTS, and DET score report (for applicants whose first language is not English)
- One letter of professional recommendation (a second letter is optional)
- Non-refundable $250 USD application fee
Admissions Contact Information
Name: Full-Time MBA Admissions
Email: mba@johnson.cornell.edu
Phone: (607) 255-4526
Website: https://www.johnson.cornell.edu/programs/full-time-mba/admissions/
