Dynamic education. Distinctive programs. Unmatched drive.
At the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, we offer graduate business programs tailored to your professional stage — whether you’re a recent graduate, a rising leader, or an executive looking to deepen your skills.
Our close-knit community pairs an innovative Ivy League curriculum with Cornell’s resources, leading to top placement rates and alumni success across industries.
The Johnson School offers a range of master’s, dual-degree, and PhD programs. While varied in length, format, and location, all programs are student-focused and deliver the core strengths of a Cornell education: rigorous academics, hands-on learning, dedicated faculty, and exceptional resources.
Our full-time MBA programs — a two-year residential option in Ithaca, NY, and a one-year tech-focused MBA based in New York City, and a dual-campus option offering the best of both — develop leaders who impact and influence the global marketplace. Both programs provide industry-specific coursework, team-based learning, and personalized mentorship.
Built on the strength of rigorous academics and designed for working professionals, our EMBA programs allow you to advance your career without interruption — and incorporate what you’re learning immediately. Learn in New York City or through a distributed classroom in one of 20+ cities across the Americas.
From analytics to accounting, specialized options at the Johnson School deepen your knowledge and expand your career opportunities. We offer several STEM-designated business degree programs in Management, Accounting, and Business Analytics, along with a fully-funded PhD program—all designed to sharpen your professional focus.
With intense Ivy League academics and a close-knit community, the Johnson School ranks among the top graduate business schools, leading in investment banking and emerging as a force in consulting and technology management.
Our intentionally small programs foster close bonds with your cohort, faculty, and alumni. You’ll find many opportunities to connect—across degree programs and throughout Cornell—building relationships that support your growth during the program and for life. These connections also open doors to valuable mentorship and career opportunities long after graduation.
Students dive into their chosen area of interest after the first semester, positioning them for specialized summer internships. They build expertise through the college’s centers and institutes—spanning emerging markets, sustainability, investing, family business, and more. Pair that with leadership courses and international study trips and these experiences equip graduates to make an impact in business.
We stay ahead of emerging trends so our students can lead and shape the business marketplace. The Johnson School has pioneered advancements such as distance education, the first Tech MBA, the first EMBA in Healthcare Leadership, an online MSBA program, a dual-campus model, and coursework in artificial intelligence. Through our innovative curriculum and placing students in their area of focus earlier, we equip them to think from multiple perspectives, adapt quickly, and develop deep expertise.
At the Johnson School, our leadership, faculty, and alumni form a powerful network that drives academic prowess and lifelong success. Through teaching, mentorship, and engagement, they shape the student experience and extend the school’s impact far beyond campus.
Dean Vishal Gaur leads the Johnson School with a focus on innovation, global impact, and excellence in research, teaching, and industry engagement. Under his guidance, faculty lead influential research and graduates secure top roles in investment banking and consulting.
Johnson School faculty are recognized leaders and dedicated mentors who bring their research and industry experience directly into the classroom. They work hands-on with students, offering guidance, feedback, and insight to prepare them for success in business leadership roles.
Johnson School alumni actively mentor students, return to campus to speak, hire graduates, and support the school financially. As global business leaders and CEOs, they lead with purpose—creating innovative, sustainable, and socially impactful businesses. Their engagement strengthens our community and fuels future innovation and success.
There’s always something noteworthy happening at the Johnson Graduate School of Management. Explore recent stories highlighting our programs, research, and the people driving our community forward.
Video call glitches — even without disrupting conversation — can break the illusion of being face-to-face and feel uncanny, Cornell-led research finds
Cornell researchers find that in the gig economy, bonus effectiveness depends on labor availability.
Richard Thaler, a Nobel laureate who was a professor at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management from 1978 to 1995, spoke Oct. 17
While our business graduate degrees vary in length, format, and focus, each includes a residential component. On campus at Cornell — whether for two years or a few weeks — you’ll have access to high-tech facilities and get to walk the halls of some of the most historic academic buildings in the country. Experience a glimpse of our Ithaca, NY, and New York City campuses from wherever you are.
Whether you want to learn more about Cornell University’s graduate programs in business or are ready to apply, the SC Johnson College admissions team can answer your questions and support you through the application process.