School Leadership: Deans, Directors, and Advisors
The Johnson School leadership team, under the direction of Dean Vishal Gaur, helps shape our vision and ensure we deliver on our promise of a rich and dynamic graduate business education.
Turning Ambition into Impact for 75+ Years
World-renowned expertise. Top-ranked programs. Close-knit community.
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management offers immersive, innovative, and impactful degree programs. With unmatched industry expertise, our faculty prepares and inspires students to excel in their professional endeavors, and small, selective cohorts create opportunities for richer conversation and deeper connections
What Makes Johnson Unique?
Part of one of the largest universities in the Ivy League, the Johnson School offers graduate business students an unparalleled educational experience. Learn from industry-leading faculty members, access our vast management library (one of the biggest in the world), and ultimately become part of Cornell University’s Big Red Alumni Network.
When it comes to academics, our robust yet flexible curriculum is guided by three fundamentals:
Performance Learning
Go beyond typical classroom and job-based learning with immersive, integrated experiences related to your field of interest.
Cornell Connections
Expand your network with an expansive alumni base, engaged employers and partners, and cross-campus collaborations.
Collaborative Community
Engage with faculty and graduate students from across the school, college, and university through our interdisciplinary programs.
Key Facts: The Johnson School by the Numbers
For more than 75 years, we’ve provided a world-class business education fueled by an esteemed faculty, supported by a dedicated staff, enriched by corporate partners, and sustained by the generosity of alumni and friends.
- 1946 Founded
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10+
Degree programs
(plus dual-degree and executive options) - 15,200+ Johnson School alumni
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137
Faculty
(combined full-time, part-time, adjunct, visiting, and endowed)
Our Campus
Ranked No. 1 for Best Campus Environment in the Princeton Review’s 2023 B-school rankings, our main campus in Ithaca, NY, is an incredible place to learn and grow. The Johnson School spaces offer a mix of high technology and historic charm, and the broader Finger Lakes Region of New York provides plenty to see and do near campus. The Johnson School also has a presence on Roosevelt Island in New York City, allowing our students to tap into the massive business hub of Manhattan.
The Best in Business: Our AACSB Accreditation
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the organization that sets the gold standard for business education.
Less than 6 percent of business schools worldwide have achieved AACSB accreditation, and we’re proud to be recognized among this elite group of institutions. This designation underscores our commitment to high-quality, highly relevant graduate business programs. Top-tier employers often specifically seek out graduates of AACSB-accredited programs.
As a founding member of AACSB, Cornell University has a long tradition of providing quality academics, retaining distinguished faculty, and delivering strong career outcomes.
Diversity and Inclusion at the Johnson School: Creating a Community of Belonging
The Johnson School was among the first top-tier business schools to create an office dedicated to supporting the rising generation of diverse leaders. Since 1999, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which is open to all students, has broken barriers and dismantled systems that have prevented students from showing up as their authentic selves—in the classroom and the workplace. Here’s how we integrate diversity and inclusion into the graduate student experience:
We Equip
We prepare students from everywhere to lead anywhere. Our globally focused curriculum includes diversity-related courses and real-world learning experiences. We also offer inclusion-focused professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.
We Empower
We nurture success by creating a sense of belonging. Our graduate students have access to an array of personal, academic, and career support from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, as well as resources from across the school, the college, and the university.
We Cultivate
Across the Johnson School, you’ll find student organizations and clubs that bring communities and allies together to celebrate diverse cultures and provide learning and networking opportunities. You’ll also engage with diverse alumni and industry partners.
Diversity and Inclusion at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
The SC Johnson College is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered. While each of our schools has its own Office of Diversity and Inclusion, addressing the unique needs of its students, all offices are united by the college’s core values. Through a variety of events, programs, and initiatives, we strive to foster a community where students from all backgrounds feel welcomed and inspired to succeed. Learn more about diversity and inclusion initiatives across the college.
Right Where They Belong
“We have the opportunity to shape the next class by leading various events for current and prospective students. I had the opportunity to partner with incredible students this past year. Students can expect strong second-year and faculty support.”
—Saurab Prabhakar MBA ’24
News and Updates from the Johnson School
Explore how we’re turning ambition into impact every day. Cornell Business News features stories about our students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, and friends.
April 16, 2025
Winding Up Value: How Media Shapes the Luxury Watch Market
New SC Johnson College research shows that news articles and reviews play a significant role in promoting luxury watch brands.
April 15, 2025
Faculty Panel: More Investment for Social Good is Needed
Financial markets could help society achieve both prosperity and equity, but investment in efforts to address pressing social problems is still underfunded.
April 15, 2025
James Morgan ’60, MBA ’63, Earns Engineering’s Highest Alumni Honor
Cornell Engineering honored James C. Morgan with its Distinguished Alumni Award for his transformative leadership in nanomanufacturing technology.
Beyond the Johnson School: College-Wide Collaboration and Resources
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management is part of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, which also includes the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. Each school abides by the college’s mission and values. The guiding principles, combined resources, expertise, and networks of the three schools give Johnson School students a rich and dynamic learning experience.