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Cornell Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership

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The Only Ivy League Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership

Combine MBA business skills with healthcare expertise from Cornell in a true weekend-based format in New York City, designed for working health care professionals ready to advance their careers, lead change, and shape the future.

You’ll master business and acquire industry-specific expertise to equip you with the credentials to lead at the highest levels and expand your professional network across both business and medicine.

Two World-Class Institutions. One Game-Changing Program.

Taught jointly by the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and Weill Cornell Medicine, this dual-degree program offers the only Ivy League pathway designed specifically for professionals in the healthcare industry.

Earn two Cornell degrees while gaining the leadership, business, and strategic acumen to lead through complexity and disruption.

Degrees Awarded

An MBA and an MS from Cornell University

Location

Roosevelt Island, New York City

Program Format

Classes every other weekend (Sat, half-day Sun) with four residential sessions in Ithaca, NY, and the New York City area

Program Schedule

22 months of classes starting in July

You’ll learn alongside accomplished healthcare professionals and business executives who bring leadership experience from across the industry, including academic hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, health systems, community organizations, insurers, consulting firms, and health-tech startups.

This mix of clinicians and non-clinicians creates the kind of cross-sector collaboration that defines modern healthcare leadership.

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Designed for Clinicians, Executives, and Industry Leaders

This program brings together clinicians, administrators, entrepreneurs, and consultants in one industry-specific, cross-functional cohort, mirroring the actual healthcare ecosystem. You’ll collaborate with peers representing leading hospitals, health systems, payers, biotech firms, startups, and public health organizations.

You’ll Graduate With:

  • The ability to apply business strategy directly to healthcare challenges
  • Financial and operational fluency to lead transformation
  • Dual Ivy League credentials recognized across business and medicine
  • A lifelong network of healthcare executives and Cornell’s global alumni

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The Future of Healthcare: Hear from Students

Hear from graduates who transformed their careers through Cornell’s dual-degree program.

Laura Ardizzone MBA/MS ’24

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Biography for Laura Ardizzone MBA/MS ’24

“The particular emphasis and focus on healthcare was important when I was looking for an MBA program. There are multiple programs around New York City metro area but none really that have such a unique focus on healthcare and leadership.”

Christian Pietz MBA/MS ’23

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
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Biography for Christian Pietz MBA/MS ’23

“The EMBA/MS program is designed to closely collaborate with classmates establishing and fostering friendships and networks. In this regard I highly appreciated that C-suite leaders from the healthcare industry joined our classes offering networking opportunities and enabling firsthand discussion of case studies with subject matter experts.”

Rashida Malcolm Bradley MBA/MS ’23

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
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Biography for Rashida Malcolm Bradley MBA/MS ’23

“[T]he program does an outstanding job recruiting a diverse cohort, who represent many sectors across the healthcare industry including insurance, biotech, medical device, doctors of all specialties, and more. This diversity facilitated many dynamic perspectives to multi-dimensional problems that many of us hope to tackle as we continue our careers.”

Peter Armanious MBA/MS ’23

Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
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Biography for Peter Armanious MBA/MS ’23

“As healthcare is a continuously evolving environment, so is Cornell's EMBA/MS program adapting to these changes. Regular meetings between the class representatives and the administration were held. These meetings ensured that the program was meeting the evolving needs of the students. This was an immense benefit to all of our diverse needs throughout the program.”

M'Kayl Lewis MBA/MS ’23

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Biography for M'Kayl Lewis MBA/MS ’23

“The program was extremely applicable in my transition from a start-up culture to a corporate environment before, during, and after the acquisition of my company. I am equipped to continue to make an impact in my new environment.”

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Get More from Your Investment

Graduates gain the credibility and prestige that only Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and Weill Cornell Medicine can provide, opening doors to senior leadership roles across the healthcare ecosystem.

You’ll leave with cutting-edge knowledge in strategy, finance, and operations, and the confidence to apply it directly to healthcare systems, policy, and innovation.

Your connection doesn’t end at graduation. Alumni receive personalized career development support, mentorship, and lifelong learning opportunities through both schools.

When you invest in this program, you invest in your career trajectory, your credibility, and your future impact as a leader.

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Curriculum that connects business and health care

Master advanced strategy, finance, and operations and apply them directly to the realities of health systems, policy, and innovation. You’ll learn from faculty at the Johnson School and Weill Cornell Medicine in a curriculum built for immediate, on-the-job application.

Business Courses

Build foundational business knowledge and leadership skills through courses such as:

  • Business Strategy
  • Managerial Finance
  • Managing Operations
  • Marketing Management
  • Product & Brand Strategies

Healthcare Leadership Courses

Dive into industry-specific leadership topics and issues through courses like:

  • Healthcare Negotiations
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Policy & Incentives
  • Healthcare Innovation & Transformation
  • Evidence-Based Decision Making in Healthcare

Capstone Project

Collaborate with your cohort to solve real-world challenges for healthcare organizations, bridging theory and practice.

Clients and projects often include:

  • Hospital systems
  • Community health organizations
  • Biotech companies
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Startups

Round out your experience with electives that let you go deeper in areas that matter to your career. Recent offerings have included Design Thinking in Healthcare, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Management Communication, courses that strengthen your ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and navigate complex organizational change.

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Collaborative and Convenient: A Schedule That Works for You

The EMBA/MS format is designed for serious professionals who want to advance in their careers without putting their life on hold.

  • Classes every other weekend at Cornell’s Roosevelt Island campus.
  • Four residential sessions (two in NYC, two in Ithaca)
  • 22-month duration, beginning each July

Spend every other weekend advancing your career, strengthening your leadership ability, building your network, and learning how to drive positive change in your organization.

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MBA and Healthcare Leadership News and Updates

Cornell Business News features program updates, research news, profiles, and the latest accomplishments of our EMBA/MS students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

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July 8, 2025

Introducing the 2025 Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator Cohort

Meet the founders of the 29 startups selected to participate in this year’s Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator.

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May 21, 2025

Is an MBA for Healthcare Professionals Worth It?

Discover if a master’s in healthcare management is worth it and explore benefits, career paths, and more.

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February 28, 2025

Completing an MBA While Working Full-Time Prepares You for Leadership

Explore tips for pursuing an MBA while working full-time. Discover how working professionals can leverage their current positions to transition into new roles.

Applying to the EMBA/MS: What You Need to Know

Our admissions committee is looking for EMBA/MS candidates with demonstrated work experience and career progression. In your admissions essay, you’ll have a chance to tell us about your leadership experience and how this dual degree will help you reach your short- and long-term professional goals.

If you’re looking for preliminary feedback on your candidacy for the EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership program, we invite you to submit a pre-qualification form or start a conversation with our admissions team.

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Get Pre-Qualified

Wondering if Cornell’s Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership is a fit for your background and goals? Submitting a pre-qualification form allows the admissions team to provide you with preliminary feedback on your candidacy.

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*Pre-qualification does not guarantee enrollment.

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Connect with the EMBA Admissions Team

Our admissions team is ready to answer any questions about the program format, selection criteria, application deadlines, and other admissions-related details. Start the conversation by requesting more information or registering for an upcoming admissions event.

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Cost of an EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership Degree

Invest in yourself with the EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership degree. Discover the total cost associated with enrolling in the program and exactly what is covered with tuition. Additionally, explore financing options to make the degree more affordable.

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Important Application Dates and Deadlines

We are currently accepting applications for our July 2026 program start. Application deadlines occur monthly.
The next application deadline is  November 15, 2025.

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Learn More: Attend an Admissions or Networking Event

Thinking about earning your executive MBA and master’s in healthcare leadership in our unique dual-degree program? We invite you to attend an upcoming admissions event, such as an online information session or an in-person breakfast meetup in New York City. At these events, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our program and speak with admissions representatives. We look forward to meeting you!

An Executive MBA for Healthcare Professionals and Business Leaders: Your Questions, Answered

There’s a lot to consider when deciding on a graduate business program. Maybe you’re wondering about options for an MBA in the medical field or what a dual-degree program entails. To help guide your decision, we compiled a few common questions we receive about the executive MBA/healthcare leadership program, including the benefits of combining these two degrees.

Next Steps: Applying to Johnson

Do you think this program is right for you? We can’t wait to connect and help you take the next step. Start your application today.

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Additional Cornell Programs: Finding the Right EMBA for You

In addition to our dual-degree, New York City-based EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management offers two other executive MBA programs:

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Cornell EMBA Metro NY

Ideal for executives based in the tri-state area, Cornell’s EMBA Metro NY program is immersive and convenient. Earn your degree on alternating weekends at our Roosevelt Island campus in New York City while continuing to work full-time.

View EMBA Metro NY Program

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Cornell EMBA Americas

Ideal for professionals who want an Ivy League MBA without relocating or putting their career on hold, this weekend-based program allows you to learn alongside international classmates from one of 20 locations across North and South America—or online from home.

View EMBA Americas Program