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Introduction to the Cornell Executive MBA Metro NYC Program

The Cornell Executive MBA Metro NYC program is an Ivy League executive MBA program designed for working professionals who want to build the future of business in an AI-driven economy. The program is ranked #1 in Alumni Network among NYC-area MBA programs by the Financial Times in 2025.

Program Overview

The program is a 22-month executive MBA program that combines advanced management training with real-world application, integrating technology, AI, strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and ethical leadership. The program is designed for senior professionals from finance, consulting, tech, healthcare, and beyond.

Specialize Your MBA

The program offers two pathways for targeted career growth:

• AI Leadership Pathway — For leaders driving AI transformation and digital innovation.
• Executive Leadership Pathway — For executives advancing in finance, operations, people leadership, or marketing, with a focus on enterprise-wide leadership.

Degrees Awarded

An MBA from Cornell University

Location

Tata Innovation Center on the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City

Program Format

Classes every other weekend (Saturday and half-day Sunday) with four weeklong residential sessions in Ithaca, NY, and one weeklong international immersion

Program Schedule

22 months; classes begin in July

Curriculum

The program combines a comprehensive business core with targeted electives, including AI Strategy & Operations, Fintech, and Innovation Leadership.

Sequenced Core Courses

Build business knowledge and strengthen your leadership skills through a sequence of EMBA courses, including:

• Managing and Leading Organizations
• Financial Accounting
• Marketing Management
• Business Strategy
• Strategies for Sustainable Business
• Critical Thinking for Business Leaders
• Managerial Statistics
• Corporate Governance

EMBA Electives

Customize your studies with electives that align with your professional interests and career goals. A sample of recently offered electives:

• Raising Capital
• Negotiations
• Behavioral Science for Marketing Decisions
• Data Analytics
• AI Strategy & Operations
• Fintech
• Management Presentations
• Entrepreneurship of Physical Products

Innovation & New Venture Project

Apply what you’ve learned through the Innovation & New Venture Creation team project.

Global Business Study

During your final semester, you will participate in a weeklong immersion in a global market. You’ll meet with business executives and tour companies and take in cultural sites and landmarks.

Admissions

The admissions process is personal and holistic. Beyond your transcript and résumé, we look for evidence of leadership, impact, and readiness to thrive in a rigorous, collaborative, Ivy League environment while balancing full-time work, home life, and graduate study.

Application Deadlines

The next application deadline is December 15, 2025.

Tuition & Financing

A Cornell EMBA Metro NYC degree is an investment in yourself. Explore tuition, deposits, and payment schedules, and speak with us about employer sponsorship and financial aid options.

FAQs

We assembled a few common questions (and their answers) to help you learn more about our program, such as the time commitment, engagement opportunities, lodging and transportation details, and what else to expect while earning your MBA part-time in New York City.

Where in New York City Is This Program Located?

The Cornell Executive MBA Metro NY program is housed in the Tata Innovation Center on the Cornell Tech campus on Roosevelt Island.

What Makes the Cornell EMBA Metro NY Program Different from Other Programs in New York City?

The Cornell EMBA Metro NY program has an executive-friendly structure with classes held on the weekends. With courses every other weekend, you are typically meeting twice per month.

How Will This Have an Impact on My Career?

The Cornell EMBA Metro NY program has different ways of impacting students’ careers. Benefits include access to a new professional network; tailored career coaching for executives; and mastering leadership frameworks and skill sets applicable across industries.

Additional Cornell Programs

In addition to our executive MBA in New York City, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management offers two other EMBA programs: our internationally focused Cornell EMBA Americas program, offered in real-time from more than 20 locations in five countries, and a New York City-based dual degree program geared toward healthcare leaders.

Cornell EMBA Americas

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

Cornell EMBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership

Designed for those wishing to lead change and drive innovation within a healthcare organization, our dual EMBA/MS in Leadership is offered in collaboration with the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.