Things to Know Before Applying to Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

Application rules

Applicants may apply to only one of Johnson's full-time MBA programs per cycle. The one-year Johnson Cornell Tech MBA has its own application run by Cornell Tech, and a test waiver approved for one program does not carry over to the other. Johnson accepts the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment and considers test waiver requests, but a test score is required for Sage Scholarship consideration. Johnson does not offer pre-assessments of candidacy.

Program structure

The Two-Year MBA begins in August in Ithaca and is STEM-designated. The curriculum includes an immersion learning experience that prepares students for the summer internship between the first and second years, and students can take weekend courses at Cornell Tech in New York City. The Johnson Cornell Tech MBA begins in June. Executive MBA classes meet every other Saturday and a half-day Sunday.

Policies to know

• All admitted students are considered for merit scholarships at the time of admission; no separate application is needed.
• Two-Year MBA students who enroll without scholarship funding in the first year should not expect scholarship support in the second year.
• The Roy H. Park Leadership Fellowship is a two-year, full-tuition award for up to 25 incoming U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the Two-Year MBA.
• Enrollment deposits are $1,500 plus a second $1,500 ($3,000 plus $1,500 for Park Fellows), are non-refundable, and are not extended.
• All matriculating students complete a background check through Re Vera Services.
• Deferrals are considered case by case and are typically granted only for health or medical emergency, military service, or a Cornell dual degree with a delayed MBA start.
• Johnson does not provide feedback to candidates who are not admitted.

Quick facts

Cornell Tech MBA

1 year

Test waiver

Available

Median GMAT

710

International origin

42%

Class size

276

Interviewers

Staff or second-years

Sources

1. 1. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, MBA admissions process & application guide
2. 2. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell MBA application requirements & FAQs (2026-2027 essays, tests, English proficiency)
3. 3. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell MBA (Two-Year MBA)
4. 4. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell Executive MBA programs
5. 5. Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Two-Year MBA class profiles, Class of 2027 and Class of 2026 (archived copy of johnson.cornell.edu, captured 2025-11-30; the original URL now redirects to the school homepage)