A New Approach to Business Education
Step into the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, where we are contributing to a new era of business, one that raises the standard and transforms industries for the better. At the heart of our approach is our commitment to sustainability, ethics, and excellence that transcends traditional boundaries. Join us as we advance knowledge, work for the greater good, and empower the purposeful business leaders of tomorrow.
Three Top Business Schools United in Purpose
With massive expertise in teaching and research across our three schools, we are driven by timeless Cornell values of practical impact for people and society. Our college embodies the value that emerges when diverse minds unite, collaboration supersedes competition, and the pursuit of excellence is fused with our commitment to the greater good.
Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management
At the Dyson School, our business is a better world.
The Dyson School prepares tomorrow’s leaders—and supports today’s researchers—who will apply business and economics principles to solve some of the toughest societal challenges around the globe.
Unique strengths:
- Applied economics and policy
- Consumer packaged goods
- Environmental, energy, and resource economics and policy
- Food and agricultural economics
- Finance
- International development and policy
- Strategy and management
Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration
For Hotelies, life is service.
Known as the world leader for teaching and researching the business of hospitality, the Nolan School prepares people-focused, tech-savvy leaders who understand that business success happens when they model the essence of hospitality.
Unique strengths:
- Hospitality leadership
- Service operations and analytics
- Real estate and development
- Services marketing
- Hospitality human resources and law
- Food and beverage design and management
- Hospitality entrepreneurship
Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management
Principled leaders, visionary thinkers, and transformative change-makers.
The Johnson School’s graduate business programs emphasize collaborative, immersive, practice-based learning. Our rigorous technology-forward curriculum prepares purpose-driven leaders committed to making a positive impact on society.
Unique strengths:
- Consulting
- Digital technology
- Investment banking and finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Global business and emerging markets
- Marketing and product management
- Sustainability
Featured News and Stories
Using AI in Your Job Search
Career Corner: AI can help guide key areas of your job search, including exploring career paths, optimizing your resume, networking, and prepping for interviews.
Research: Unraveling the Pursuit of Entrepreneurship in the Fashion Industry
The research from the Johnson School suggests that the decision to launch a startup is not solely based on personal characteristics but also involves how organizational roles and social dynamics influence the choice.
Cornell Nolan School receives No. 1 Ranking by CEOWorld Magazine
The Nolan School led the CEOWorld Magazine rankings and is one of six programs worldwide to earn a “AAA” ranking.
Being among the Best Is Our Way of Life
At the SC Johnson College, excellence isn’t a statistic; it’s a tradition. Our prestigious schools are consistently globally recognized for their enduring excellence, setting us apart beyond the numbers.
#2
Nolan School
Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Schools in the World for 2023
Collaborative Research
Uniting hundreds of faculty members, researchers, and extension associates.
Our collaborative research bridges business principles across schools and multidisciplinary areas, making an impact in agriculture, economics and policy, hospitality, real estate, sustainable business, management and organizations, and more.
Alumni Connections
A tight-knit, collegial community that extends far beyond graduation.
Our global alumni network leverages the power of our collective strength to tackle pressing societal challenges, champion sustainable practices, and shape a future where prosperity and principle fuse together. Ready to join us? Explore our alumni webpage and become part of our inspiring network.
Worldwide Reach
Programs, initiatives, and alumni around all corners of the globe.
From Warren, Statler, and Sage halls on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, NY to the bustling streets of New York City, and from our finance MBA program in China to classrooms across the Americas, the SC Johnson College is transcending geographic—and figurative—boundaries. And through online executive education, lifelong learners can opt to complete certificate programs from anywhere in the world. What’s more, our alumni are well-represented among alumni clubs in all 50 states and 112 countries.
College Facts at a Glance
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~4,000
Students
in undergraduate and graduate degree programs -
250
Faculty
spanning eight areas of business and six interdisciplinary themes -
48,000+
Alumni
in the SC Johnson College of Business network -
21
Degree Programs
with cross-school coursework and collaboration
What Lies Ahead for You?
Whether you’re an undergraduate exploring business, hospitality, or economics, a seasoned executive aiming for new heights, or a future researcher, exceptional opportunities await you here.
Undergraduate
Executive Education
Master of Business Administration
Specialized Master’s Degrees
- Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)
- MPS in Applied Economics and Management
- MPS in Management
- MPS in Management – Accounting Specialization
- MPS in Real Estate (Baker Program)
- MS in Business Analytics
- Cornell-Peking MBA/MMH
- Graduate Minor in Real Estate
Research-Based Programs