On average, our enrolled students have 12 years of full-time, progressive work experience. We typically require a minimum of seven years of experience. Candidates with fewer years of work experience may be considered; however, be prepared to demonstrate career progression. We consider many factors when evaluating your work experience, such as post-residency experience for physicians.

An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required for admission to all three Executive MBA programs. While you are not required to hold a graduate degree for admission, many of our EMBA students have master’s degrees in varying fields. Take time to research each program thoroughly and review the selection criteria below.

When considering your professional experience, we are specifically looking at career progression, current responsibilities, career goals and potential for advancement. If you’re applying to the Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership program, we must see career and leadership progression within healthcare-related fields.

Cornell’s Executive MBA programs are academically challenging and feature a strong quantitative emphasis. We closely review your prior academic performance to assess your ability to succeed in this environment. On occasion, we may require prerequisite coursework or GMAT scores.

Collaboration is a key to success in our Executive MBA programs. Through classroom discussions and team assignments, you will learn with and from your classmates. Through your admissions essays and interview, we’ll have the opportunity to get to know you and how you will contribute in this environment.

You should expect to dedicate at least 15 to 20 hours a week to your Executive MBA program. Sustaining this level of intensity requires you — and those around you — to be motivated and committed to your success. We look forward to learning more about your plan to make the program fit into your life.