Immersions

by Arnab Mukherjee, MBA ‘15 SGE immersion students learn that in light of climate change, the DOD is at the forefront of managing their carbon footprint, conducting research on alternative fuels and energy, and integrating green practices into their day-to-day operations. Another year and students in the Sustainable Global Enterprise (SGE) immersion visited companies in […]

by Rafael Alegria, MBA ‘14 One of the main reasons I chose Johnson was to acquire necessary skills to transition from a role in Managerial Finance to Sales and Trading. While the fast paced environment and dynamics of capital markets have always thrilled me, I didn’t have the technical skills required to work on a […]

by Nicole Sim, MBA ‘14 In an attempt to shape myself into an adept marketer, I continuously search for knowledge. Building on core marketing courses, Johnson offers a spectrum of electives including E-Commerce, Digital Marketing and Disruptive Technologies that take those fundamental principles of marketing and dramatically magnify them. Coupled with the ecosystem of startups […]

by Agata Kostecka, MBA ‘11 Johnson’s Consulting curriculum, anchored by Professor Nate Peck’s Management Cases class, gives students much more than core consulting skills. It teaches strategic thinking and confidence when faced with business challenges. I realized the benefits of the Management Cases class my first day on the job as a summer associate at […]

by Dr. Megan J. Ricard, MBA ‘14 While enrolled in Professor Thomas’ Strategic Brand Management course and Professor Park’s Market Research course as part of the Strategic Marketing Immersion, I was able to collaborate with fellow students on a live business case throughout the entire semester. We worked with a top healthcare firm on the […]

by Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ‘11 One of the main reasons I was attracted to the Johnson School at Cornell University was due to the immersion program and emphasis placed on real-world learning. Experiential learning programs were a highlight of my undergraduate experience and, transitioning from the non-profit sector, I knew I would benefit from a […]

Innovation on New York City Transit – On the Track to Sustainability by Brennan Duty, MBA ‘15 (03/13/2014) During the SGE immersion trek to New York City, students visit the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) which runs New York City’s buses, subways and railroads. Counter to popular belief, it is a company that uses technoplogy innovation […]

Reflections from a Practitioner – The Value of Management Cases by Michel El-Khoury, MBA ’12 (03/12/2014) When reflecting upon skills utilized on a daily basis as a Management Consultant, many are traced back to experiences developed during the Consulting Program at Johnson. Among the opportunities provided by the Program to aspiring consultants, I found Nate […]

by Nicole Sim, MBA ‘14 My experiences at Johnson Graduate School of Management will always be unforgettable; in part because of the friendly banter that goes on with my over-achieving, top-performing friends that I absolutely adore. Much of that banter revolves around marketing which is often referred to as “fluff” by my investment banking immersion […]