Two-Year MBA
Building a Plane Midflight
by Trevor Wirsig, MBA ‘15 Using what I learned at Johnson to make an impact during my consulting internship. My project as a summer intern in Deloitte Consulting’s mergers andacquisitions (M&A) practice was to assist a consumer packaged goods (CPG) companyas they split into two. People say that a merger of two companies is like […]
Business as Unusual at Patagonia
by Brendan Condit, MBA ‘15 Though his unconventional experience at Patagonia included surf lessons and flip flops at work, Brendan Condit’s (MBA ’15) biggest takeaway was the attitude of employees and the overall character of the culture. My MBAinternship at Patagonia has beenan eye-opening experience. Before joining, I wondered if the company could possiblylive up […]
Learning from Top Industry Leaders
by Samuel Kessler Swenson, MBA ‘15 Students interested in global markets can benefit greatly from hearing the perspectives of people that have risen to the top of their respective financial firms. The Capital Markets and Asset Management (CMAM) Immersion has been particularly rewarding in that we’ve had the opportunity to listen to some of the […]
Investing in Sustainability to Ensure Energy Independence and Political Stability
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 […]
Capital Markets and Asset Management Immersion: The Key to Thriving
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 […]
Developing Confidence Beyond Consulting
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 […]
The Long Haul of Marketing
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 […]
Learning in a Safe Environment
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 […]
“An Invaluable Experience”
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 […]