{"id":91,"date":"2026-04-10T19:33:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/johnson\/?page_id=91"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:32:55","slug":"why-johnson","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/johnson\/why-johnson\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Johnson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

We offer enriching academics, an expansive alumni network and more than 75 years of innovation.<\/strong>
Earn a graduate degree from one of the most respected, time-honored and highly-ranked institutions in the nation. The Johnson School provides a business education with professional connections and opportunities to influence your field before graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Johnson difference<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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Connections that open doors<\/h3>\n \n
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Our strong ties to the business community, relationships with leaders in nearly every sector and a campus in New York City provide access to unique learning experiences. The connections forged here lead to coveted summer internships with multinational firms and fuel our Career Management team’s career placement success.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Enriching campus collaborations<\/h3>\n \n
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You’ll collaborate across Cornell’s campuses in Ithaca and New York City through electives, studio courses and research projects. Your work with peers, faculty and industry partners on real business challenges builds practical skills and creates new opportunities.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Expansive Big Red alumni network<\/h3>\n \n
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Wherever you live, work, travel or do business, you’re likely to encounter fellow Cornellians. After graduation, you join the Johnson School’s alumni community and become part of Cornell’s Big Red Network — a group of more than 250,000.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Expertise<\/span> embedded in every program<\/h2>\n\n
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No matter which Johnson School graduate program you choose, you’ll benefit from our specialized expertise throughout your academic experience.<\/p>\n

We embed the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in consulting, entrepreneurship, investment banking and technology throughout our curricula.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Build your professional skills<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Students come to our program to elevate the business skills they already possess. They’re taught by experts and treated like professionals. We create a learning environment that encourages excellence from everyone.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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No. 1<\/p>\n \n

Best administered MBA<\/h3>\n \n
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The Princeton Review, 2025<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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No. 1<\/p>\n \n

Most family-friendly MBA<\/h3>\n \n
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The Princeton Review, 2025<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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No. 3<\/p>\n \n

Alumni network<\/h3>\n \n
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Preparing you to challenge<\/span> the status quo<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Johnson School graduates use their time on campus as a springboard to bigger accomplishments, through hands-on classroom opportunities, pitch competitions and networking events they create their own path.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Where you’ll go<\/h3>\n \n
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Johnson School students secure roles in consulting, investment banking and technology or become entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Top firms hire at the Johnson School<\/h3>\n \n
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Leading employers like Citi, Bain & Company, PwC,  Amazon, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Wells Fargo & Company seek their next rising star from the Johnson School.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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Faculty mentors <\/h3>\n \n
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Our faculty are available to students inside and outside the classroom to assist on coursework and ensure success after graduation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Learn and thrive<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Whether you’re studying on campus in a residential graduate program<\/a>, taking classes in New York City at Cornell Tech<\/a> or learning from afar through a hybrid program, you’ll be part of a vibrant learning community.<\/p>\n

At the Johnson School, students have many ways to connect with classmates, professors and the broader Cornell community, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Sage Socials<\/h3>\n
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These recurring networking events bring the Johnson School community together for casual gatherings and celebrations throughout the year. Held in Sage Hall, students, families, faculty and staff have a chance to connect, build relationships and celebrate.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Coffee in the Sage Hall atrium<\/h3>\n
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A welcoming space to connect, recharge and continue conversations outside the classroom. Whether meeting classmates between courses or networking with faculty and visitors, the atrium helps create the close-knit community that defines us.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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A chance to step outside the classroom and build connections through outdoor activities and shared adventures. These experiences help students strengthen relationships, recharge and develop teamwork in a relaxed, informal setting.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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The Johnson School’s annual signature celebration in New York City brings together alumni, students and business leaders. The event honors distinguished alumni, strengthens community connections and celebrates the school’s impact.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Dozens of clubs and organizations<\/h3>\n
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Students can join a wide range of business-focused clubs that support career exploration and professional growth. From the Consulting Club and Investment Banking Club to the Tech Club and Private Equity & Venture Capital Club, these organizations connect students with peers, alumni and industry leaders across business fields.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Johnson School students connect with the broader Cornell University campus at informal and formal events each year. These celebrations give students, alumni and families a chance to reconnect, build relationships and celebrate school spirit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Voices of our people<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n \n
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The strong sense of community at the Johnson School is one of the many things our alumni value about their academic experience.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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“…the people — not just the students, who are incredible, brilliant and personable, but also the professors, who are unimaginably passionate about what they teach. The combination of remarkable professors and classmates makes for engaging and unforgettable lectures, and some of my most memorable moments … in Ithaca have been in classes.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

Chukwujindu Awele Juwah, MBA ’24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Associate at McKinsey & Company<\/p>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n

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“A Ph.D. is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

Elina Hur, Ph.D. ’23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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“The most impactful parts of my time in the EMBA\/M.S. program include the instruction from top-notch professors and the access to experienced leaders, peers and mentors.”<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n\n

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Senior Director of Strategy & Solutions, Pack Health<\/p>\n \n <\/article>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Join the Johnson School<\/h2>\n\n
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We offer a variety of master’s, doctoral and dual master’s degrees. Explore the options and imagine your future at the Johnson School.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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