Want To Join 1-Year MBA At Cornell? Apply Now

Admissions are open for the One-year MBA at Johnson Cornell University at Ithaca, US, for the batch starting in May 2017.

With the early action date already over on September 15, aspirants could now go in for the first round on October 5, second on November 15. The third round is scheduled for January 10, 2017 and the rolling round on March 15, 2017.

After January 10, applications will be received and reviewed on a space available basis with a final submission deadline of March 15, Johnson said.

Eligibility Criteria

The MBA is for professionals with significant experience and advanced degrees or certifications. Such certifications and/or advanced degrees would be awarded credits at the start of the program.

Aspirants could check eligibility for the program on the official website. If you have any questions or would like to gain a deeper understanding of the program, an Admissions Consultation could be scheduled with a team member.

Certifications eligible for credit include: Chartered Financial Analyst; Certified Public Accountant; Institute of Chartered Financial Accountants (UK and India version of CPA); Society of Actuaries; Project Management Institute (PMP).

Advanced degrees eligible for credit include, but are not limited to: J.D; M.D.; MEng; MHA; MPA; Med; M.A.; M.S.; PhD

Program Format

The One-year MBA in Ithaca begins and ends in May. The students will undergo a 10-week summer term for orientation, core courses, leadership and professional development work with other one-year candidates. All remaining courses/electives feature a mix of one- and two-year classmates.

The participants would undergo a semester-long management practicum featuring real business projects.

The residency in Ithaca would offer access to a full range of Johnson and Cornell academic resources besides an opportunity to forge lifelong relationships in the tight-knit Johnson community. The students also get to pursue a wide variety of electives.

How to Apply

The first step is to create Your Johnson at Cornell Application Account. Next, review the Application Checklist. You have to submit the form along with an Application fee of $200 along with your resume, two required essays (third optional) and a list of activities.

You have to provide one letter of professional recommendation (second optional), transcripts from all post-secondary coursework and degrees, GMAT or GRE score report.

An English Language Exam score report is needed for applicants whose native language is not English (TOEFL or IELTS)

Application Process

Applications should be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. You will receive one of three initial notifications following a preliminary review of your application and materials: invitation to interview, waitlist without interview or denial of admission.

Interviews are evaluative and available by invitation only. They may be conducted by an admissions staff member or second-year MBA student.

Applicants are encouraged to visit Ithaca for an in person interview, especially if they have not visited campus before. If for some reason, the applicant is unable to travel to Ithaca, Skype interviews are arranged.

The Final Decision

Final decisions are released on a rolling basis. Your decision will be posted to your Johnson Application page and you will receive an email message indicating that your decision is available.

Candidates who accept their offer of admission must submit a non-refundable enrolment deposit by 12:00 pm ET on the Deposit Deadline provided. The One-Year MBA requires a $3,000 deposit.

Rigorous schedule

Those selected for the One-Year MBA undergo the same rigorous schedule for the 2-year program participants. In fact, students in both programs take classes together and work closely on a variety of projects.

One-Year MBA students are eligible to participate in the Strategic Marketing Immersion, Sustainable Global Enterprise Immersion, or Managerial Finance Immersion.

They can also take most elective courses that are included within the remainder of the Immersion Program for two-year residential students.

These courses and immersions provide students with in-depth industry expertise, and make them particularly strong candidates for full-time positions in their chosen fields.