Cornell Tech - Johnson Cornell Tech MBA: A One-Year Program

AI-Focused MBA at Cornell Tech

Learn how our Studio environment brings together interdisciplinary teams to engage in AI-centric problem-solving for today’s digital economy.

What Is a Tech MBA?

The Johnson Cornell Tech degree, issued by the Johnson School, is an ideal option for leaders who’ll be working in and around the tech sector. In this full-time, one-year MBA program, you’ll gain foundational business knowledge before immersing in tech coursework and exploring electives related to your areas of interest.

One of the primary distinctions of the full-time Johnson Cornell Tech MBA is the Studio component. This interactive, interdisciplinary experience ensures that business students learn how to effectively collaborate with peers from other Cornell Tech programs ranging from law to engineering.

Another key element of the Tech MBA is the STEM designation, which infuses the curriculum with management science, data analytics, technology, and other disciplines integral to contemporary business leadership and comes with additional benefits for international students.

Duration

12 months (full-time)

Format

Residential (on-campus)

Location

Cornell Tech in New York City

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STEM-Designated: An MBA with an AI Focus

Technological fluency is no longer just a preferred qualification for top leaders; it’s a necessity.

A tech-focused MBA goes beyond standard business fundamentals, giving you specialized skills and knowledge in high-demand areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital communications, and product management.

Our official STEM designation from the US government recognizes that the program meets specific business and technology curriculum requirements. STEM MBA programs also come with benefits for international students, such as extended visa durations.

An Immersive and Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Hands-on learning is a hallmark of a technology MBA, and this might be most evident in Studio. During this unparalleled learning experience, students from different graduate programs across Cornell Tech develop a tech product or professional service in response to a real-world issue.

Business Core

Along with business fundamentals like managerial finance and operations management, your MBA core includes tech-focused courses such as entrepreneurial finance, digital marketing, and business data analytics.

Studio Curriculum

Our distinct Studio experiences—including Product Studio and Startup Studio—allow students to partner with organizations such as Bloomberg, Citigroup, and the New York City mayor’s office on meaningful projects.

Electives and Independent Study

Choose from electives across Cornell campuses, including Future of Work, Startup Ideas, Digital Wealth Management, Decision Models, Big Red Consulting, Early Adopters, Data Storytelling, and Technical Leadership.

EXPLORE THE JOHNSON CORNELL TECH MBA CURRICULUM

Find Your Focus with Industry Intensives

With a razor-sharp focus on high-demand business specialties, MBA intensives give you an edge in today’s digital economy. Designed with collaboration in mind, these innovative programs blend classroom learning with practical experience. Current offerings include:

Financial Technology (Fintech)

Explore the large-scale technological advances in the financial services sector.

Culture & Media Tech

Discover how to engage audiences and retain customers in a digital-first world.

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Main Campus. Major Opportunities.

During the Summer semester, students will attend a one-week summer session at Cornell University’s main campus in Ithaca, NY where they will take some of their Cornell SC Johnson College of Business core courses.

Big City. Big Tech.

Most coursework takes place at Cornell Tech in New York City, where you’ll spend your time immersed in collaborative, project-based learning alongside grad students from other programs.

Innovative and Connected

Learn from industry-leading faculty, connect with innovative business leaders, and graduate with the know-how, network, and name recognition you need to compete and succeed in today’s digital economy.

Immersive and Outcomes-Driven

Create products and technological solutions through our highly collaborative Studio curriculum. You’ll build essential business and tech skills to lead companies of all kinds—or to launch your own.

Inclusive and Accessible

Join a school committed to creating and advancing equitable, accessible technology to improve quality of life in diverse communities near and far. This is a vital part of Cornell Tech’s mission.

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Admissions Criteria: Who Should Apply to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA?

The Johnson Cornell Tech MBA admissions committee considers previous academic success, professional achievements, character, and professional promise.

Successful candidates have a passion for technology, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative attitude. They are critical thinkers, demonstrated leaders, skilled communicators, and excellent problem solvers.

We welcome candidates from a diversity of backgrounds with digital expertise grounded in full-time professional experiences in or adjacent to the tech industry. While desirable, a background in science, engineering, technology, or coding languages is not required for admission.

Admissions

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Tuition and Fees

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Financial Aid

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