Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Future Tech Leaders Program Admissions
Required Materials
- Online Application: You must submit a completed Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Future Tech Leaders program application online. Please note that this is a separate application from other Johnson MBA programs, and our applications are not transferable across programs.
- Academic Records or Transcripts: You must provide all academic records or transcripts from each university you have attended, up though the most recent semester you have completed. Once you degree is complete, you will be required to submit a final transcript including all grades and degree verification.
While we do not require official transcripts at the time of application, you may send any official transcripts to Cornell Tech admissions electronically or via postal service. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from the academic institution.International Students:
Cornell Tech requires that transcripts from colleges and universities outside the U.S. and Canada undergo a course-by-course evaluation by an expert academic credential evaluator in the United States. Students are responsible for paying all fees for such evaluations and making arrangements with the credential evaluation company to send and receive their documents.Cornell Tech will accept evaluations from:
Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
International Educations Evaluation (IEE)
Scholaro
SpanTran
World Education Services (WES) Select: Cornell University – Manhattan NY
Or any NACES organization member.Evaluations may be sent electronically (preferred) or via postal mail. You may also upload a copy through your Status Portal.Note: The admissions committee requires this evaluation prior to reviewing your application for an admissions decision. - Language Test Scores (International Students Only): If your first language is not English, you must submit a valid TOEFL score of minimum 100, IELTS score of minimum 7.0 overall band, or a Duolingo score equivalent to a TOEFL score of 100.* Official test scores are not required at the time of submitting your application. However, all students who are accepted into the program will need to report their official scores to Cornell Tech for verification. To report your scores:TOEFL Testing Code: 2098IELTS: Cornell University Cornell TechDuolingo: Send electronically to Cornell Tech Admissions
*Please note we do not accept MyBestScoreWaivers: A candidate may be considered exempt from submitting English language proficiency exam scores if one or more of the following criteria are met:1. You are a native citizen of a country where English is the primary language — this includes citizens of the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ghana, or Canada. Applicants who are citizens of India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Hong Kong, or Singapore are not eligible for exemption.
2. You have earned a university degree from the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ghana, or Canada.
3. You have earned a university degree from a non-English-speaking country and can provide official documentation that states the sole language of educational instruction was English. Documentation must be provided when submitting your application and should be uploaded in the transcript section.*
Please note that residency and/or work experience do not constitute eligibility for the English Language proficiency exam waiver. For more information, please read Johnson’s English Language Proficiency Policy under MBA Application Requirements or contact the Cornell Tech Admissions at admissions@tech.cornell.edu.
- GMAT/GRE: The JCTMBA program requires all applicants to submit a GMAT or GRE test score. While there is no minimum score required, you may visit the class profile section to see the average test score of incoming students. Official test scores are not required at the time of submitting your application. However, all students who are accepted to the program will need to report their official scores to Cornell Tech for verification. To report your scores:GMAT Code: 5JW-BM-64GRE Code: 8296
- Resume: Your resume must list your professional history, academic background, and any skills or activities that are relevant to your admission into this program. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. The Tech MBA program seeks candidates with a minimum of 2-3 years of digital-based experience and/or knowledge of the tech industry. You may include clubs, organizations, and internships that you participated in.
- Personal Statement:
*A note about AI: Cornell Tech does not prohibit the use of generative artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Bard, etc.) to assist with the preparation of personal statements or statements of purpose, however, use of any AI tool must be disclosed and properly cited. The content of the Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement must be truthful and accurate. In an essay or question format in 500 words or fewer, double-spaced, 12-point font: replace with the question we have discussed. - Video Essay: Applicants are required to complete a video essay via an online platform. The questions focus on the applicant’s goals, professional and/or academic experiences, and help determine personal fit for the applied focus of the program.
Note: the admissions committee will not provide interviewees with the question set ahead of time, and we cannot answer any questions related to the content of the interview prior to its completion. - Letter of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit one professional letter of recommendation* but you may submit an additional letter if relevant to your candidacy for the program. Your recommender should speak to your academic and interpersonal abilities, technical aptitude, and/or professional experiences in tech, your experience working on teams, and any areas of improvement. Your letter of recommendation should come from a current or former manager, supervisor, or someone who has managed/supervised you in a professional capacity. Selecting a supervisor from an internship is appropriate. Unless you are a full-time entrepreneur, we generally advise that you do not choose clients, co-founders, or colleagues to write your recommendation. You can submit a second, academic reference if you so choose.
If you are an entrepreneur, CEO, and/or co-founder of a company, you may submit a recommendation from a co-founder, long-term client, or previous supervisor. While not required, we recommend submitting two recommendation letters if this applies to you.
Letters must be sent from a professional or academic email address. This is to maintain the integrity and credibility of the recommendations. - Application Fee: A nonrefundable $200 application fee is required for submission.
Interview
All finalists will be invited for a 30-minute video interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate in-person interviews.
There is no specific preparation required for the admissions interview, and questions will not be shared in advance. Our committee is interested in assessing your problem-solving skills and understanding how your academic experience and professional goals align with the JCTMBA Future Tech Leaders program.
All interviewed candidates will receive an admission decision within 3-5 weeks of their interview.
Scholarships
- Students admitted to the JCTMBA Future Tech Leaders program are considered for scholarship. The scholarship amount will be determined prior to matriculation into the program, not at time of admittance.
- All admitted students who are not fully sponsored are considered for scholarship if they indicate that they wish to be so within the application.
- While it is not possible for Cornell Tech to offer full-tuition funding for master’s students, scholarships may cover a significant portion of tuition costs.
- Scholarships cannot be applied to housing or costs other than tuition.
- Please note that requesting consideration for scholarship aid does not affect your admission decision.
- Need-based financial aid is not available from Cornell Tech, but students who are qualified for federal loans may refer to Johnson’s Financial Aid FAQs for more information about financing their degree.
- We encourage students and families to consider all other options before pursuing a private loan. If you are planning on considering private loans, please review our Private Education Loan webpage here for more information.
For more information about the cost of attendance, please refer to our Tuition & Fees.
Yellow Ribbon Program for U.S. veterans:
The Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program participates in the Post-9/11 GI Bill® Yellow Ribbon Program. This program is available to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who are eligible for 100% of the Post-9/11 GI Bill®. While funding per participant is not capped, participation may be limited annually based on institutional policy.
Annual Yellow Ribbon participation cap:
The Johnson School maintains an annual institutional cap on the number of Yellow Ribbon participants in accordance with its agreement with the VA.
- The number of available participant slots will be established annually by the School.
- Yellow Ribbon funding contributions for approved participants are not subject to an individual annual dollar cap under the School’s current participation model.
Eligibility:
To be considered for a Yellow Ribbon participant slot, students must:
- Be awarded 100% Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits as determined by the VA
- Be admitted in an eligible Johnson School degree program; and
- Complete all required school Yellow Ribbon application materials and processes.
Final determination of VA eligibility is made by the institution’s designated School Certifying Officials.
Allocation of participant slots
Yellow Ribbon participant slots are administered centrally across participating Johnson School programs.
Participant slots will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on the official submission date and time of a completed school Yellow Ribbon form.
Continuing students
Students who receive a Yellow Ribbon participant slot retain their participation status in subsequent academic years provided they:
- Remain continuously enrolled in an eligible program; and
- Maintain good academic standing as defined by their program and the School.
Continuing students are not required to reapply annually for a Yellow Ribbon participant slot.
Waitlist process
If all available participant slots are filled:
- Additional eligible applicants will be placed on a centralized, date-stamped waitlist.
- Waitlist priority will be determined by the date and time of completed application submission.
- Should participant slots become available, offers will be extended in waitlist order.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official U.S. government website.
External Funding
JCTMBA Future Tech Leader Program applicants are encouraged to review external funding opportunities, but should keep in mind that they will likely not be able to apply to these opportunities until the year before they matriculate into the program.
Financing Your Graduate Education:
Video
Websites:
UCLA External Scholarships
College Scholarships
Federal Resources:
Financial Aid for Graduate or Professional Student
Veteran Benefits:
Veteran Aid Benefits
International Students:
International Aid Resources
Pathway Program Participation
Cornell Tech is pleased to offer application fee waivers to qualified participants of programs designed to provide educational and/or career support to students. If your program is listed, please email admissions@tech.cornell.edu at least three days before the application deadline to request an application fee waiver.
If you are an administrator or a participant of a program not listed below, you may request that we consider adding the program to our list of programs eligible for an application fee waiver for its participants by writing to admissions@tech.cornell.edu, provided the program’s mission explicitly aligns with Cornell Tech’s intentionally inclusive diversity mission and demonstrates a clear intent for students to enter a professional or research-based master’s program.