Eligibility Checklist

Is the Cornell One-Year MBA Right for Me?

The Cornell One-Year MBA is an accelerated program for high achievers seeking a solid foundation
in all functional areas of business, strong leadership development training, and real-world experiential
learning opportunities.

This prestigious program is only offered to professionals who meet at least one of the following criteria:

Applicants who already Applicants holding Applicants interested

have one or more a certification or in a dual-degree (or
advanced degrees certifications sequential-degree)
program at Cornell
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I have one (or more) of the I hold one (or more) of the I have an interest in one of
following advanced degrees: following certifications: the following dual-degree or
sequential-degree programs
 J.D   CFA (Certified Financial at Cornell:
Analyst)
 M.D.
  CPA (Certified Public
 MEng Dual-Degree Programs
Accountant)
  JD/MBA (Law)
 MHA
  Institute of Chartered Financial
  MILR/MBA (Industrial and
 MPA Accountants (U.K. and India
Labor Relations)
version of the CPA)
 MEd
  MD/MBA (Weil Medicine)
  Society of Actuaries
 M.A.
  PMP (Project Management   MPS/MBA (Real Estate)
 M.S.
Institute)
 PhD Sequential Degree Programs
  Meng/One-Year MBA
(Engineering)
  MPA/MBA (CIPA –
Public Affairs)
If you have checked at least one of the boxes above, you could be
an ideal candidate for the Cornell One-Year MBA.

Now see if the program would be a good match for your personality.

1)  Are you interested in sharpening your leadership skills 6)  Are you looking for an educational experience that
through exclusive learning opportunities such as encompasses the best of both worlds: a picturesque
Leadership Expeditions or the Leading Teams community that promotes reflection with proximity to an
Case Competition? urban campus in the world’s most cosmopolitan city?

2)  Are you looking to make an impact in the community
such as promoting socially responsible business?
3)  Do you want to challenge yourself in a close-knit
community where everyone looks out for one another?
4)  Would you like a world-renowned education and Ivy
League credentials on your LinkedIn profile?
7)  Do you want to expand your knowledge base through an
extraordinary number of elective courses at one of the
world’s most prestigious universities?
8)  Are you someone who likes work/life balance and would
enjoy weekend activities such as skiing in one of the five
best ski destinations in the country or wine tasting in
famous Finger Lakes region?

5)  Are you interested in expanding your global knowledge If you answer “yes” to one or more of the questions, it’s
through internationally-oriented student clubs or time to take the next step. Start your application today.
International Study Trips? Questions? Contact us at mba@johnson.cornell.edu.

We look forward to receiving your application!