

The Executive Business Administration Metro NY Master of Business Administration program at Cornell University offers a comprehensive and leadership focused academic experience designed for working professionals seeking to strengthen their strategic, managerial, and analytical abilities. The curriculum blends core business foundations with advanced executive level coursework, enabling students to explore finance, strategy, operations, leadership, and organizational transformation within the context of modern business challenges. With a strong emphasis on executive leadership, the program allows learners to connect theoretical frameworks with real business scenarios, developing decision making skills that support organizational growth, competitive positioning, and long term sustainability. This structure encourages professionals to refine their strategic thinking while gaining exposure to diverse industries and management approaches.
Delivered in a part time format at Cornell’s Metro NY location, the program provides a collaborative environment where students engage with experienced faculty, industry leaders, and peers from a wide range of professional backgrounds. Through applied projects, case based learning, data driven analysis, and executive seminars, learners gain refined skills in strategic management, organizational insight, and cross functional coordination. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, allowing participants to directly integrate new knowledge into their day to day professional responsibilities. This combination of academic rigor, executive relevance, and flexible structure enables learners to advance their leadership capabilities while maintaining active careers in demanding business environments.
Semester 1
• Executive Foundations in Management
• Financial Strategy and Corporate Performance
• Data Analytics for Decision Making
• Elective in Leadership, Markets, or Organizational Communication
Semester 2
• Strategic Management and Innovation
• Executive Economics and Global Markets
• Operations and Organizational Efficiency
• Elective in Technology Strategy or Corporate Finance
Semester 3
• Leadership and Organizational Transformation
• Executive Decision Models and Business Intelligence
• Applied Project in Executive Management
• Elective in Negotiation, Governance, or Market Strategy
Semester 4
• Executive Capstone Consulting Project
• Advanced Corporate Strategy and Implementation
• Professional Development for Executive Leaders
• Elective in Entrepreneurship, Change Management, or Global Business
Graduates of this program advance into high impact leadership roles across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors, frequently joining executive management teams, strategic consulting firms, business development units, and operational leadership groups. Their preparation in strategy, analytics, organizational behavior, and executive decision making enables them to contribute to corporate strategy, performance improvement, cross department coordination, market expansion, and organizational transformation initiatives. With strong leadership capability and advanced managerial insight, graduates support high level planning, guide business innovation, and influence major organizational decisions across diverse industries.
This program is an excellent choice for experienced professionals who want to elevate their strategic and managerial abilities, offering opportunities to develop advanced leadership insight and strong executive capability supported by Cornell’s distinguished business faculty. Through applied projects, executive seminars, and data driven coursework, learners gain the tools to analyze complex business challenges, drive organizational performance, and lead transformative initiatives. Its structured 22 month format provides a balanced combination of academic depth and scheduling flexibility, preparing graduates for influential executive and strategic roles in competitive business environments.
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +1 607 255 2000
Email: admissions@cornell.edu
Address: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, United States