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2005 EXECUTIVE MBA PROFILE
Cornell University
S. C. Johnson Graduate School of Management— Cornell Executive MBA Program

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Address: S. C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
Ithaca, NY 14853
E-Mail: emba@cornell.edu
Website: B-school Web site
 
 
Other programs:Cornell Boardroom Executive MBA


PROGRAM BASICS AND REQUIREMENTS

Core EMBA curriculum last revised: 2002

When and how often classes meet:
• On alternate weekends

Total hours of work outside of class per week: 20

Total hours in class per week: 6

Average students in core class: 54

Average students in elective class: 25

Number of electives available in past academic year: 2

Graduation Requirements:
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • Class participation accounts for some percentage of students' grades
  • Write a complete business plan

Distance EMBA programs available?
Yes

TEACHING METHODS

Teching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) n/a
Experiential learning 10%
Lecture 35%
Simulations 10%
Team Projects 15%
Other n/a



SPECIAL PROGRAMS

EMBA programs run by B-school in another country:
Cornell Queen's Executive MBA
Country Canada
Partner n/a

Domestic partnerships or in-house EMBA programs:
None

Number of companies the B-school runs an in-house EMBA for: 0


AREAS OF STUDY AND ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Finance
Leadership
Operations Management
Strategy

New electives available in the past academic year:
n/a


JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint degree programs offered to EMBA students:
n/a
n/a


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a
n/a


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year for EMBA program: 55

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 68%
 
Full-time EMBA faculty with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 4%
Tenured professors n/a
  Of those, what percentage are Female 12%
Underrepresented minorities: (1) 0%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors n/a
Have owned a business n/a
 

(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian Americans are not included in the minority percentage.


LIFESTYLE - 2005 GRADUATES REPORT

Married   84%
Average number of children 1.0
Average work week 58.0
Average hours spent per week on class work 19.0
Average hours spent communicating with classmates between class meetings 5.0
Average number of days per month spent on campus 96.0


STUDENT LIFE

Programs offered for spouses/partners of EMBA participants Yes
Description: Spouse/Significant Other Weekend at IBM Palisades in October of First Year

Child care support for EMBA participants with families No
Pre-program orientation Yes
Temporary housing for EMBA participants Yes
Description: Hotel accommodations on Cornell campus, and conference center accommodations at IBM Palisades
Distance from major airport (miles) 20
Access to health club or gym Yes


EMBA program includes a mandatory special trip or project out of the country? Yes
Description: Students divide into groups and choose their own project with guidance from a faculty member

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings Yes
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $2,195,572

Technology changes made over the past three years:
Improvements include creation of state-of-the-art broadcast studio for use in Boardroom Executive MBA program allowing for live distance instruction of Boardroom students in US and Canada, enhanced wireless connectivity throughout the building, new walkup and computer lab workstations providing students with easy access to desktop computing, renovated the Johnson School's dedicated Help Desk to meet service and repair needs of the community and new projectors in all classrooms.


THE BOTTOM LINE

Total 2004-2005 EMBA revenues: $5,488,000

Total 2004-2005 EMBA budget: $3,253,000


 
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2004:  7    1994:  15    
2002:  11    1992:  14    
2000:  8    1990:  16    
1998:  8    1988:  5    
1996:  18    
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2003:  14    1997:  --    
2001:  --    1993:  --    
1999:  --    

Exec Ed rank:
2003:  --    1997:  20    
2001:  --    1993:  --    
1999:  --    1991:  17    



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