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2005 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
Cornell University
S. C. Johnson Graduate School of Management
Address: 111 Sage Hall
Ithaca, NY 14850
E-Mail: mba@cornell.edu
Web links: B-school Web site
Directions to school

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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

Core MBA curriculum last revised

Before 2000
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes
Average number of students in a core class 60
Average number of students in an elective class 31

Graduation requirements:
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average
  • 4 (or 3 for the Twelve Month Option), semesters of at least 12 credit hours; 60 credit hours including advanced standing credits and credit for passing work; satisfy course requirements; at least 25 credit hours in school's electives


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 30%
Distance learning (videoconferencing, Web-based learning) 3%
Experiential learning 15%
Lecture 30%
Simulations 2%
Team projects 20%
Other n/a


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Investment Banking
Marketing
Research Sales and Trading


AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Manufacturing and Technology Management
Marketing
Portfolio Management

Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 155

New electives added in the past academic year:
Global Below-the-Line Marketing Communication
Critical Thinking in Business
Insights into Technical Leadership
Corporate Governance
Behavioral Finance
Sustainable Business Strategy Laboratory Simulation
New Enterprise in Developing Economies: Building Successful Conservation Tourism Ventures via Local Partnerships
Strategic Marketing of Multinational Firms
Business in India
Government Regulation of the Business Environment


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
BA/MBA
BS/MEng/MBA
MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)
MBA/MA (Master of Arts)
MBA/MD (Doctor of Medicine)
MBA/MILR (Master of Industrial Labor Relations
MBA/MPSRE (Master Professional Studies Real Estate)
MBA/Meng (Master of Engineering (manufacturing management))


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

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


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 55
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 25
 
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.


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
Biotech/Health care
Consulting
Corporate Social Responsibility/NetImpact
Entrepreneurship
Finance
High Tech
Human Resources
Investment Banking
Marketing
Media & Entertainment
Nonprofit
VC/ Private Equity

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
Black MBA Association
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual
Hispanic Student Organization
International Club
Partners/Family
Volunteer
Wine
Women in MBA

Religious organizations active on campus:
Christian
Jewish

Active intramural sports teams:
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Indoor Hockey
Lacrosse
Outdoor Activities
Rowing
Rugby
Running/Track
Ski
Soccer
Volleyball

B-school participates in MBA Games Yes
Games include:
Duke MBA Games
   Durham, NC (Apr.)
Dartmouth Rguby Tournament
   Hanover, NH (Apr.)
Dartmouth Hockey Tournament
   Hanover, NH (Feb.)
Dartmouth Winter Carnival
   Hanover, NH (Feb.)
Michigan Hockey Tournament
   Ann Arbor, MI (Nov.)
Johnson School Golf Tournament
   Ithaca, NY (Sept.)
Johnson School Tennis Tournament
   Ithaca, NY

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.

 
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