Two-Year MBA
Degree awarded by Cornell University
- Location
- Ithaca, New York, USA
- Duration
- 21 months, 60 credits
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Consortium early application (Consortium applicants))
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The two-year residential MBA spans 21 months and 60 graduate-level credits, including core business courses, experiential coursework and electives. The programme is full-time, in person, in Ithaca, with an August start.
- Intakes
- August Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 21 months, 60 credits Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Ithaca — Ithaca, New York, USA209 Dryden Road, 6th Floor, Ithaca, NY 14853-6201
Tuition and fees
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | USD 88,934 Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Fall/Spring term, academic year 2026-27 |
| All applicants | USD 177,868 Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | Two-Year MBA (estimated total) |
These figures use different fee bases and cannot be added or compared directly.
Other published fees
- First-year fee: USD 1,500 (2026-27) · mandatory Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Not verified
- Essays
- RequiredGoals Statement and one of two required essays (a second essay is optional)Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required1 referenceSource: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredFor candidates invited to continue in the admissions processSource: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 250Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Waiver availableGMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment score report listed; test waiver optionalSource: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2027 | Round 1 | September 17, 2026Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| August 2027 | Consortium early application (Consortium applicants) | October 15, 2026Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | Specific applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Round 2 | January 5, 2027Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Round 3 | April 6, 2027Source: business.cornell.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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