Admission Requirements

Applications for the Executive MBA/MS program are accepted and evaluated on a rolling basis. Below we outline the process, but for further information, and to access the pre-assessment and application, please visit Cornell University’s Johnson College of Business Executive MBA Admissions.  

Submit a Pre-Assessment 

Our application process is personalized and consultative, and begins with a pre-assessment. You will answer a few questions about your work experience and motivations, and our admissions team will provide preliminary feedback on your candidacy. This step is not required, but it is particularly helpful to those candidates who are unsure about their fit with an Executive MBA program.  

Through the Pre-Assessment, our admissions team will customize your candidate experience and guide you toward events and other opportunities to help you make your decision. 

Apply 

Once you start an application, you can complete it at your convenience. A completed application includes: 

1. Resume
2. Organizational chart (optional)
3. Admissions essays
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you’ve attended
6. A $200 application fee 

Schedule an Interview 

Upon completion of your application, you will be invited to interview for admission to the Executive MBA/MS program. Interviews are conducted via Zoom. 

Receive your Decision 

Final admissions decisions are released approximately 3-4 weeks after the admissions interview. 

Financing your Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership degree 

Executive MBA/MS in Healthcare Leadership students often receive employer sponsorship or merit-based scholarships. Remaining tuition costs can be funded with federal or private loans. 

Merit-based scholarships 

Applicants will be considered for partial scholarships by the scholarship committee based on the strength of their application. There is no supplemental information required for scholarship consideration. Scholarship awards will be communicated in conjunction with offers of admission. 

Employer sponsorship 

We encourage you to have a conversation with your supervisor and discuss sponsorship opportunities. For more information, including tips on how to prepare for this conversation, visit our sponsorship page. 

Federal loans 

For information on federal loans, please visit the Office of Financial Aid. 

Private loans 

You can also apply for private loans to finance your Executive MBA/MS degree. We have no recommendations for any particular lenders, but urge you to apply your good business sense. Once you have been selected and approved from your lender, you must submit a private loan request form to our financial aid office. 

Visit the Office of Student Accounting for more information on tuition and financing.