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    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

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    Ithaca, USMBAIn-person2 years
    $173,192.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    29%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    276
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University is a 60-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Ithaca, US. Tuition is $173,192.

    About the program

    The program offers a core curriculum in business functions like strategy, leadership, marketing, finance, and data analytics, immersion learning for industry experience, customizable electives, and experiential opportunities including summer internships.

    Focus: coursework
    13th (Financial Times 2025) | 7th (Financial Times 2025), 8th (Bloomberg Businessweek 2025)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $158,426.00
    Avg starting salary
    $37,418.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University is $173,192 across 60 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University is structured around 2 years and 60 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 29%.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Cornell University typically enrolls around 276 students per cohort.