While most executive MBA programs draw their participants from a single city or region, Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA draws participants from more than 16 cities across Canada and the United States. This creates a broader perspective for class discussions and a far more enriching learning environment. This international scope is made possible by our unique and innovative approach to teaching. (Watch our Learning model Video)

Team-Based Learning

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA uses a team-based learning approach to create a highly supportive and collaborative learning experience – both inside and outside the classroom. Learning Teams are formed at the beginning of the program and remain together for the duration. Each team is typically comprised of 5 to 8 members, with an emphasis on diversity of background. Teams function just as they would in the workplace, drawing on the skills and experience of each team member. Professional Team Performance Coaches work closely with the teams, assisting with team-building and coaching.

On-Campus Sessions

During the program, there are three on-campus sessions. All sessions are split equally between the two campuses. The two week Opening Session is held at the beginning of the program, in late June or early July. During the Opening Session, participants spend one week on the Queen’s campus and one week on the Cornell campus. The two-week Business Venturing Session is held in early February, and the third session, the Global Business Session, takes place the following summer. On-campus sessions are intense and productive, providing excellent opportunities for networking. Our program staff organizes numerous events and activities to ensure that your experience includes a healthy blend of work and play.

Interactive Boardroom Sessions in Your home City

Boardroom Team The balance of your class time is spent in your Boardroom Learning Centre, conveniently located in your home city. These class sessions are held three weekends per month, usually all day Saturday, but occasionally on Sunday.

Classes are delivered via real-time, interactive videoconference technology – a learning technology that Queen’s has been utilizing and perfecting for more than 14 years. Multi-point videoconference is used to link Learning Teams in major cities across North America. Professors lead the classes from purpose-built studios on the Queen’s and Cornell campuses. Participants are able to interact directly with the professor and with the other teams.

Each Boardroom Learning Centre is equipped with two plasma screen monitors, a tabletop microphone, and a remote controlled camera. A mute button allows teams to carry on internal conversations without disrupting the class and, at any time, you may signal the professor that you have a question or comment. Our participants consistently tell us that they actually prefer the Boardroom Learning approach to that of a traditional classroom. We are confident that you will too.

The Boardroom Learning approach also provides tremendous flexibility. The program is offered in major cities across Canada and the United States. This means that when business takes you on the road, you may be able to attend class in the city you are visiting and, should you be required to relocate during the program, you may be able to join a team in your destination city.

Electronic Community

The program provides a customized electronic network used to communicate with professors and your classmates outside of class. The network allows you to use your time more effectively. You will be able to download course notes, e-mail, chat or upload assignments from anywhere at any time. In the event that you have to miss a class, all classes are recorded and are made available for review on the program portal.