An International Management Education Experience

Earn a Cornell MBA and a Queen's MBA while you continue to work



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Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA is the only program of its kind in the world. It is made possible through a partnership between two of North America's premier business schools – Canada's Queen's School of Business and the Johnson School of Management at Cornell University in New York.

Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA provides a unique and exciting opportunity to earn both a Queen's MBA and a Cornell MBA in 18 months, while you continue to work.

Your classroom experience is shared by participants from both Canada and the United States, and classes are led by outstanding faculty of both schools. The ideas, perspectives and tools you will acquire while in the program will have a powerful and lasting impact on you and your career.

The program is currently offered in the following cities:

  • Canada
  • Toronto, Ontario
  • Ottawa, Ontario
  • Montreal, Quebec
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Edmonton, Alberta
  • United States
  • New York City, NY
  • Syracuse,NY
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Ithaca, NY
  • Washington, DC
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Portland, OR
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • Seattle, WA

Two World Class MBA Degrees

Graduates of Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA earn both a Cornell MBA and a Queen's MBA, credentials that will open doors anywhere in the world. Cornell is one of the eight prestigious U.S. Universities collectively known as the Ivy League. The Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University is consistently ranked among the best business schools in the world by Financial Times and BusinessWeek. Queen's School of Business is Canada's premier business school, ranked #1 in Canada and among the best in the world by BusinessWeek for full-time MBA and Executive MBA.

Broaden Your Opportunities

Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA will provide you with an international business perspective and the skills to take on the challenges of today's global business environment. Having both MBA degrees will increase your value to your organization and open doors to opportunities you have only dreamed about.

Working in the United States

Canadian participants entering the Cornell-Queen's Executive MBA program are required to obtain an F1 student visa for studying in the United States. Program staff will provide assistance and support through this process. Upon completion of the program, Canadian graduates have the option to work in the U.S. under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for a period of one year, with the possibility of extending their visa status under other visa classifications.

A Truly International Experience

The Cornell-Queen's program is a uniquely international experience. All class sessions are shared jointly by American and Canadian participants, providing a much broader perspective for class discussions.

Intensive on-campus sessions are held at both Queen's and Cornell. The Global Business Project provides a real-world international business experience. In this exciting team-based project, teams conduct a comprehensive analysis of an international business opportunity or issue anywhere outside of Canada and the United States. To complete the project, your team will travel to the international location to conduct a minimum of five days of field research. You will be funded for transportation, lodging and travel related expenses up to a maximum of $4,000 per person.

An International Alumni Network

Because this is a truly international program, you will have the opportunity to meet and work with a group of experienced classmates from across Canada and the United States. You will forge an international professional network that will prove invaluable throughout your career.

Upon graduation, you will become a full-fledged member of the Cornell University and Queen's University alumni, a combined network that literally spans the globe.

Canada's Ivy League Meets the Original Ivy League

Both Cornell University and Queen's University have a long and rich tradition of academic excellence and innovation, and a history of attracting the very best students and faculty from around the world. Established by a royal charter in 1841, Queen's University is Canada's oldest degree-granting institution, and has long enjoyed the reputation as “Canada’s Ivy League University.”

Cornell University

Founded in 1865, Cornell University is one of the eight prestigious U.S. universities collectively known as the Ivy League. Cornell is known as the birthplace of the integration of theory and application within American higher education. Cornell also has a strong tradition as one of the very best research and teaching universities in the world. Twenty-nine Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Cornell as faculty members or students. The University is consistently among the top ten U.S. universities for number of patents received each year. Cornell graduates have made significant contributions to the arts, science, business and government.

Learn more about the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University

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Class Profile

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants have an average age of 38, with an average of 13 years of work experience. They come from across Canada and have a variety of backgrounds. Here are some typical profiles:

  • General Manager: This executive has many years of business experience, has moved up the management ladder and wants a better understanding of modern management tools.
  • Entrepreneur: Driven by a desire to take an enterprise to the next level, the entrepreneur is looking for advanced management techniques.
  • Functional Manager: Well-versed in one functional area, this manager wants to develop a more general base of management skills and knowledge.
  • Not-For-Profit and Public-Sector Managers: This executive wants to improve the effectiveness of a public enterprise by learning about advanced private-sector concepts and skills.

Women and the MBA

At Queen's School of Business, we recognize the need to enable more women to ascend to the senior ranks of management. An MBA can help break down the barriers that exist for women looking to advance their careers. Queen's is making a concerted effort to address this issue. In addition to hosting Women and the MBA events across Canada, we have also implemented a number of initiatives to attract and support women within our programs. Read More...

Queen's School of Business Accreditations

All Queen's School of Business degree programs have been accredited since 1998 by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the world's largest business school accreditation body. Queen's was the first university in Ontario to be AACSB-approved.

Queen's School of Business achieved unconditional EQUIS accreditation in 2006 and is a member of EFMD – the European Foundation for Management Development.

The UK-based Association of MBAs added a European acknowledgement of the School’s excellence by granting its accreditation.


Program Leadership

Elspeth Murray
Dr. Elspeth Murray
Associate Dean
MBA Programs
Shai Dubey
Mr. Shai Dubey
Program Director
Canada
Daniel Spziro
Dr. Daniel Spziro
Program Director
U.S.A.
Brian Marchant
Mr. Brian Marchant
Director
Team Coaching, Career Services
Gary Scott
Mr. Gary Scott
Director
Operations