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Class of 2024 | Issue #1
Congratulations on your admission to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA Class of 2024! This is just the first in a long list of successes to come. Your expertise will grow. Your skill set will deepen. Your network will expand. Your career will advance. And it will all happen in one fast-paced year.
This is Issue #1 in a series of emails designed to help you get ready for your Johnson Cornell Tech MBA program—with academic prep work, career tools and advice, tips about living in Ithaca for the summer, and glimpses into Johnson life. Watch your inbox for issues to come and head to the Johnson Cornell Tech MBA new student website for more information.
Your Summer Curriculum
To succeed in business and compete with today’s leading industry minds, you need to have a solid foundational understanding of business concepts and principles.
Your summer core is all about growing your knowledge and expertise in an accelerated program.
It All Kicks Off with Orientation
Your program officially starts the morning of Thursday, June 1 with engaging and informative Check-In and Orientation events designed to acclimate you to business school and get you up and running. Classes begin that afternoon, and throughout the week you’ll have classes, orientation, and career prep activities as a part of your overall schedule. Attendance in person beginning on June 1 is required, so please be sure to plan all travel to be ready to start your program on June 1!
Academic Modality
Your orientation and classes will be fully in-person. If you have any anticipated delays in arriving by June 1, please reach out to newstudents@johnson.cornell.edu to discuss. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate delays and we do not offer deferral requests except in cases of immediate military deployment or personal medical emergencies.
When to Come to Ithaca
We strongly encourage you to relocate to Ithaca before June 1 so you can get fully settled. The summer core is highly accelerated, so time to relocate or unpack is very limited once classes begin.
Key Dates
See more Key Dates*
*Greatness takes dedication. Your accelerated MBA program requires a few weekend and holiday commitments. Trust us, it’ll be worth it.
Housing
Now is the time to start looking for your summer housing, as the housing market in Ithaca can be competitive, especially for the summer months. Curious about what Johnson MBAs think about Ithaca housing options? Review the Johnson Housing Guide, which shares direct reviews and data from 250+ MBA students. Learn more about Living in Ithaca.
If you are having trouble finding housing, current MBA students have entered sublease options on a live google doc with new opportunities added as they are available.
Your New Home
Ithaca is an incredible place to live. Here are unique and interesting ways to unwind on our beautiful Cornell campus and around our uncommon city of Ithaca, NY.
Hike Our Waterfalls. That’s right, waterfalls plural—right on campus. Find out why “Ithaca is Gorges” as you catch awe-inspiring shows of power and beauty at Fall Creek Gorge, Hemlock Gorge, and Cascadilla Gorge.
Contact MBA Student Services at NewStudents@johnson.cornell.edu.
Class of 2024 | Issue #2
Your summer core is fast-paced and dedicated to building the foundational business acumen you need to succeed. Over the course of the summer, your focus will be our core curriculum. You’ll also have the opportunity to take some elective coursework if you wish. The summer is also central to your recruiting preparation.
Wondering about the Day-to-Day?
Generally, you’ll take two classes at a time, with sessions all day long. Typically, you’ll have classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, while Wednesdays and weekends are your days to study, collaborate on group projects, prep for recruiting, and other MBA core activities. There will be some exceptions—you’ll have class on the occasional Wednesday, and exams are sometimes administered on Saturdays and/or Sundays. See below for a full outline of the summer course schedule. Note that you will be enrolled into all required courses and more information will be provided about elective course enrollment.
Important Note: This schedule is subject to change. All classes and exams are in person unless otherwise noted.
Pre-Term:
Thursday, June 1-Check-in and Orientation
Leading Teams: Elizabeth McClean
Classes: June 1, 2, 5, 7 (All day)
No final deliverable
Critical and Strategic Thinking: Allan Filipowicz
Classes: June 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, Final opens June 16 and closes June 17
Accounting: Mani Sethuraman
Classes: June 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21
Midterm: 4pm-7pm June 14
Final: 9am-12pm June 23 (in person)
Microeconomics: Yi Chen
Classes: June 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, July 5
Midterm: 9am-12pm June 25 (Online)
Final: 9am-12pm July 7
Marketing: Stijn van Osselaer
Classes: June 26, 27, 29, 30, July 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17
Midterm: 9am-12pm July 9 (In person)
Final: 9am-12pm July 19 (in person)
Finance: Kelly Posenau
Classes: July 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28
Final: 1-4pm July 29 (online)
Strategy: Marcel Preuss
Classes: July 21, 24, 25, 27, 28 (Ithaca), August 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 (Cornell Tech)
Midterm: 9am-12pm July 31 (Ithaca)
Final: 9am-12pm August 11 (Cornell Tech)
Important To-Do Items
The Cornell New Student To Do List is now live! Make sure to review and complete as much of it as possible by June 1. Some priorities are:
Introduce yourself to your MBA peers in our Slack workspace.
Ithaca is an incredible place to live. Here are unique and interesting ways to unwind on our beautiful Cornell campus and around our uncommon city of Ithaca, NY.
Learn the Ropes. Challenge yourself to reach higher at the Lindseth Climbing Center and Noyes K2 Bouldering Wall. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cliffhanger, you can get your muscles moving and adrenaline pumping.
Spot the Lake Beast. According to local lore, Cayuga Lake is home to a serpentine monster lovingly named “Old Greeny.” Rent a canoe or kayak from Cornell Outdoor Education’s Outfitting Center and see if you can spot her.
Contact Student Services at NewStudents@johnson.cornell.edu
