1. Small cohort 2. Brand name 3. One of the best program I wanted to pursue.
Course Curriculum
Course syllabus is extremely relevant and MEM focuses on making us professionals in one year. It is intensive and 2 semester students take 16 credit hours per semester (on an average). I took 19.5 during my first semester so that I could apply for jobs in my second semester. MEM students can take classes in the business school as well which is a game changer as you share table with Johnson MBAs. My opinion is get through the engineering core classes in the first sem and then get exposure in the business classes of your interest.
Exams
3 letters of recommendations, one technical writing, resume, and if selected an interview. GRE was waived off.
Placement
Cornell claims the median salary is $85k but this depends on the demographic in which you are offered a job. $85k in Middle west is a good amount but is peanuts in California. All forms of companies come on campus including domains like consulting, product management, project management, supply chain etc.
Internship
No, I received the co-op during my Bachelor’s and the stipend was $20/hr. I got the job from my career fair where you talk to recruiters one-to-one. I worked as a software & controls intern in Diversified Automation Inc. where I worked for UPS, Amazon, and FedEx. 2 semesters students cannot get the paid internship due to visa legalities. If you want to do.summer internship, opt for a 3-semester program.
Fees
$30,000 per semester which is $60,000 for MEM.
Scholarship
No
Faculty
Faculty is great. Some classes have 40 students and some classes have 100 students. Usually there is only one professor but you will have 3-4 TAs for that course. Faculty is extremely approachable and office hours can be booked to meet them one-on-one. I am taking class of Randy Allen who was the first female partner at Deloitte. She teaches Management Consulting Essentials. She has already left an incredible impact on me.
Campus Life
Cornell is an Ivy league and hence there are no doubts of sports facilities. There are ton of clubs to join. I am part of Cornell Cricket Club and at the same time was part of Cornell Graduate Consulting Club where I served a local client for revenue models and competitor analysis. Ton of extra curricular activities to choose as well.
Hostel
Cornell is in Ithaca and Ithaca is in New York due to which land is a little expensive and average rent is around $850-$900. I paid $750 but lived a little away from campus since I could drive. But still I used TCAT (bus service) since parking cost is mammoth. TCAT run all over important places. Collegetown is a decent place to live in or Maplewood if you like a little peaceful environment. My accommodation was in Summerhill Townhouses.
