EARN AN IVY LEAGUE MBA WHILE YOU CONTINUE TO WORK

OFFERED IN MAJOR CITIES

ACROSS CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
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TWO
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
In a short period, the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program has established itself in key regions
across the U.S. and Canada, extending the reach of the Johnson School and Cornell University
and garnering attention from accomplished managers and professionals from a large variety
of backgrounds and sectors. Our strong partnership with Queen’s allows us to provide graduates
with the incredible opportunity to earn degrees from two of the world’s leading business schools.
The program’s unique format creates an interactive, real-time, continent-wide classroom where
participants work with senior faculty from both schools in an intense, team-based learning experience.

L. Joseph Thomas, PhD, DEAN, THE JOHNSON SCHOOL AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY

QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CAMPUS

DEGREES.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Queen’s School of Business is proud to be partnering with Cornell on this exceptional
program. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is the only program of its kind in the world,
providing a unique opportunity for participants to be a part of a truly international management
education experience. Across North America, participants join together to learn from each
other and respected faculty members of both schools. As a graduate, you will join
the powerful alumni networks of these two outstanding schools.

David M. Saunders, PhD, DEAN, QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

Information in this brochure is accurate at time of publication.

 An International
Management Education
Experience
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 at Cornell University in Ithaca,
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. There is no other MBA program in Canada that offers
these opportunities. The ideas, perspectives and tools you will acquire while in the program
will have a powerful and lasting impact on you and your career.

Your classroom experience is shared with your American colleagues.

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EARN TWO WORLD-CLASS MBA DEGREES
WHILE YOU CONTINUE TO WORK
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 School 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. BusinessWeek ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada and among the best in
the world 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 a Cornell MBA and a Queen’s
MBA will increase your value to your organization and open the door 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 throughout 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 real-world international business
experience. In this exciting team-based project, teams complete 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 an 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.
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 AN IVY LEAGUE REPUTATION
CORNELL UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
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.
Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA
brings together two of the world’s
premier business schools in an
exciting and innovative program.
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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.
QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
Established by a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1841, Queen’s is the
oldest degree-granting institution in Canada, and is known for the quality of
both its scholars and its students. Queen’s has long enjoyed the reputation
as “Canada’s Ivy League” university. Outstanding students are counted as
the University’s most valued asset. Queen’s attracts top students from every
Canadian province and more than 110 countries worldwide.
Queen’s graduates leave the university with an education that is second to
none and join a highly active network of over 100,000 alumni living in 150
countries. Queen’s graduates have
made indelible marks on the Canadian
and international landscapes.
The Johnson School at Cornell University and Queen’s
School of Business share a continued commitment to build
on their traditions of academic excellence and innovation.
THE JOHNSON SCHOOL
AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1946, the Johnson School at Cornell University is one of the premier
Ivy League general management schools, offering an experiential focus that is
among the richest of the top business schools in the world. The Johnson
School leverages the breadth and depth of Cornell University – a place where
visionary ideas become applied innovation, and often change the world. The
School is distinguished by an intensively collaborative community.
The Johnson School is home to one of the world’s top-ranked full-time MBA
programs and Executive MBA programs, as well as a highly acclaimed doctoral
program. The School is fully accredited by the AACSB – the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
QUEEN’S SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Queen’s School of Business was founded in 1937 and has grown to become one
of the world’s premier business schools. It has earned international recognition
for its innovative and forward-thinking programs. The School has continuously
introduced new technologies in business education and new ideas for the
practice of management.
In addition to the nation’s top-ranked Executive MBA and full-time MBA programs,
Queen’s School of Business is home to Queen’s Accelerated MBA for Business
Graduates – a unique program designed specifically for people with an
undergraduate degree in business. Queen’s Bachelor of Commerce program
has the highest entry standards of any undergraduate program in Canada, while
Queen’s masters and doctoral programs are recognized as among the country’s
finest. Queen’s Executive Development Centre is one of the world’s largest and
most highly-regarded providers of non-degree executive development.
Queen’s School of Business is fully accredited by the AACSB and the Association
of MBAs, as well as EQUIS accredited through the EFMD (European Foundation
for Management Development).
INTERNATIONAL + NATIONAL RANKINGS
Ranks Queen’s Executive MBA
#1 in Canada + top 25 in the world – November 2009
Ranks Queen’s full-time MBA
#1 in Canada + #1 internationally – November 2008
Ranks Queen’s Executive Education
#1 in Canada + top 20 in the world – November 2009
FINANCIAL TIMES
Ranks Queen’s Executive Development Centre
#1 in Canada + #21 in the world
for open-enrollment executive education – May 2009
ENVIRONICS
REPORT ON EXECUTIVE EDUCATION IN CANADA –
February 2008
Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for full-time MBA
Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for Executive MBA
Ranks Queen’s #1 in Canada for Executive Education
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A TRULY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

NEW YORK CITY • TORONTO • VANCOUVER • WASHINGTON DC • PORTLAND • ATLANTA • DALLAS • OTTAWA
CALGARY • SEATTLE • EDMONTON • MONTRÉAL • MISSISSAUGA • HOUSTON • AND OTHER LOCATIONS

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.

TEAM-BASED LEARNING ON-CAMPUS SESSIONS

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. Team Coaches work closely with the
teams, assisting with team-building and coaching.
During the program, there are three on-campus sessions – the two-week
Opening Session at the beginning of the program, the two-week Business
Venturing Session in early February, and the 10-day Global Business Session
the following fall. For the first two sessions, class time will be split evenly be-
tween the Queen’s campus and the Cornell campus. Transportation between
the two campuses is included in the program fees. The location of the third
session varies from year-to-year.
On-campus sessions are intensive and productive, providing excellent
opportunities for networking. Our program staff organizes numerous events
and activities to ensure a healthy blend of work and recreation.

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 INTERACTIVE BOARDROOM SESSIONS IN YOUR HOME CITY
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 – a learning
technology that Queen’s has been utilizing and perfecting for more than 15
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. Should you have to
miss a class, all videoconference classes are recorded and are made available
for review on the program portal.
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.
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 INTERNATIONAL ALUMNI NETWORK
LEARN WITH EXPERIENCED MANAGERS
FROM ACROSS CANADA AND THE U.S.
Your colleagues in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program are talented
and highly motivated managers and executives, coming from a diverse range of
professional backgrounds. Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants have
an average age of 36, with an average of 12 years of work experience. Importantly,
they come from cities across Canada and the United States.

SUPERIOR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA offers outstanding networking opportunities at the
team, class and alumni levels. Networking at the team level creates a collaborative
and supportive learning environment during the program, and fosters strong
friendships that endure long after graduation.
Because Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is international in scope, participants can de-
velop an invaluable professional network in both Canada and the United States.
The three residential sessions provide a great opportunity for networking with
your classmates and the multi-point videoconference technology provides
Learning Teams with real-time opportunities for interaction with their counterparts
in other cities.

AFTER GRADUATION
Your relationship with Queen’s and Cornell does not end with graduation. It is
a lifelong relationship with a strong support system from both schools for program TYPICAL PROFILES
alumni. As a full-fledged member of the alumni of both Queen’s School of
Business and the Johnson School at Cornell University, you will be afforded
Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants hold
many opportunities to keep in touch.
a variety of positions. Here are four typical profiles:
• You will be provided with a lifetime e-mail address through which you can
keep in touch with fellow alumni and faculty at both schools. GENERAL MANAGER:
This executive has many years of business experience, has moved
• You will be invited to attend Queen’s Business Club events which take place
up the management ladder and wants a better understanding of
in major cities across Canada, and in New York, London, and Hong Kong, as
modern management tools.
well as Johnson Club events throughout the United States. These events
provide an excellent opportunity for networking and additional learning.
ENTREPRENEUR:
• You will be able to consult with Queen’s School of Business faculty through
Driven by a desire to take an enterprise to the next level, the
Queen’s By Your Side.™
entrepreneur is looking for advanced management techniques.
• You will have access to the password-protected alumni websites of both
schools (Queen’s School of Business Alumni Central and Johnson Alumni
FUNCTIONAL MANAGER:
Connection).
Well-versed in one functional area, this manager wants to develop
• You will receive regular mailings of QSB Magazine, the Queen’s School of a more general base of management skills and knowledge.
Business alumni magazine, as well as Cornell Enterprise, the Johnson
School’s alumni magazine.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND PUBLIC-SECTOR MANAGERS:
• You will also receive e-newsletters from both schools,
This executive wants to improve the effectiveness of a public
Queen’s Leaders Forum and Sage Connection.
enterprise by learning about advanced private-sector concepts
and skills.

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hen Dino enrolled in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program,
he was Vice President, Financial Services Industry for Canada,
responsible for $2 billion of IBM’s business. During the program,
Dino was promoted to Vice President, Financial Services Sector for the Americas,
including Canada, the USA and Latin America. He has subsequently been promoted to
Managing Director, Financial Services Sector. Dino believes that the program enabled
him to engage in more complex problem-solving, provided greater depth
to his strategic thinking and prepared him for the global workplace.

“Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program exceeded my

expectations and significantly impacted my career. I was
thoroughly impressed with the depth of real-world knowledge
that the professors brought to the classroom. I have acquired
the business foundation I needed to operate at a global
level. As a result of the program, I have been able to
deliver greater value to our customers and consistent
growth in our business.”

DINO TREVISANI, MBA

Managing Director, Financial Services Sector
IBM
New York, NY

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 EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND SUPPORT
We understand how busy you are, so we have developed a sophisticated support system for you at each stage – applicant, participant,
and alumnus. Our experienced team works very hard to ensure that your MBA experience is nothing short of exceptional.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.

FROM THE BEGINNING... CAREER-STEP® PROGRAM

From your very first contact, an Application Advisor will be there to answer
all of your questions, provide preliminary feedback and assist you through In today’s competitive business environment, just having the right skills
every step of the application process. Your Application Advisor will work
may not be enough. A key ingredient in the recipe for career success
with you to ensure that your application is not only complete, but presents
is focused, strategic career management. Queen’s School of Business
you and your qualifications in the best possible light.
has developed one of the most comprehensive approaches to career
...THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM management available anywhere.This approach, called Career-Step®,
provides one-on-one career coaching and an online suite of career
While in the program, you will work with a personal support team that includes:
management services that you may complete at your own pace,
• a Career Coach who can provide one-on-one assistance with
according to your own goals.
career development or job search, if required.
• a Team Coach who will work with you and your team to
ensure you are productive and effective.
• a Personal Fitness Consultant who, if you wish, will work with you to
develop a personal lifestyle, diet and fitness program.
• Project Advisors who will provide guidance for your major projects.

Additionally, our dedicated staff work behind the scenes to ensure your time
can be devoted to learning.
• Case studies, textbooks and professor’s notes are always available before
class. Additionally, course notes are posted on the program portal.
• You will have full access to the Queen’s University and Cornell University
libraries, and any books that you request will be sent directly to you.
• Should you have to miss a class or wish to review one, all videoconference
classes are recorded and streamed on our program portal.
• Program Managers are your frontline resource people and are available to
handle issues that may arise during the program.
• Program faculty members are available outside of class by telephone
and e-mail. You will find them very responsive and committed to your
academic success.

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FIT TO LEAD™
In today’s hectic world, it is easy to forget that your ability to
manage and lead can be greatly influenced by health and wellness.
That’s why we created Fit to Lead™, a program that recognizes
and promotes the importance of mental, physical, spiritual and
emotional well-being.
The program covers various topics including personal reflection,
goal setting, fitness, healthy eating and striving for balance. Within
this context, Fit to Lead™ focuses on the importance of making
your own personal choices, challenging yourself to live a balanced
life and welcoming change.
During the residential sessions you have an opportunity to take
part in various team and individual activities, and learn how to
live a healthy, balanced life. You will have access to a Personal
Fitness Consultant who will work with you to design a personalized
fitness plan.
Throughout the program, Fit to Lead™ will continue to inspire
you. Group challenges, newsletters and the lifestyle planner
keep you involved and our staff will work to help you succeed.
You will find that the Fit to Lead™ program will help you in a
number of ways as you complete the Cornell-Queen’s Executive
MBA program. In addition, the skills and knowledge that you
take away from the Fit to Lead™ program will be beneficial in
your personal and professional life after graduation.
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 CURRICULUM
PREPARING FOR THE CHALLENGES OF BUSINESS
Today’s global business environment is complex. Executives face challenges
that defy simple solutions. The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program will
prepare you to respond to these challenges, adapt to new markets, and lead in
a constantly changing environment. The experience is intensive, dynamic,
interactive and comprehensive, blending theory with experience and knowledge
with application.
The curriculum has been designed to provide a broad general management
education within a Canadian, U.S. and international context. The program
provides a solid grounding in the important areas of management – management
fundamentals; strategic thinking; global business; creativity, innovation and
entrepreneurship; corporate social responsibility; and leadership. Because
these themes are woven throughout the curriculum, you will leave the program
having developed the ability to approach issues from a comprehensive and

THE multidisciplinary perspective.

AN INTEGRATED AND SEQUENCED CURRICULUM

POWER OF TEAMS The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program is a highly-integrated series of

courses that provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of management
and a thorough understanding of advanced management topics. The courses
Learning Teams are formed at the Opening Session, and are maintained for
are sequenced so that each course builds on the content of the previous courses,
the duration of the program. This team-based learning approach creates a
allowing ample opportunity to apply your learning to real-world business
supportive and collaborative environment that mirrors today’s workplace. Team
situations. Throughout the program your course work will be augmented by
members work together on assignments and projects, greatly enhancing the
guest speakers, field trips, and other highly relevant hands-on experiences in
learning experience. This approach provides valuable opportunities for each both Canada and the U.S.
participant to develop and hone critical team and leadership skills while in
the program. Furthermore, it provides the opportunity to learn not only from
THINKING LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR
your professors, but also from your teammates and classmates. Understanding and practising entrepreneurship is important in today’s business
environment. The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program provides the
We provide dedicated Team Coaches who work with the teams, leading them
opportunity to develop and hone skills in this critical area. During the second
through team-building and teamwork-enhancing exercises. They maintain
residential session, you will focus on new ventures, including evaluating
close contact throughout the program to ensure that teams continue to operate
ideas, formulating a plan, finding sources of venture capital, and building
efficiently and effectively.
an organization capable of sustained growth.

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MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Marketing
Identify market opportunities; prepare and evaluate
a marketing plan; and use marketing tools for costing,
positioning, pricing, and evaluation.
Finance
Select, design, and evaluate a financial strategy that creates
and enhances shareholder value. Emphasis is placed on
integrating financial considerations into management
decisions and corporate policies.
Human Resource Management
Manage the human resource challenges in the workplace,
and examine ways to address today’s key HR issues.
Management Accounting and Control
Use accounting information for management planning
and control. Emphasis is placed on the use of accounting
tools to improve planning.
Financial Accounting
Decipher and understand the key accounting statements,
and learn how to use accounting information to
assess the financial health of an organization.
Operations Management
Take a multidisciplinary approach to performance improvements,
and understand the interrelated roles of technology, capital,
and human resources in an operating system.
Information Technology Management
Use information technology to transform the competitive
framework and to improve the operating performance of
the business.
CREATIVITY, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Leading Organizational Change
Manage leadership issues involved in creating a vision,
building alignment, and developing an operating system to
deliver an innovative stream of products or services to
the marketplace.
Evaluating, Launching and Managing New Ventures
Review issues of special concern to the general manager
launching a self-standing new venture in the form of a line
extension or new product.
Managing New Technologies
Manage the introduction of new technology to enhance
competitive capabilities and improve operating efficiencies.
Using Innovation for Competitive Advantage
Build an operating model that is capable of ongoing renewal
and that provides the organization with a sustainable
competitive advantage.
Understanding Value Propositions
Apply value-building methodologies to the creation of new
products and services and to modifying existing products
and services.
Curriculum is subject to change.
LEARNING THEMES
STRATEGIC THINKING
Establishing a Strategic Foundation
Develop a strategic mindset and understand the
role of strategic planning in creating long-term
competitive advantage.
Creating an Effective Strategic Planning Process
Change the way you think about your business
and develop useful strategic plans that have
buy-in across the organization.
Planning Strategically with Tools and Frameworks
Discuss and evaluate a variety of strategic
planning tools and frameworks.
Successfully Implementing the Strategic Plan
Focus organizational resources on the strategic
plan to ensure its rapid deployment and to
generate sustained momentum.
Linking Functional Plans to the Strategic Plan
Understand how short-term operational plans,
functional plans, the annual budgeting cycle, and
operating plans relate to the long-term strategic plan.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Raising the Bar on Business Ethics
Conduct business transparently, legally and with a high
level of integrity.
Recognizing Human Rights
Understand the organization’s responsibility to be aware of
and respect human rights in all jurisdictions in which the
company operates.
Addressing Internal and External Environmental Issues
Conduct business in a way that minimizes negative impact
on the environment and considers renewable rather than
scarce resources.
Optimizing Employee Relations
Ensure that employees are treated with fairness,
respect and dignity.
Implementing New Standards of Corporate Governance
Recognize that management is responsible to
investors, as well as a broader group of stakeholders.
Practising Effective Community Involvement
Understand the importance of good corporate citizenship and
form a bond with the local community in which you operate.
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Understanding the International Marketplace
Understand the global trends and issues that
create business opportunities in foreign markets.
Conducting a Country Risk Analysis
Understand the political, economic, social, and
technological issues that affect a firm’s strategy for entering
and investing in foreign markets.
Evaluating International Market Opportunities
Use country evaluation techniques to identify,
evaluate and prioritize market opportunities.
Understanding Cross-Cultural Business Issues
Examine how cross-cultural issues affect internal business
processes and decisions.
Managing an International Business
Understand the management issues related to
developing and sustaining competitive advantage
in foreign markets.
LEADERSHIP
Understanding and Enhancing your Leadership Capabilities
Challenge your assumptions and beliefs about leadership
and change the way you think about your leadership qualities.
Coaching People and Creating High-Performance Teams
Build and strengthen management coaching skills and
achieve continuous improvement in teamwork, work
processes, and management practices.
Negotiating and Building Consensus
Improve negotiating skills and build agreement among
organizational stakeholders such as customers, suppliers,
partners and colleagues.
Building Collaborative Relationships
Recognize different styles of thinking, decision-making, conflict
management and emotional behaviour and build collaborative
relationships and management systems to foster integration
across functions.
Improving Project Planning and Management
Apply advanced management techniques to project planning
while aligning projects with the organization’s mission
and strategy.
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 MAJOR PROJECTS
You will have the opportunity to customize your MBA experience
and create value for your organization through two major projects.
GLOBAL BUSINESS PROJECT
The Global Business Project is a team project that provides real-world international
business experience. Your team will complete a comprehensive analysis of a
real global business issue or opportunity anywhere in the world outside of
the U.S. and Canada. To complete this “live case”, your team will travel to the
international location to interview business managers and conduct field research
prior to writing your final report. This provides an outstanding opportunity to
put all that you have learned into practice.
The third residential session will focus on global business issues including the
global economy, legal and human resource complexities, cross-cultural
issues, market analyses, and the challenges of international partnerships.
This material will be useful in the completion of your Global Business Project.

NEW VENTURE PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PROJECT

The objective of this individual project is to create a business case and
comprehensive business plan for a new stand-alone business, or a
new line of business in an existing organization. The New Venture
Project will give you an opportunity to use the management concepts
and tools you have acquired in the program to create a business plan
for a new venture. You will identify market opportunities, investigate
business potential, consider financing options, and create a business
plan. Each participant will be assigned a Project Advisor.
The objective of this individual project is to analyze a business challenge
and develop a comprehensive set of recommendations and implementation
OR plans to address it. Participants are given a wide scope in the nature of the
project. Typically projects focus on performance improvements in operating
processes, supply chain management, customer service, information
systems, profit margin improvement, or the business planning process.
Each participant will be assigned a Project Advisor.

EARN VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS THROUGH

CORNELL-QUEEN’S EXECUTIVE MBA
THE CMA DESIGNATION
While in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program, participants may earn
exemptions toward a Certified Management Accountant designation. The CMA
designation is internationally recognized as a leading financial qualification for
executives. Please speak to an application advisor for more information.

THE CMC DESIGNATION

Graduates of the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program earn credits
toward the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation while
earning their MBA.

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rior to joining the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program, Suzy’s role was focused
on executing global brand strategies for the Canadian market. Since completing
the program her responsibilities have greatly expanded. Now, as part of the
global marketing team, she contributes to the development of brand identities and global
strategies, while managing the strategic marketing function for E. & J. Gallo brands in
Canada. She credits the Cornell-Queen’s program with improving her decision-making
processes and expanding her ability to look at the business from a variety of perspectives.

“Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program provided me with a greater

understanding of different business models. I am now able to take a much
more holistic approach to developing and evaluating our company’s objectives,
strategies and tactics. The program’s team-based learning experience was
also invaluable. Working with a diverse group of individuals from a variety
of backgrounds, cultures and industries helped to expand my perspective
and made me a more valuable and productive team member.”

SUZY PETRUSHCHAK, MBA

Marketing Manager
E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada
Mississauga, Ontario

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 RECENT GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES
Our Recent Graduate Success Stories reflect a range of people, at a variety of levels within
their organizations, who entered the program with their own unique career goals.
When he entered the Cornell-Queen’s
Executive MBA program, George was in a
senior management position at a major
Canadian bank, leading a team of analysts in the
U.S. traded-credit operations. He believed that
advancing his career to the next level would
require an MBA. As part of their Global Business
Project, George and his team worked with the
European-based financial services company,
The ATC Group. ATC were so impressed with
the work of George and his team, they offered
him a job at graduation. He is now their Chief
Information and Operations Officer.
GEORGE PEDRA, MBA
Chief Information
and Operations Officer
The ATC group
Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
“The Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA
program led directly to my current job.
If not for our Global Business Project,
I would never have met the ATC executive
board, and my position would not have
been created. They have a great deal of
respect for both Queen’s and Cornell,
and they were very impressed with the
quality of our team’s contribution.”
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David is a medical doctor who, prior to the
program, was working in the U.S. affiliate of a
global healthcare organization with headquarters
in Europe. He was leading a 50-person function
in the Medical and Scientific Division of the
commercial organization. Just before graduation,
David was offered and accepted the role of
Chief Medical Officer in a newly created business
unit working out of Switzerland. He has subsequently
started a consulting practice in Connecticut.
DAVID MEMEL, MD, MS, MBA
Principal
Klaipeda Consulting LLC.
Southport, Connecticut
“The program provided the fundamental
principles for things I had been doing for
many years by the seat of my pants.
There is no question that my MBA has been
a key factor in my transition to consulting,
and its value is clear to me every day.”
A year prior to starting Cornell-Queen’s Executive
MBA, Darren left a managerial position in hi-tech
R&D to start an independent consultancy focused on
business development in the energy technology sector.
Seeking to broaden his business knowledge and network
of contacts, he began evaluating MBA options and
eventually decided on Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA.
While in the program, Darren was impressed with how
readily the materials he was studying could be translated
into value-added services for his clients. Post-graduation,
the skills, education and experience provided by the
program, together with his technical background in
energy, allowed him to land a job with Macquarie
Bank, an investment bank focused on infrastructure
assets and project finance advisory services.
DARREN SOKOLOSKI, PEng,
CMA, MBA
Associate
Macquarie Bank Ltd.
Vancouver,
British Columbia
“While tangible skills were clearly a
core benefit of the program, it was a
new found confidence and perspective
that enabled me to take my career in a
new direction. My MBA allowed me to
leverage my engineering background
into a corporate finance role.”
Before she began the Cornell-Queen’s Executive
MBA program, Tracy was a Program Manager at
the Joyceville medium security federal institution.
During the Cornell-Queen’s program, she was
promoted, first to Assistant Warden of Correctional
Programs at Millhaven Institution, and then to Senior
Project Officer at the Ontario Regional Headquarters.
Upon graduation, Tracy decided to pursue a career
in management consulting and is now a Principal
at Totem Hill, a small Ottawa-based firm specializing
in organizational transformation. She says that this
successful career change would not have been
possible without the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA.
TRACY FENTON, MBA
Principal, Totem Hill
Ottawa, Ontario
“Without my MBA, I would never have
had the opportunity to make the career
change into management consulting.
The program gave me credibility and the
business literacy that is essential when
interacting with clients. The combined
brand power of Cornell and Queen’s
provides instant quality recognition.”
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BALANCED SCHEDULE

Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is an

important undertaking that will require a
significant investment of time. That’s why we
have developed an 18-month schedule that is
designed to allow you to pursue your degree
while continuing to meet your personal and
work responsibilities.

A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS

Regular class sessions are held on three weekends per month. These classes
are normally held all day Saturday, but are occasionally held all day
Sunday, creating minimal disruption to the work week. We confirm the
class schedule well in advance so that you can plan your personal and
course work time.

BALANCED WORKLOAD
Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA typically requires you to carry two courses at
a time, which balances the workload over the duration of the program. Exams,
projects, and assignments are divided evenly throughout the program so that
you can develop a regular work pattern. The schedule allows for some free time
in December and July. There is also time in the fall allotted for travel relating
to the Global Business Project.

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DECEMBER BOARDROOM
LEARNING TEAM THIS CALENDAR IS REPRESENTATIONAL ONLY AND IT DOES NOT REFLECT EXACT DATES. FOR AN EXACT
S M T W T F S SCHEDULE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CQEMBA.COM
SESSIONS
      
      
       SIGNIFICANT DATES
      
OPENING SESSION GLOBAL BUSINESS PROJECT TRAVEL
       Travel required for the Global Business Project will be a
This two-week session begins in late June or early July.
One week of the session is held on the Queen’s campus and minimum of five days between October and November.
one week is held on the Cornell campus. EXAMINATIONS
BUSINESS VENTURING SESSION For courses with final examinations, exams are held on
This two-week session begins in late January or early non-class days (Saturday or Sunday).
February. One week of the session is held on the Queen’s CONVOCATION – May (approximately five months after
campus and one week is held on the Cornell campus. classes are completed).
GLOBAL BUSINESS SESSION
This six-day session is held in October and will bring all
members of the class together at a single location.

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 FACULTY TEAM
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
The professors who teach in the program include widely-published
researchers, best-selling authors, and award-winning teachers. They
are experts at merging theory and application to guide participants in
the classroom and beyond. Using a blend of case studies, briefings,
class discussions and experiential learning, your professors will create
a classroom experience that is energized and exciting.

EXPERTS IN TEACHING WORKING EXECUTIVES AND MANAGERS

Teaching working executives and managers requires a specialized
approach that acknowledges and builds upon the skills and experience
every participant brings to the table. The faculty in our program have
extensive teaching experience, not only in two of North America’s most
respected Executive MBA programs, but also in our highly-acclaimed
non-degree executive development programs. In short, our faculty
members are experts in executive education.

EXTENSIVE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

In addition to their exceptional academic credentials, the program
faculty has extensive business and consulting experience with some
of the world’s leading organizations. This allows them to augment class
material with relevant, real-world examples. They are widely seen as
authorities in their areas of expertise, and their research and expert
commentaries are often featured in the North American business press.

COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS

The faculty in the Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program is committed
to your success, both academically and in your career. For that reason,
you will find them easily accessible by e-mail and telephone to answer
questions and provide assistance outside of class time. The Cornell-
Queen’s learning model fosters close working relationships between
faculty and participants.

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DR. SANJEEV BHOJRAJ | CORNELL | Accounting
Sanjeev Bhojraj’s research interests are in the areas of discretionary
disclosure of information by firms, corporate governance mechanisms,
stock valuation and international accounting and analysis. His teaching interests
encompass financial accounting and financial statement analysis. He
received the Apple Award for Teaching Excellence and the Clifford H. Whitcomb
Faculty Fellowship, both in 2001, and the Executive MBA Globe Award for
Teaching Excellence in 2003. In addition, he received outstanding faculty
recognition in the 2003 edition of BusinessWeek’s Guide to The Best Business Schools. He is
certified as a Chartered Accountant and a Cost Accountant.
DR. MARC BUSCH | QUEEN’S | Global Economy and International Business
Marc Busch is a professor of International Business at Georgetown University.
He received his PhD from Columbia University, and was previously an
Associate Professor at Queen’s School of Business and Harvard University.
An authority on international trade policy and law, Marc is the author of the
book Trade Warriors and numerous articles in top academic journals. He is
an award-winning teacher and highly sought-after consultant. His clients
include Bell Canada Enterprises, Booz Allen Hamilton, Conference Board of
Canada, Fidelity Management & Research, Health Canada, International CentreforTradeandSustainable
Development, McKinsey, Monitor, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, and the
Trade Law Division of the Department of International Trade Canada, on whose behalf he addressed a
NAFTA Article 2022 panel on dispute settlement.
DR. TINA DACIN | QUEEN’S | Strategy & Organizations
Tina Dacin, a Queen’s School of Business Distinguished Faculty Fellow,
specializes in the areas of management of strategic alliances and business
networks, specifically on the topics of partner selection and partner
collaboration. Prior to joining Queen’s, she spent nine years at Texas A&M
University, where she was recognized for both research and teaching
excellence. She has consulted with companies in many industries, and has
published in and serves on the editorial boards of leading journals.
DR. JAMES DETERT | CORNELL | Management & Organizations
James Detert received his MA in sociology and PhD in organizational behaviour
from Harvard University. He also holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota
and a BBA from the University of Wisconsin. He is an authority in organizational
behaviour with a special interest in the areas of leadership and ethical decision-
making. His research has been published in a number of prestigious academic
journals, including the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of
Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Operations
Management, and Harvard Business Review. He has also consulted extensively
across a variety of high-technology and service-oriented industries, as well as public sector institutions.
MR. SHAI DUBEY | QUEEN’S | Business Law & Negotiations
Shai Dubey is Director of Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA and a corporate
commercial lawyer. Shai began his career as a commercial pilot and has been
an aviation consultant. A graduate of Queen’s Faculty of Law, Shai practiced
law at several major Toronto Bay Street firms. He left private practice to become
the Chief Operating Officer of Quicklaw Inc., a world leader in electronic legal
research. He returned to private practice after Quicklaw was sold. He has
been retained by many organizations to advise on corporate governance issues.
Shai is also a lawyer with the legal branch (JAG) of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve.
DR. YANIV GRINSTEIN | CORNELL | Corporate Finance & Governance
Yaniv Grinstein’s research and teaching interests are in corporate finance and
corporate governance. He was recently working at the Securities and Exchange
Commission as a Visiting Academic Scholar, continuing his research efforts
in these areas. His current projects involve an analysis of the effect of the new
governance rules in the U.S. on corporate value, an examination of executive
compensation in U.S. corporations, and a look at the role of corporate boards in
monitoring firms. He has published in several journals, including the Journal of
Finance and the Journal of Financial Economics. His research has been widely cited in major newspapers
such as The Economist, Financial Times, Newsweek, New York Times, LA Times, and Forbes magazine.
Program Faculty is subject to change.
DR. JAY HANDELMAN | QUEEN’S | Marketing
Jay Handelman is an Associate Professor of Marketing and former Director of
the Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility. He has conducted extensive
research into the ways in which marketers integrate emotional, cultural, and
social responsibility dimensions into their traditional marketing strategies,
and the ways in which these strategies benefit the organization. He has also
examined tactics used by consumer activists and boycotters as they target
the marketing efforts of corporations. His work has been published in the
Journal of Marketing, the Journal of Retailing, and the Journal of Business Research, among others.
DR. ORI HEFFETZ | CORNELL | Economics
Ori Heffetz’s interests lie in the social and cultural aspects of economic
behaviour. He has explored phenomena such as conspicuous consumption,
where consumers purchase visible goods in their attempts to advertise their
wealth and gain social status. He is similarly interested in the use of
consumption as a language to convey meaning and in its relationship to
fashion and advertisements. He has worked with participants in both Executive
and full-time MBA programs at Cornell. His dissertation was featured in the
New York Times and in the Israeli newspaper Ha’aretz. He has traveled extensively in developing
countries, studying problems at the crossroads of economics, society, and culture.
DR. JUSTIN JOHNSON | CORNELL | Economics
Justin Johnson received his PhD in Economics at MIT and his BA in
mathematics from the University of Florida. He is an award-winning teacher
and researcher. His research focuses primarily on applied theoretical
microeconomic issues related to strategy and industrial organization. He
has served as a reviewer for numerous academic journals and has made
presentations at universities and business schools across the United States.
DR. GEORGE ANDREW KAROLYI | CORNELL | Finance and Global Business
Andrew Karolyi is the Alumni Chair in Asset Management at the Johnson School
at Cornell University. He is an internationally known scholar in the area of
investment management, with a specialization in the study of international
financial markets. His work has been published extensively in journals of
economics and finance, and he has written several books. He is often quoted in
the media including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, BusinessWeek,
Financial Times and Forbes. He has won numerous awards for research and
teaching. Professor Karolyi worked for several years at the Bank of Canada, and earned his MBA and
PhD degrees at the University of Chicago.
DR. ELIZABETH MANNIX | CORNELL | Management
Elizabeth Mannix’s research and teaching interests include effective
performance in managerial teams, diversity in organizations and teams, power
and alliances, negotiation and conflict, and organizational change and
renewal. Her work has been widely published in a variety of journals
and she is the co-editor of the book series Research on Managing
Groups and Teams, now in its 10th volume. Professor Mannix is also
the Director of the Institute for the Social Sciences, established in 2004
at Cornell. She is the winner of the inaugural EMBA Globe Award for Excellence in teaching.
DR. JIM MCKEEN | QUEEN’S | Information Technology
Jim McKeen is a recognized authority on IT strategy. Among the premier
researchers and educators in the field, he facilitates the networking of senior
executives in the information technology sector through two well-known
industry forums. He has extensive international experience, having taught at
universities in the U.K., France, and the U.S. As former Director of The
Monieson Centre at Queen’s School of Business, he directed a number of
research projects focused on knowledge-based enterprises. His latest book,
Making IT Happen, is a must-read for senior IT executives. His clients include Sears, Equifax Inc., TD
Canada Trust, IBM, Public Works Canada, and Land O’ Lakes.
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FACULTY TEAM
MR. JOHN MOORE | QUEEN’S | Financial Accounting
John Moore is an experienced executive educator who is highly
regarded in the accounting profession. He is the author of five accounting
textbooks. He has conducted executive development seminars on financial
tools for senior managers at Alcan, DuPont, Canon, Mitel, Shoppers Drug
Mart, New Brunswick Power Corporation, Mountain Equipment Co-op, and
Canada Post. He also works with members of senior management teams to
integrate financial accounting concepts into strategic planning. He is a six-
time winner of the MBA Teaching Excellence Award from Queen’s University, a recipient of the Silver
Medal from CMA Canada and a Fellow of the Society of Management Accountants of Canada.
DR. ELSPETH MURRAY | QUEEN’S | Strategy & New Ventures
Elspeth Murray is the Associate Dean of MBA Programs at Queen’s School
of Business. As well, she leads the School’s new venture-related activities,
including the Dare to Dream Internship Program, designed to kick-start graduates’
entrepreneurial ventures, and the TriColour Venture Fund, a student-led,
early-stage investment fund. The New Venture Management course that she
developed has been recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the world’s top 10
Executive MBA courses. In 2002, she co-authored Fast Forward: Organizational
Change in 100 Days with Dr. Peter Richardson. She is also a Director of Parteq, the commercialization
organization for Queen’s University. Her clients include Auditor General of Canada, BMW Canada, Glaxo-
SmithKline,WinnipegCommodity Exchange, Ontario Realty Corporation, Bank of Canada, and The Co-operators.
DR. SHAWNA O’GRADY | QUEEN’S | Strategic HR Management & International Business
Shawna O’Grady is an authority on team building, human resource
management, and the cross-cultural aspects of international business. She
is an experienced team facilitator who is in high demand for her original
approach to team building. She is also the author of Border Crossings –
Doing Business in the U.S., an award-winning book on international business.
Her clients include Microsoft, MDS, Mattel, Shoppers Drug Mart, Enbridge
Consumers Gas, Industry Canada, BMW, Novo Nordisk, Oracle, Xerox, Bell
Canada, GlaxoSmithKline, Ministry of Finance, Canada Post Corporation and TD Canada Trust.
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DR. BO PAZDERKA | QUEEN’S | Managerial Economics
Bo Pazderka is an economist with expertise in the economics of research
and development, the multinational pharmaceutical industry, health
economics, and the transition of the former centrally-planned economies
of Central and Eastern Europe to free-market systems. He has worked at
universities in countries around the world, including France, Australia, the
U.K., and Slovakia. He served on the Board of Directors of Hôtel Dieu
Hospital in Kingston, and was for many years a member of its Ethics
Committee. He is co-author of several books, including It’s No Gamble: The Economic and Social
Benefits of Stock Markets; Approaches to an International Comparison of R&D Expenditures; and
Microeconomics: The Canadian Context.
DR. DOUGLAS REID | QUEEN’S | Alliances & Strategic Management
Douglas Reid is an authority on corporate strategy, and has been widely
quoted in the media. As a researcher, Dr. Reid specializes in studying
inter-company alliance dynamics and large alliance evolution. Prior to joining
Queen’s School of Business, he was vice president at Burson-Marsteller, an
international consulting firm. He recently concluded six years of service as a
director of Candela Energy, and is an active advisor to several companies including
Bell Canada, Canada Post, Shoppers Drug Mart and Royal and Sun Alliance.
DR. PETER RICHARDSON | QUEEN’S | Strategic Management
Peter Richardson teaches strategy courses on the Executive MBA programs
and on a number of the School’s one- and three-week executive
development programs. During his years at Queen’s, Peter has authored
over 75 papers and case studies on strategic management. Together with
Dr. Elspeth Murray, Peter has written Fast Forward: Organizational Change
in 100 Days, along with an accompanying practitioner guide. A previous
book, Cost Containment: The Ultimate Strategic Advantage, remains one
of the few books to be written on cost improvement. Peter consults widely
with both public- and private-sector organizations including BHP Billiton, Alcoa, CIBC Mellon, the
Supreme Court of Canada, the Auditor General of Canada, and Natural Resources Canada, working
closely with senior executives on strategy development and deployment.
DR. LAWRENCE W. ROBINSON | CORNELL | Operations Management
Lawrence Robinson’s research focuses on problems of operating in an
uncertain environment; in particular, on developing practical heuristic policies
that perform well and can be easily calculated. His research interests range
from inventory management to booking limits for discount fare airline
passengers, to scheduling doctor’s appointments. He actively consults with
companies in many industries and he has published in a variety of journals,
including Operations Research, Management Science, IIE Transactions,
and the European Journal of Operational Research. He has been a Mobil Scholar, and has been
recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the top teachers at the Johnson School.
DR. DOUGLAS M. STAYMAN | CORNELL | Marketing
Douglas Stayman is an Associate Dean at the Johnson School. His
teaching and research has focused on the study of emotional responses to
advertising and the role of affect in decision-making. His work has involved
methodological and measurement issues in studying emotions. He is also
interested in theoretical accounts of the effects of emotions on people’s
preferences. His research has been supported by grants from the Ogilvy
Center for Research and Development, the Marketing Science Institute, and
the American Academy of Advertising.
DR. ROBERT SWIERINGA | CORNELL | Corporate Governance
Robert Swieringa is the former Dean of the Johnson School at Cornell.
His primary areas of expertise are corporate financial reporting, corporate
governance, and behavioural accounting. He has been a member of the
Accounting faculty at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the
Yale School of Management, and was a visiting scholar at Harvard Business
School. He has also served as a member of the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) from 1986 to 1996, and is a member
of the Board of Directors of General Electric. An outstanding teacher and lecturer, Professor Swieringa
won the Justice Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching at Cornell and has received numerous
awards and honors in recognition of his scholarly and professional work.
DR. DANIEL SZPIRO | CORNELL | Managerial Accounting & Control
Danny Szpiro is an award-winning teacher and expert on financial
management, including capital budgeting, post-investment review, and the
Balanced Scorecard. He has taught in many graduate and executive degree
programs and, prior to teaching, spent nine years in sales, logistics, financial
management, and other international activities in the consumer electronics
industry. He has published on the topic of integrating capital budgeting
and corporate strategy, and his guides on the use of the case method have
been adopted by universities around the world. His numerous credits include CMA Teacher of the Year
at Concordia University and contributing author to the Society of Management Accountants CMA
Entrance Study Guide.
DR. L. JOSEPH THOMAS | CORNELL | Manufacturing
Joseph Thomas is Dean of the Johnson School at Cornell University and
specializes in operations management. His teaching interests are supply-
chain integration, manufacturing strategy, production and quantitative
analysis. His publications have dealt with manufacturing management,
forecasting, work-sharing systems, and the effect of marketing decisions on
production planning. He has consulted for and been involved in management
education programs for several companies. His current research interests
involve models for managing complex production-distribution systems
and the ways in which these can be implemented effectively, considering the way people respond to
different forms of work organization. He is a two-time winner of the Russell Distinguished Teaching
Award, for 1995 and 2000.
Program Faculty is subject to change.
DR. ROHIT VERMA | CORNELL | Operations
Rohit Verma is an Associate Professor of Service Operations Management
at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration. He has a wealth of experience
in teaching MBA and executive development classes in the U.S., Europe,
Australia and India. His research interests include new product/service design,
quality management and process improvement, supplier selection strategies,
and operations/marketing interrelated issues. He has published more than
40 articles in prestigious journals and has received several research and
teaching awards. His research has been sponsored by organizations such as
the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), U.S. Forest Service, Marketing
Science Institute, and various corporations including CSFB, First Chicago, NCR Knowledge Lab,
Siemens, Mead Johnson and Kimberley Clark.
MR. KEN WONG | QUEEN’S | Marketing Strategy
Ken Wong is one of Canada’s most frequently quoted business professors.
He has worked with the Strategic Planning Institute at Harvard University
and the Conference Board of Canada, and writes a monthly column for
Strategy and periodically for Marketing and the National Post. He is a 2006
inductee into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Legends and past winner of
the National Post’s Leaders In Management Education award. He regularly
judges “Canada’s Best Managed Companies” and other competitions,
addresses and consults with corporations around the world, and sits on a number of advisory/
directorship boards. His clients include Microsoft, Equifax, Manulife, Hoffman-La Roche, Bell,
TD Canada Trust, Tim Hortons, and federal/provincial governments.
DR. ROGER WRIGHT | QUEEN’S | Business Decision Models
Roger Wright is a former Director of Queen’s National Executive MBA. He has
lectured internationally on production and operations management, has been
responsible for the design, start-up, and management of several new
manufacturing ventures, and has owned and operated a management consulting
firm. He is author of several articles on solid fuel combustion efficiency, energy
efficiency, and transportation safety, as well as management-related articles
in Naval Logistics Quarterly and Canadian Journal of Higher Education.
He has won teaching excellence awards at the University of Prince Edward Island, the Royal Military
College of Canada, and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore).
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APPLICATION PROCESS
Your Application Advisor will work with you to ensure that your application is
not only complete, but presents you and your qualifications in the best possible light.
Admission Requirements
We recognize that individuals have unique
strengths and experiences, and these
will be given consideration in the
admission decision.
Among the criteria considered are:
1. Your Management Experience
2. Letters of Reference
3. Your Previous Academic Experience
4. A Personal Interview
Application Advisors
Application Advisors will work with you
through every step of the application process.
They will offer a preliminary assessment of
your qualifications and suggest helpful ways
to strengthen your résumé and cover letter.
To speak with an Application Advisor, call
toll-free 1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622).
Information Sessions
Information sessions provide an opportunity
to learn more about the program and the
videoconference learning technology.
They also provide the opportunity to speak
with the Program Director, a Professor or an
Application Advisor. Program alumni and current
participants often attend these sessions and can
provide first-hand accounts of the program.
For dates and times, please call toll-free
1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622).
Information session dates are also available on
our website at www.cqemba.com.
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must include:
1. Application Form: Application forms can
be completed online or downloaded from
our website at www.cqemba.com, or
simply call an Application Advisor at
1.888.EXEC MBA (1.888.393.2622).
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Associate Dean Program Director Program Director
current responsibilities and assignments, MBA Programs Canada U.S.A.
career accomplishments, reasons for applying
to Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA, and
professional and personal goals and plans.
3. Résumé: A current résumé that includes
academic experience, work experience,
memberships in professional associations,
and volunteer and community activities.
Mr. Brian Marchant Mr. Gary Scott
4. Two References: You are required to submit
Director Director
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completed by a colleague. The evaluation
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INCLUSIVE FEE
The fee for Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA is
an all-inclusive fee covering:
• Tuition
• Books and all learning materials
• All software required for the program and
in-house technical support
• Meals and accommodation during
the residential sessions held at Queen’s
and Cornell
• Up to $4,000 per person for travel and
accommodation expenses relating to the
Global Business Project
An initial deposit of $2,000 is required.
The balance is paid in four installments
during the program.
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Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA participants
who pay all or part of the program fee
personally are eligible to claim a tuition tax
credit. Typically, tax savings are equivalent to
approximately 25% of the eligible tuition fee.
For more information, ask a professional
income tax advisor to give you an assessment
of the full impact of fees on your personal
income tax situation.
FINANCING
RRSP WITHDRAWALS
You and your spouse may be eligible to
make tax-free withdrawals from your
RRSPs of up to $20,000 each over two years
to help fund your education. Please contact
your income tax advisor for details.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Sponsoring an employee in Cornell-
Queen’s Executive MBA is a wise and cost-
effective business decision for organizations,
since they will be adding to the skill-set of
their most promising managers.
To help you seek support from your
organization, we have created a
downloadable brochure entitled
Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA –
The Case for Sponsorship. Please visit our
website at www.cqemba.com or contact the
Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA program
office for full details.
ROYAL BANK LOAN
You may qualify for financing with RBC
Royal Bank. While in the program you pay
only the interest, at the preferred rate of
RBC prime plus 1%. The repayment period
is up to 15 years upon graduation with a
negotiable interest rate.
WHY SHOULD YOU SECURE
PRE-APPROVAL?
Tuition loan pre-approval will save you time.
While credit approval does not guarantee
acceptance into Queen’s, your financial
application, submitted at the same time as
your Cornell-Queen’s Executive MBA
application, will give you a head start and
ultimately, peace of mind.
LOAN APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Printable loan application forms may
be downloaded from our website at
www.cqemba.com. They can be found in
the Financing section. Or, simply call an
Application Advisor at 1.888.393.2622 and
a loan application will be e-mailed to you.
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CORNELL-QUEEN’S Toll-free: 1.888.EXEC MBA

EXECUTIVE MBA (1.888.393.2622)
Queen’s School of Business Voice: 613.533.6811
Goodes Hall Fax: 613.533.2313
Queen’s University E-mail: cqemba@business.queensu.ca
Kingston, Ontario Web: www.cqemba.com
Canada K7L 3N6

This graduate dual-degree program is offered in partnership by Queen’s School of Business at Queen’s University and the Johnson School at Cornell University.

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