A degree from Simon Business School is about more than a credential. It's about a new level of clarity. Our success comes from teaching our students how to analyze problems and create innovative and solid recommendations for business strategy. At Simon, we are unabashedly analytical—but we are also unabashedly supportive. You'll leave here with more than a toolkit for your next job. You'll leave here with tools for life.
About
From the School
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Campus and Location
Simon Business School is situated on the River Campus of the University of Rochester, one of the world's leading private research universities, and three miles from downtown Rochester, New York. Our hometown of Rochester is remarkably affordable on a graduate student budget. There's a booming farm-to-table and craft cocktail/beer scene, world-class music, and all the natural beauty that Western New York and the Finger Lakes region have to offer. In fact, it's ranked as a Top 15 best places to live in the US for quality of life (U.S. News & World Report).
Facilities
The following is a description of Simon Business School facilities:
Schlegel Hall is a four-story classroom and student services building. The building contains nine theater-style classrooms, which seat 35 to 100 students, and 21 rooms for group study. Classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual technology.
James S. Gleason Hall is the 38,000-square-foot classroom building linked to Schlegel Hall. Gleason Hall houses five classrooms, up to 16 study rooms, and a significantly expanded Career Management Center suite, including eight dedicated interview rooms.
Carol G. Simon Hall houses the school's administration, faculty, and PhD students. Carol G. Simon Hall is linked to Schlegel and Gleason Halls by the Florescue-von Manstein Plaza. The building contains more than 75 offices, several conference rooms, and a variety of lounge spaces for faculty and staff.
Contact
Rebekah S. Lewin
Asst Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Asst Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid
Address
245 Gleason Hall
Rochester, NY 14627-0107
United States
Rochester, NY 14627-0107
United States
Phone
585-275-3533
Fax
585-271-3907
Email
admissions@simon.rochester.edu
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Overview
From The School
- Full-Time MBA - https://simon.rochester.edu/programs/full-time-mba/index.aspx
- Full-Time MS Programs - https://simon.rochester.edu/programs/full-time-ms/index.aspx
- Professional MBA - https://www.simon.rochester.edu/programs/ptmba/academics/program-options/index.aspx
- Executive MBA - https://www.simon.rochester.edu/programs/executive-mba/index.aspx
Applicants: 903
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Average Undergrad GPA 3.40
Years Work Experience: 5.2
Average Age: 28
Test Scores
GMAT (25th and 75th percentiles)
640 - 700
GPA
3.24 - 3.59
Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
October 15
Regular Application Deadline
January 5
Rolling Admission Deadline
May 1
Round 1
October 15
Round 2
January 5
Round 3
February 15
Round 4
May 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Undergraduate GPA
Essay / Personal Statement
Non-Academic
Interviews
Work Experience
School Type And Accreditation
School Type
Private
AACSB-approved
Yes
Selectivity Rating
Academics
Academics
Overall
From the School
Degrees Offered
Full-Time MBA
Simon is known for its strong reputation for quantitative work. We show students how to use data to formulate better insights and get buy-in for their ideas. We are the only business school that offers a STEM-designated option to students in any specialization, which helps you stand out in the job search and can enable international students to extend their Optional Practical Training. Most students pursue their MBA for one reason: to advance their careers. Every aspect of our program is designed around that goal.
MS Programs
Full-Time MS program options include: Accountancy, Finance, Marketing Analytics, and Business Analytics. All Simon MS programs are STEM-designated, allowing international students to stay in the US for up to 36 months. Our Finance program is ranked the No. 5 MS in Finance program in the US (Financial Times). Part-Time Professional MBA (PMBA)
Top organizations are looking for professionals who can solve unstructured business problems and present workable solutions. With a Simon MBA, you'll acquire in-demand skills through a challenging academic curriculum. Professional MBA students can also choose from numerous areas of concentration to specialize their education. If you would like to enhance your professional prospects, now is the time to consider the Simon Professional MBA program. Typically complete their degrees in 2.5 years. There are two entrance dates, March or September.
Executive MBA Program (EMBA)
The EMBA program offers candidates the same curriculum, resources, and faculty as the full-time program without career interruption. Classes meet every other Saturday, and one Friday per month. Blackboard Collaborate technology allows students to attend the second Saturday online, as needed. As a result, students have the option to attend on campus one weekend per month. Simon also offers an EMBA program in Bern, Switzerland. (The program is completed in 22 months).
Academic Programs
ACADEMICS TAILORED TO YOUR CAREER GOALS
Simon's world-class academics are an important part of our innovative Integrated Student Experience, which intentionally links your coursework, co-curricular activities and career search to ensure you are market-ready for your internship and full-time job.
A STUDY PLAN BUILD AROUND YOUR INTERESTS
Before your program begins, we'll help you explore areas of study to find one that matches your interests and talents. We offer 10 specializations in three tracks—finance, marketing, and consulting—for deep-dives into specific areas. Or, you can follow our general management track to choose from a broad selection of courses.
Inside the classroom, you'll have a personalized study plan based on your chosen specialization. Our newly redesigned curriculum allows you to focus on your area of specialty while also learning about the fundamental, big-picture topics that draw on Simon's expertise in analytics and economics-based thinking. You can round out your education by earning a minor for an even deeper understanding of certain areas.
You can choose from the following minors:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Global Business
- Analytics
- Health Sciences Management
- Leadership
STEM-DESIGNATED OPTION
Regardless of your chosen specialization, you'll have the option to graduate with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)-designated MBA. Simon is the only business school in the US with a STEM-designated MBA option for each of its specializations. Degrees designated as STEM help you stand out in the job search and can enable international students to extend their Optional Practical Training.
TREKS AND IMMERSIONS
By participating in international immersions, you'll have opportunities to experience the world of international business firsthand. Simon offers a number of opportunities for academic immersions, which include a mix of coursework, discussions with local government and business leaders, and on-site visits to leading companies and organizations across the globe.
Highly-Ranked Academic Programs
Year after year, Simon Business School consistently ranks high on the lists of top b-school programs. These rankings include: Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times, Forbes and The Economist. We were also designated as the 2018 MBA Program of the Year by Poets&Quants.
Special Academic Programs
Year after year, the Simon Business School consistently ranks high on the lists of top b-school programs. These rankings include: Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. News & World Report, Financial Times of London, Forbes and The Economist.
Faculty
The world-renowned Simon faculty is known as much for its excellence in academic research as it is for its instruction and innovation. Our faculty consistently receive an ?A? fir teaching quality (Bloomberg Businessweek). Simon professors keep the spirit of debate alive and well. You will quickly discover that great minds do not always think alike. Instead, the scholarly insights they offer in class and in print will challenge your assumptions, and build your expertise for success in today's business climate.
Program Types
Full-Time
Yes
Part-Time
Yes
Evening
Yes
Executive
Yes
Online
No
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
87
81.6
Full-time
18.4
Part-time
16.1
Female
Students Say
There’s no denying that Rochester ’s William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration is an academic powerhouse. Trust us—you’ll need a strong work ethic to get through the “rigorous” curriculum. After all, Simon places a “heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis and economics.” On top of that, the school operates on a “ten-week quarter system” so classes “move very quickly.”
Many MBAs are drawn to the program due to the school’s high ranking finance and accounting departments. Fortunately, while it’s definitely a “quant school,” Simon still manages to foster a “very collaborative environment.” As a very happy second-year adds, “I get the sense that I’m not only building a strong professional network once I graduate, but a whole new set of friends.”
Additionally, Rochester MBAs are privy to “top-notch” professors who frequently demonstrate “progressive way[s] of approaching and solving problems.” Simon instructors are also “incredibly knowledgeable in their fields and a source of invaluable information, mainly in the realms of finance and economics.” And they tend to go “out of their way to ensure students are grasping the material.” Indeed, they are “willing to meet outside of class to cover any material [with which] you are having difficulty.” As a pleased first-year MBA explains, “All of them have responded to inquiries I’ve made outside of class rapidly and, due to the small class sizes, they quickly recognize you and get to know you as a student.” MBAs here also happily report that the administration is equally “engaged” and “alert to [student] interest and concerns.”
Concentrations
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
MD/MBA - Dual Degree
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Administration
Finance
Information Systems/Information Technology
International Business
Marketing
MD/MBA - Dual Degree
Specialized Masters
Accounting
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Marketing
Finance
Healthcare Administration
Marketing
Center for Research
Entrepeneurship
Specialities of Faculty
Academic specialties of faculty
URL
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Strategy
Sustainability
Courses in Sustainability
No
Sustainability course is
Description
Research Opportunities in Sustainability
No
Description
Careers
Careers
Career Overview
From The School
CONNECTING YOU WITH THE CAREER OUTCOMES YOU WANT
Today's competitive job market requires you to ramp up quickly. Simon's Integrated Student Experience tailors your education and activities to match your career goals so you'll get the resources you need when you need them, so you'll be prepared when your industry's recruiting season comes around.
Simon's Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center (CMC) plays an essential role in turning your potential into reality. Our experienced staff are dedicated to connecting you to professional opportunities. From r?sum? development to mock interviews and individualized career counseling, we prepare you to be the leading candidate in a competitive marketplace.
2018 FULL-TIME MBA EMPLOYMENT RESULTS
2018 was a particularly strong year for Simon Full-Time MBA career outcomes. 93 percent of students secured job placement within three months post graduation with and average total compensation of $122.000. This ranks Simon No. 3 for ROI in the US, based on percentage increase on pre-MBA salary (The Economist, 2018).
Average Starting Salary
$102,046
Accepted employment by 3 months after graduation
94%
Finding Jobs & Internships
Source Of Full-Time Job Acceptances
75%
School Facilitiated
25%
Graduate Facilitated
Graduates Employed by Area of Practice
37%
Finance/Accounting
27%
Marketing
23%
Consulting
5%
Operations/Logistics
3%
General Management
3%
Human Resources
3%
Information Technology
Graduates Employed by Region
32%
Northeast
17%
Midwest
17%
West
13%
South
11%
International
9%
Mid-Atlantic
Students Say
The Career Management Center at Simon is designed to help turn students’ profession- al dreams into a reality. MBA candidates can take advantage of individualized career counseling and reap the benefits of mock interviews and resume development sessions. Impressively, the center has dedicated experts on staff that cover specific industries like technology, healthcare, brand management, energy, consulting and operations and finan- cial services. These specialists work aggressively to maintain relationships with employers and business leaders, connecting these individuals with Simon students and graduates.
Employers who frequently recruit and/or hire Simon MBAs include: Accenture, Expedia, Inc., American Express Company, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Bank of America, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Citigroup, Comcast and Wells Fargo.
Job Function
| Job Function | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance / Accounting | 37% | $105,000 | $105,027 | $75,000 | $137,000 |
| Marketing / Sales | 27% | $94,300 | $94,381 | $65,000 | $143,000 |
| Consulting | 23% | $108,585 | $111,372 | $75,000 | $147,000 |
| Operations / Logistics | 5% | $90,000 | $86,000 | $65,000 | $103,000 |
| Human Resources | 3% | ||||
| Information Technology | 3% | ||||
| General Management | 3% |
Industries
| Industries | % of Grads Seeking Employment Who Accept Jobs w/in 3 Months |
Median Salary | Mean Salary | Low Base Salary | High Base Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 27% | $105,000 | $109,467 | $100,000 | $137,000 |
| Consulting | 20% | $113,500 | $113,083 | $75,000 | $147,000 |
| Manufacturing | 16% | $99,000 | $97,058 | $73,500 | $115,000 |
| Technology | 12% | $100,000 | $103,700 | $75,000 | $143,000 |
| Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology / Healthcare | 8% | $98,300 | $94,767 | $65,000 | $112,000 |
| Government | 1% | ||||
| Petroleum / Energy | 1% | ||||
| Other | 1% |
Prominent Alumni
Douglas Petno
CEO, Commercial Banking, JP Morgan Chase
Mark Grier
Vice Chairman, Prudential Insurance Co.
Jay Benet
Vice Chairman/CFO- Travelers Companies
Mark Ain
Founder and Chairman/Kronos Incorporated
Pramit Jhaveri
CEO - Citi India
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
In addition to the $90 application fee, tuition is $47,000/year for 2019-2020. Books, fees, room and board, personal, and optional health insurance expenses are estimated at approximately $20,794 for the 2019-2020 academic year.
FINANCIAL AID: OVER 80% OF STUDENTS RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
We're committed to the success of every Simon student. That commitment includes supporting candidates like you to ensure that graduate education is financially accessible for all qualified talent. A multimillion-dollar fund has been reserved for Full-Time MBA students, and nearly 80 percent of our students receive merit-based scholarship support. We also offer competitive financial aid options for domestic and international students.
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Aid Package
$46,245
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Package
$26,319
Students Receiving Some Form Of Aid
98%
All Students Receiving Scholarships / Grants
96%
Tuition Full-Time (per year)
Tuition (In-State)
$46,000
Tuition (Out-State)
$46,000
Fees (In-State)
$1,212
Fees (Out-State)
$1,212
Tuition Part-Time (per credit hour)
Tuition (In-State)
$1,925
Tuition (Out-State)
$1,925
Expenses per Academic Year
Estimated Room And Board On-Campus
$13,300
Estimated Room And Board Off-Campus
$13,300
Academic Expenses
$1,965
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Full-Time Enrollment
211
Part Time
57%
Foreign Countries Represented
25
Demographics
27.00%
Underrepresented Minorities
51.00%
International
35% female
65% male
Campus Life
From The School
Approximately 450 full-time MBA and MS students join the Simon community every year. August entrants complete the first-year core courses during the fall and winter quarters. The majority of January entrants complete core courses during the winter, spring, and summer quarters.
In the MBA Class of 2019, 17 countries are represented; prior full-time work experience averages 5.5 years, and the average age is 28. Women comprise 33 percent of the class and 25% of US students are under-represented minorities. This ranks Simon as a Top 10 most diverse MBA program (U.S. News & World Report).
In the MS Class of 2019, 19 countries are represented and prior full-time work experience averages 10 months. Women comprise 64% of the class.
Students Say
Rochester MBAs take pride in describing their fellow students as “very ambitious,” “hard working” and “intellectually capable.” They are also “culturally diverse” and highly “wel- coming.” While everyone seems to be “proud of their backgrounds,” they strive to “join together to form a common collective at Simon for the benefit of all.” Indeed, they are truly “focused on ensuring the team does well [as opposed to] individual students.”
During the week, most students are focused on the “academic grind,” either attending classes or working on projects. And they can often be found hanging around local cafes “study[ing], mingl[ing] and coach[ing] each other.” The campus itself is “beautiful” with “great facilities.” And it’s “always buzzing with activities.”
Finally, we’re told that “Rochester is a nice small city with enough things to do.” However, “don’t expect a NYC level of nightlife and entertainment.” Thankfully, “there’s enough to do, you just have to spend a little more time finding the options. A car/bike is a must, as public transit is really spotty. Overall, though, great place to spend two years.”
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Internet Access for All Students
Yes
