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of information and
innovation.
Thank you for considering Simon Business School at
the University of Rochester. As you look through the
pages of this publication, and as the opportunities
arise to interact with our faculty, staff, and current
students, you will undoubtedly discover that Simon
offers a highly personalized, analytic education that
will prepare you for the next chapter of your career.
Simon Business School Rankings
Financial Times of London, 2015
3
5
No.
In the world
for Economics
No.
In the world
for Finance
Bloomberg Businessweek, 2014
3
A
No.
For ROI among private
US business schools
Simon faculty consistently
receive an A for teaching
quality.
In order to keep current with market demands, Simon faculty regularly
meet with professional recruiters and industry leaders. What they tell
us they need most is top business talent who can offer original, wellthought-out solutions for today’s competitive business environment.
That is just what Simon delivers.
Hiring managers know that each Simon graduate masters the art and
science of business. They understand that we leverage our reputation
for defining new trends in business with our high standard of teaching
excellence to make our students some of the most sought-after and
marketable professionals around the world.
I invite you to explore for yourself what the impact of personal attention
and a cutting-edge curriculum can mean for your career and
professional success.
Sincerely,
Andrew Ainslie
Dean, Simon Business School
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“Simon helped translate
the skills I developed
as a Division I athlete.
The professors taught
me to approach business
with the same discipline.”
The right foundation
will help you prepare
for career success.
Simon Business School will take your drive to
succeed and match it with a professional skill set
that will set you apart from the competition. Offering
lasting frameworks for decision-making that you can
apply throughout your career, a degree from Simon
means you have mastered the numbers and know
how to keep your eye on the bottom line.
The undeniable FACt©
Our unique approach has trained business leaders
for decades.
Case competitions and hands-on
learning using the FACt model help
students apply these important
principles to real-world situations.
Simon’s analytic, economics-based curriculum provides students
with powerful and enduring frameworks to explain and predict the
behavior of markets, organizations, and individual decision makers.
As a result, our graduates are thoroughly prepared to take on the
ever-changing marketplace throughout their careers. Our faculty
helps them get there through a challenging, rigorous education,
and with support, coaching, and personalized attention.
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Throughout your career, you will be
asked to make smart decisions based
on the best information available.
Simon’s Frame, Analyze, and
Communicate (FACt) model of
problem solving provides a lasting
framework that will guide you in
everything from strategic planning
to responding in an immediate crisis.
Stephanie Hogue
Director
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
’04S (MBA)
Competitive and Organizational
Strategy, Corporate Accounting,
and Finance
Stephanie Hogue knew she needed to
build her skill set in order to compete in
business. “As an undergraduate, I knew
I wanted to be the CEO of a large corporation,” she says. “But early in my career
when I heard executives talk about
acquisitions and shareholder expectations, that language didn’t mean much
to me. I realized I needed to understand
the numbers and how they applied to
the operation of a business.”
Stephanie says she learned that staying
competitive in business is much like
staying competitive as an elite athlete.
“Simon gave me the ability to think more
critically and ask deeper questions,” she
says. “Similar to how my coach had me
visualize the perfect dive and prepare
myself over the competition, I would sit
down with my team at PwC and prepare
every iteration of a question that a client
or an investor would ask. Simon built on
my ability and trained me for business.”
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Join an elite cohort
with similar goals
and equal drive.
Simon students represent some of the best and
brightest minds from around the world. While here,
you will work with highly motivated peers who are
ready to put the time and effort into their professional
success. Our smaller size means you will build
meaningful relationships with faculty and students
and make connections that will last a lifetime.
MBA class of 2016
72%
28%
Male
Female
5.2 YRS
of Work Experience
A close-knit community of diverse peers.
Each student benefits from the diverse makeup of our student body
with a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. Over 15,000
graduates form an influential network extending around the globe and
contribute in varied and significant ways to the world of business.
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Countries of Origin
Sample of pre-MBA employers
Establish more than just connections.
Amazon.com
Our students connect and build highly collaborative relationships
with their peers and study teams. The supportive nature of the School
extends to the alumni, faculty, and staff, offering real opportunities to
forge personal and professional networks.
BlackRock
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
Ford Motor Company
Goldman Sachs
HSBC
Infosys
Merrill Lynch
“Simon’s smaller size
helped me develop
connections with the
faculty and other students.
Together, we created a
cohesive, supportive, and
collaborative environment
that allowed everyone
to push themselves
and grow.”
Louis Mistretta
Associate Brand Manager
McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Johnson & Johnson
’15S (MBA)
Marketing—Brand Management Track,
Competitive and Organizational Strategy
After graduating from the University
of Rochester, Louis built a career in
hospitality, eventually opening his own
restaurant consulting company. When
he discovered his passion for marketing,
Louis realized there was more to learn.
“Simon is good for anyone who needs to
develop his or her quantitative skills,”
he says. “The Full-Time MBA is a
rigorous program designed to promote
personal and professional growth. It
taught me what I needed to thrive in
today’s data-driven environment.”
Peace Corps
US Army
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We train
business
champions.
Expert coaching is as important in the boardroom
as it is on the playing field. Simon students
receive support from faculty and instructors who
offer an important balance between business
theory and practical, real-world application. We
will help you face the tough challenges of today’s
competitive business world with a winning
combination of encouragement and instruction
that you will need to outlast and outperform
the competition.
We will train you for the sprint and the marathon.
A Simon education develops the skills you will need for making
smart, data-driven decisions. From your first day on the job,
to when you’re enjoying the view from the corner office, our
trusted frameworks for solving problems offer the professional
tools that you will rely on throughout your career.
Our alumni are engaged in your future success.
As part of the Simon experience, you will benefit from being part
of the connected Simon network. Our alumni are some of the
most successful executives and entrepreneurs in the world, who
regularly come back to campus to share how they did it.
Alia Tabet
Director of Marketing
NFL Network
get a competitive edge from the
world’s foremost authorities.
SANDS LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES
A unique lecture series designed to advance the
science and teaching of leadership at Simon.
MAX FARASH LUNCHEON SERIES
An informal, interactive set of lectures that feature
prominent speakers from the alumni and business
communities.
SIMON CURRICULUM ROUNDTABLES
Faculty stay on top of market trends and bring
new ideas to their classrooms through informative
meetings with industry leaders.
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“I pursued my MBA because I knew
I wanted to change my career. Simon
sharpened my skills in several different
areas and the variety of classes helped
make me more flexible and adaptable
for a new professional path.”
Alia Tabet
Director of Marketing
NFL Network
’09S (MBA)
Marketing and Finance
Sports are Alia Tabet’s passion. A California native, Tabet
says she was attracted to Simon by the “small class sizes,
quantitative-based coursework, and the opportunity to study
on the East Coast.” She also credits Simon with affecting her
career path and providing her with the skills and confidence
to handle more challenging and robust work assignments.
Tabet landed an internship with the National Basketball
Association while studying at Simon. The opportunity led
to an exciting full-time position with the NBA, where she
worked in digital media for nearly three years before accepting
a position with the National Football League. Now serving as
director of Marketing for the NFL Network, Alia is helping build
the network’s digital business. “The way people watch our
programming is really changing,” she says. “We’re focused on
finding new ways to reach fans across multiple platforms and
tying in digital metrics with television viewership.”
Alia Tabet
Director of Marketing
NFL Network
get a competitive edge from the
world’s foremost authorities.
SANDS LEADERSHIP LECTURE SERIES
A unique lecture series designed to advance the
science and teaching of leadership at Simon.
MAX FARASH LUNCHEON SERIES
An informal, interactive set of lectures that feature
prominent speakers from the alumni and business
communities.
SIMON CURRICULUM ROUNDTABLES
Faculty stay on top of market trends and bring
new ideas to their classrooms through informative
meetings with industry leaders.
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An MBA program
that delivers
lasting returns.
Your MBA
Journey.
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The Simon Business School Full-Time MBA program
helps you develop the professional tools needed in
today’s global economy. It’s a deep dive that delivers
results and helps prepare you for even the toughest
business challenges.
Build your education and your career from
a solid foundation.
Simon’s renowned core of courses offers an economics- and analyticsbased approach to the grounding principles of business. Truly the
cornerstone of the Simon experience, the core provides the building
blocks for the rest of your business education, with opportunities to
both broaden and deepen your expertise.
Core curriculum
Corporate Financial Accounting
Business Environment and
Public Policy
Health Sciences Management
JAN
FEB
MAR
Fall Term
Core Classes
APR
MAY
JUN
Spring Break
Winter Term
Core Classes
+ Elective Classes
Experiences and Workshops
Spring Term
Core Classes
+ Elective Classes
Competitions
Guest Speaker Series
Winter Speaker Series
Spring Speaker Series
Club Events and Activities
Information Systems
for Management
Operations Management
Signature Events
Day 1 and Career Development Series
Recruiting and Networking
Marketing Management
Simon Club Corporate Tours
Alumni and Executive Engagement
Corporate Cases and Projects
Organization and Strategy
International Management
Marketing
Broaden Your Horizons
Multicultural Events
Operations Management
Public Accounting
Simon Socials
Corporate Accounting
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DEC
Social
Career
The Simon EDGE
Framing and Analyzing
Business Problems II
Entrepreneurship
Computers and Information Systems
NOV
Co-curricular
Winter Break
Pre-Fall Term
Core Classes
Framing and Analyzing
Business Problems I
Accounting and Information
Systems
Competitive and Organizational
Strategy
OCT
Communicating Business
Decisions Sequence
Managerial Economics
Business Systems Consulting
SEPT
Orientation
Capital Budgeting and
Corporate Objectives
Thirteen areas of concentration are available to help you go deep
in a specific area. These offerings allow you to explore the areas of
business that support your career goals.
Finance
AUG
Academics
Secret Santa
Welcome Events
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
Ad Bowl
JAN
Outings and Events
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
Accessible experts
to shape your
experience.
Simon Business School first established its
prominence through scholarship and innovative
business theory. Our professors and instructors
continue to be some of the finest in the world.
Our faculty members are go-to experts who
are regularly published in key journals and cited
in media outlets around the world.
James A. Brickley
Gleason Professor of Business Administration
Professor of Economics, Management, and Finance
A new perspective on solving business problems.
Truly a home for thought leaders in business education, the
experts who teach at Simon are the cornerstone of our analyticsand economics-based approach that will have you looking at
business problems in a whole new way.
The cutting edge of business is integrated into
your classroom.
Simon Business School invests in the latest business research
while striving for true teaching excellence. That essential balance
helps students build new insights into business problems that
they could only realize in one of the world’s top schools. Bringing
the latest information together with the best faculty happens
every day at Simon.
CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE
CENTER FOR PRICING
Students become well-versed in the latest
research and current industry developments
in areas such as finance, accounting,
and operations.
CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Identifies strategic relationships with alumni,
local businesses, and nonprofit organizations
to develop hands-on learning opportunities
for students interested in entrepreneurship.
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“At Simon, we help you understand the forces
that drive optimal decision-making. If you can’t
make sound decisions, you won’t make it in the
business world.”
Paul Ellickson
Associate Professor of Economics and Marketing
“Solid operational execution is the key
ingredient for delivering business strategies.
Through interactive simulations and peer-led
workshops, students learn how organizations
analyze data to improve operations and deliver
quality products and services.”
Vera Tilson
Associate Professor of Operations Management
“Sometimes businesses make bad decisions.
My work in forensic economics and as a
witness in corporate litigation helps me to
bring the latest research into my classroom
so we can learn from them.”
Gregg A. Jarrell
Professor of Finance and Economics
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Professor Ellickson’s research interests lie at the intersection
between quantitative marketing and industrial organization,
with a focus on using structural modeling to understand the
forces that drive strategic interaction and decision-making.
Professor Tilson’s teaching interests are in quantitative decisionmaking and health care operations management. Her research
interests are in health care operations, stochastic scheduling,
and supply chain management. Tilson has published articles in
numerous management and operations journals.
Professor Jarrell is an expert on mergers and acquisitions,
hostile takeovers, the economics and regulation of financial
markets, financial valuation, and microeconomic theory
and application.
Simon’s approach
prepares you for
success in any industry.
Your career journey is unique and original to you.
A Simon foundation is a smart investment for a
promising future.
The best consultants master the data.
Consultants don’t just show up and offer answers. They are
facilitators of a process that uncovers solutions to envision and
recommend workable results for their clients and customers.
Simon prepares you for a rewarding consulting career with deep
immersion into time-tested frameworks that help you expertly
analyze even the most complex business issues.
Mikayla Hart
Internship
Accenture
One of the most powerful names in finance.
Simon is as well known for scholarship and research in finance
as we are for preparing students for successful careers in this
exciting and challenging industry. Our graduates are prepared to
solve critical business problems and recognize real opportunities
in today’s financial markets and corporate finance roles.
We take the guesswork out of marketing.
Staying ahead of the competition means satisfying your
customers better than the rest. We’ll prepare you for that
challenge with one of the best and brightest marketing
departments in the country. Whether focusing on consumer
behavior or marketing analytics for driving decisions, Simon
offers challenging co-curricular opportunities that prepare
you for career success.
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Mikayla and her classmates recently restarted the Simon
chapter of Net Impact, a national organization that works
to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use social
entrepreneurship for a more socially and environmentally
sustainable world.
“I love being around people from
different cultures. Simon has students
from so many countries and with many
diverse professional backgrounds. That
dynamic helps make for very vibrant
classroom conversations.”
Mikayla Hart
Internship
Accenture
MBA Candidate, Class of 2016
Competitive and Organizational Strategy
Mikayla Hart graduated from the University of Hawaii at
Manoa with a double major in finance and international
business. While working for Rip Curl North America, she
began looking at business schools. “I was interested in
consulting,” Mikayla says. “I knew an MBA would get me
there.” Before long, she learned about Simon. “I researched
Simon and it looked like a really great program,” she says.
“What really sold me were visits to campus for the Scholarship
and Experience Simon Weekends.”
During those visits, Mikayla says she realized Simon’s
approach fit with her career goals. For her, business is
sometimes about making a difference. She and several of her
classmates recently restarted Simon’s chapter of Net Impact,
a national organization that focuses on social impact and
sustainability through business. “It’s a great way for people
to come together and talk about their passions,” she says. “It
gives people the ability to engage in conversations that they
might not otherwise have in business school. I’m very happy
to be able to help foster that.”
Mikayla Hart
Internship
Accenture
class of 2014
top industries
27.4%
EMPLOYED IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
10.6%
EMPLOYED IN CONSULTING
15.9%
EMPLOYED IN TECHNOLOGY
18.6%
EMPLOYED IN CONSUMER
PRODUCTS
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Mikayla and her classmates recently restarted the Simon
chapter of Net Impact, a national organization that works
to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to use social
entrepreneurship for a more socially and environmentally
sustainable world.
Building skills
beyond the
classroom.
Simon clubs and organizations offer opportunities to learn and lead. From managing a
venture capital fund portfolio to enhancing
your learning through case studies and business plan competitions, there is certain to be
a club or activity to match your interests.
Ameet Chandak
Managing Consultant
IBM Global Business Services
Learning happens whenever you engage with
opportunities, and there are many at Simon.
We understand hiring managers are not looking for candidates
who can recite theories. Earning a Simon MBA means you have
the practical experience you need to make an impact and build
important team and leadership skills. Whether it is providing
a voice for students through the Graduate Business Council or
exploring hands-on learning through one of our Vision Program
projects, Simon helps you develop as a smart leader and an
industry expert.
CREATE a business plan
for a not-for-profit
organization supporting
multicultural families.
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examples of vision partnership program projects
ANALYZE financial
instruments and enterprise
valuation to raise funds for
a consumer packaged
goods company.
INVESTIGATE potential
markets and strategies
for a new surgical
sterilization device.
CREATE a business plan
for a not-for-profit
organization supporting
multicultural families.
DEVELOP a market
EXPLORE social media
research plan and pricing
analysis for a local health
care company.
strategies for a growing
software development
company.
ANALYZE financial
instruments and enterprise
valuation to raise funds for
a consumer packaged
goods company.
“Simon provided an analytical framework for solving unstructured and
unpredictable business problems.
It also offered real experience working
with people from a range of professions and backgrounds.”
Ameet Chandak
Managing Consultant
IBM Global Business Services
’10S (MBA)
Competitive and Organizational Strategy,
Business Environment and Public Policy
Ameet Chandak came to Simon to add a business perspective to
his undergraduate degree and work experience in the information
technology (IT) consulting industry. According to Ameet, it is Simon’s
Frame, Analyze, and Communicate (FACt) model that often provides
the most value. “The FACt approach applies to almost any business
issue or scenario,” he says. “Any time I walk into a consulting project, I frame the challenge I am trying to address for the client. I then
analyze it from a business and technology perspective, applying
both my professional and education experience. The key step then
is to communicate it back with senior client leadership to pave the
path forward.”
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Ameet Chandak
Managing Consultant
IBM Global Business Services
95
the MBA Class of 2014 had accepted
% ofoffers
three months post graduation.
We connect you
with today’s top
recruiters.
Simon’s Career Management Center connects our
graduates with top companies who understand
the value of a world-class business education.
Our career coaches are experts in preparing you for
professional success. From résumé development to
mock interviews and career counseling, we will help
you land the job that is right for you and turn your
potential into reality.
216 companies hired Simon MBA talent (2012-2014).
Employment data
TOP
12
94%
In the top 12 for
placement three-months
post graduation among
business schools
ranked by U.S. News
Accepted Internships
Class of 2015*
We will prepare you to be a top candidate.
The Career Management Center works with you from day one.
Starting with helpful webinars prior to orientation and continuing
throughout your program, we provide the support and training
you need to be even more marketable to hiring companies. From
important self-assessments to communication workshops and
negotiation coaching, you will learn how to present yourself with
the professional polish that the world’s top companies have come
to expect.
99%
Obtained Paid Internships
Class of 2015**
*Of those students eligible and seeking internships
** Of those with internships
Major employers include
Accenture
Actuant Corp.
Amazon.com Inc.
American Express Co.
AT&T
Bank of America Corp.
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH
Boeing
Cardinal Health
CTBC Bank Co. Ltd.
Cigna
Citigroup Inc.
Cognizant Inc.
Constellation Brands Inc.
Corning Inc.
Daymon Worldwide Inc.
Dell
Deloitte
DHL International GmbH
Discover Financial Services
Disney
Eli Lilly and Co.
Emil Capital Partners
Ernst & Young
Excell Partners Inc.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
ExxonMobil
FedEx
Ford Motor Co.
FuelQuest
General Electric (GE Capital)
General Motors
Goldman Sachs
Hewlett-Packard Co.
IBM
KPMG LLP
Liberty Mutual Insurance
L’Oréal
M&T Bank
Moody’s Investors Service Inc.
Nestlé USA
Novartis AG
OppenheimerFunds
Parker Hannifin Corp.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
RBC Capital Markets
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Rich Products Corp.
Rio Tinto
Rothschild
Samsung
The Hertz Corp.
The Home Depot Inc.
The Nielsen Company
The Travelers Companies
The World Bank Group
Toyota
Toys R Us (Geoffrey LLC)
Tyco
Unilever
Verizon
Wells Fargo
Whirlpool
Class of 2014
Graduate hires by function
41.6%
Finance
25.7%
Marketing
15.0%
Consulting
8.0%
General Management
Median salary*
by years of experience
MBA Class of 2014
Less than 1 year: $78,000
1 to 3 years: $91,000
3 to 5 years: $92,000
More than 5 years: $95,000
Average compensation*
MBA Class of 2014
Salary: $92,000
Bonus: $15,000
Total: $102,000
*Based on U.S. News & World Report calculations.
All figures are accurate as of October 8, 2014. Calculations for salary-related figures were prepared in adherence to the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance’s
Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics. The salary report uses the salary information of 80.9 percent of graduates who have accepted a job.
For the Full-Time MBA Class of 2014, 80 percent of the class was Seeking Employment.
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Chart the course
of your career.
Alumni with entrepreneurial drive often use the
skills they built at Simon to start otheir own businesses. We support our students and graduates
with innovative training and resources to help them
prepare for new venture opportunities.
It’s practical experience to inspire a new way of thinking.
Supplement your in-class instruction with hands-on learning for
today’s successful business. Manage a stock portfolio, develop
strategic plans, or sharpen your management skills to start a business
and expand your career success. More than simply rounding out your
résumé, these opportunities offer valuable training and help inspire
the big ideas of tomorrow.
Get real experience in today’s business.
Go beyond theory and apply what you have learned in real-world
settings that bring you face-to-face with making decisions to
outmatch the competition and improve your company’s bottom line.
Whether you are working as a partner in our active venture capital
fund or exploring your own brand of innovation, you can take part in
our many multidisciplinary relationships with local entrepreneurs who
will help you shape your success.
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Popular co-curricular organizations
The Simon School Venture Capital Fund
The Fund provides a unique educational
experience for Simon students through
interaction with entrepreneurs, direct
participation in investment decisions,
and ongoing monitoring of investments.
The Ain Center for Entrepreneurship
The Center identifies partnerships with
alumni, local businesses, and not-for-profit
organizations to offer opportunities
for students to work with firms in the
Rochester area.
High-Tech Rochester
This exciting University of Rochester
student incubator is a nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation-based economic
development. Simon students learn from
accessible business leaders across many
dynamic fields.
“There’s just something
about a smaller school,
where you’re able to
truly connect with other
students from around the
world and draw from their
experiences. Simon reflects
a world that is getting
smaller and becoming
more global.”
Ken Burkeen
Founder and CEO
Huetiful
’02S (MBA)
Marketing, E-commerce,
Entrepreneurship
Going from West Point to starting a
health and beauty company that caters
to women around the world seems
like an unusual path for anyone, but
for Ken Burkeen, serving in the military
and serving his start-up company often
feel very familiar. “They’re not very
different,” he says. “The teamwork
at Simon really helped me as an
entrepreneur. I learned to approach
problems and develop a vision to
move the whole team forward. When
you do that, your team will do great
things for you.”
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Connections that last
from the classroom
to your career.
Our smaller size enables you to connect in deeper,
more meaningful ways with your fellow students, the
faculty, and successful members of the Simon alumni
network. Simon graduates stay connected with the
School and with each other long after they get their
degrees. Put the power of our alumni network to
work for you.
An investment that continues to deliver returns.
Bolstered by strong ties and an enduring sense of community, our
alumni remain engaged with the School. Graduates often return
as guest lecturers and regularly attend social events to help build
important professional networks with our students. The Simon alumni
network is an accessible resource of business professionals who are
willing to mentor, explore professional opportunities, and share realworld experiences to help foster your career success.
Simon graduates
The Simon alumni network represents
a global collection of successful
executives and business professionals
who make positive impact on their
organizations and the world. From toplevel presidents and CEOs to corporate
leaders, the network can be your
connection to continued career growth.
CAN
RUS
GBR
FRA
USA
ESP
438 Presidents
DEU, BEL, NLD
CHE
TUR
ITA
GRC ISR
KOR
MEX
274
JPN
CHN
IND
HKG
TWN
THA
Chief Executive Officers
MYS
COL
SGP
182 Chief Financial Officers
IDN
BRA
CHL
1,031 Vice Presidents
AUS
ARG
Representing more than 80 countries, the Simon alumni network is an important resource that can help with everything
from career opportunities to doing business in the global marketplace.
Most represented countries
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
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China
Colombia
France
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
Russian Federation
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
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susan b. anthony bridge, downtown
An affordable
city surrounds you.
Be a part of the
University and
the city it calls home.
Rochester is an active and vibrant city with a rich
history of philanthropy, corporate development, and
technological innovation. Once known as “the city
that George Eastman built,” these days Rochester
is better known for exciting startup opportunities
that have sprung from the industry giants that
started here.
A dynamic culture that adds to your experience.
With cultural events like the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
and the world-famous Lilac Festival, it is no wonder why Rochester
was named one of the top 10 most livable cities in America. Outdoor
activities are a way of life in Rochester. Whether it is summer boating
on Lake Ontario, biking along the scenic Genesee River, or enjoying the
snow in one of the many surrounding ski centers, Rochesterians know
how to make the most of their natural surroundings.
A community with big city benefits and incredible access.
As New York State’s third-largest city, there are metropolitan offerings
like coffee shops, boutique restaurants, bookstores, movie theaters, and
museums. For music lovers, Rochester boasts a surprising number of
concert venues, from grand theaters to a thriving club scene. Rochester
is also home to the nationally acclaimed University of Rochester
Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.
Find out more at VisitRochester: visitrochester.com
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MSN rated Rochester, NY the #1
most livable bargain market in the
US. “Rochester provides a lot of
bang for your buck. It has big-city
culture, a highly educated population,
picturesque scenery, affordable
housing, and an expanding high-tech
job base” (July 2011).
On campus and at your fingertips
College Town is one of the largest
development projects in the modern
history of Rochester. It includes restaurants,
retailers, housing and hotel space, a
Barnes & Noble bookstore, and much more.
memorial art gallery
neighborhood of the arts
The new development enhances
our University neighborhood with a
vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Conveniently located near the University
of Rochester’s River Campus, College
Town is within walking distance of
the Simon Business School.
The University of Rochester’s Memorial
Art Gallery offers a panorama of the
world’s art, from the relics of antiquity
to works in the vanguard of contemporary
movements.
Offering more than just premium
amenities and entertainment, College
Town is a friendly and safe environment
that includes wide footpaths and plenty
of green space. It is an ideal spot to
attend a concert in the open-air gazebo,
purchase fresh produce from the farmer’s
market, and enjoy a meal or art show.
Historic and cultural
opportunities to explore.
The Gallery’s permanent collection of
more than 12,000 objects has been called
the best balanced in the state outside of
metropolitan New York City.
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Contact Admissions to
begin your future today.
Visit our beautiful campus and business school
facilities to see what Simon is all about. Our events
give you the opportunity to meet with students,
alumni, faculty, and the Admissions staff.
Get to know Simon.
Individual on-campus visits are scheduled Monday through Thursday.
To schedule yours, please contact us at 585.275.3533 or e-mail us at:
admissions@simon.rochester.edu
“Simon changed the way
I look at business. It gave
me a new understanding
of business and economics
and now I see issues and
approach situations from a
whole different perspective.”
Applying online
Simon Business School uses a
self-managed online application.
Applications are processed when they
are submitted, although an application
cannot be reviewed for a final decision
until all materials have been received.
Application checklist
• Online application form
• Current résumé
Admission Events
Diversity Forum and
Experience Simon Weekend:
• October 23–24, 2015
Women’s Forum and
Experience Simon Weekend:
• December 4–5, 2015
• Essays
Experience Simon Weekends:
• October 23–24, 2015
• December 4–5, 2015
• January 29–30, 2016
• April 8–9, 2016
• Unofficial transcripts for each
college attended
• Test results for GMAT or GRE
• Test results for TOEFL or IELTS
(all international candidates except
those who received a degree from an
English-speaking institution)
Let Simon Business School come to you. To learn more about Simon
events in your city, go to: simon.rochester.edu/mba-events
• One online letter of recommendation,
a second letter of recommendation
is optional
Take the next step and connect with us.
• $150 application fee
Create a customized InsideSimon account and be the first to learn
about events, news, and information specific to your interests.
For more information visit: simon.rochester.edu/insidesimon
For more detailed explanations about
the application, the requirements,
and deadlines, please visit:
simon.rochester.edu/mba-faq
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Cesar Quijano
Investment Banking Associate –
Latin America Coverage
Credit Suisse
’15S (MBA)
Finance
The quantitative side of business
always appealed to Cesar Quijano.
While studying at Simon, Cesar realized
the School’s rigorous curriculum helped
him both build his analytic skills and
pursue his interest in data-driven
decisions. “Simon gave me a much
more entrepreneurial approach and
business problems are clearer to me
now,” he says. “Once you master Simon’s
economic view of business and social
behavior, you can drive better decisions
and more accurately predict outcomes.”
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Let us support
your next step
to success.
Qualified full-time students may be eligible for one
of our many merit-based scholarships. We keep
an eye out for students who have a proven track
record of professional accomplishments, academic
excellence, and dedicated leadership.
Scholarship support
Be part of a fellowship of learners.
The Consortium for
Graduate Study in Management
Simon Leadership Fellowships include full tuition plus stipends for
partial living expenses, totaling approximately $10,000 per year.
Fellows also benefit from access to on-campus and off-campus events,
speaker series, and premier networking opportunities.
Take part in shaping your future.
Simon’s Scholarship Weekend is an invitation-only event for admitted
students where our largest merit awards are determined, including
full-tuition fellowships and named scholarships. There are also social
and networking events for you and your future classmates. During
the two-day event, you will compete for our largest merit-based
scholarships, including the full-tuition Simon Leadership Fellowships.
Most Scholarship Weekend attendees receive increased scholarship
offers. To learn more about the scholarships available to you, visit:
simon.rochester.edu/mba-scholarships
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80%
of students receive
scholarship support
from Simon
Reducing under-representation
As the fourth business school to join
over 40 years ago, Simon offers partial
scholarships and full fellowships to
students who demonstrate support
to the Consortium’s mission to
increase African American, Native
American, and Hispanic American
students in business school and
management. Visit: cgsm.org
Forté Foundation
Promoting women in business
Forté is a consortium dedicated to
substantially increasing the number
of women in business. Simon offers
several merit-based Forté Fellowships
to highly qualified full-time MBA women
each year. Visit: fortefoundation.org
“Simon delivers a top-tier
finance program in a competitive, yet collaborative
environment. The personalized attention helped me
develop the ability to
make sound decisions
and put me on the path
to career success.”
Hua Wang
Financial Management Associate
Citigroup
’15S (MBA)
Corporate Accounting and Finance
Prior to Simon, Hua Wang received an
undergraduate degree in economics,
followed by a PhD from the School
of Economics and Trade at Hunan
University. With a goal to further her
career in the finance industry, she
turned her focus to business school.
“I was attracted to Simon for its
prestigious finance and accounting
programs,” she says. “Professors like
Cliff Smith helped me gain a more
holistic view of finance and encouraged
me to always think critically.”
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Apply today.
If you have been thinking about enhancing your
professional prospects, exploring entrepreneurship, or changing your career, now is the time
to consider Simon Business School.
Every year, our Admissions team reviews and
accepts applications from some of the world’s
top business talent. Finalize your application
and receive our full consideration for admission
and merit-based scholarship support.
Application Deadlines
Application due
Decision by
October 15
December 15
November 15
January 15
January 5
March 20
March 15
April 30
May 15
July 1
Contact Us
Call us at 585.275.3533 or toll free in the US at 800.599.5618.
You can also e-mail us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu
to connect directly with an Admissions officer.
Simon Business School
University of Rochester
305 Schlegel Hall
Rochester, NY 14627-0107
PHONE: 585.275.3533
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