Master of Business Administration in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

Earning an MBA from Simon Business School goes beyond obtaining a credential—it represents achieving profound clarity. We take pride in delivering a Full-Time MBA program with a distinctly analytical focus, providing the environment to contemplate, hone skills, and embrace challenges. This occurs within our deliberately intimate and diverse community at the University of Rochester.
Our tailored MBA curriculum allows you to choose courses aligned with your professional goals, offering concentrations in Finance, Consulting, Marketing, and General Management. Within these areas, specialized MBA pathways integrate academic studies, experiential learning, and career development, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen sought-after analytical abilities.
We pioneered the STEM-designated MBA option in the U.S., available across all specializations, demonstrating analytical and quantitative excellence to employers. International students benefit from extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility—up to three years without H1B visa sponsorship when employed in STEM-qualified positions.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its rigorous analytical foundation. You'll master how economic principles, paired with intensive quantitative training, create a unified, data-driven decision-making framework. This approach enhances problem-solving, reveals market-driving patterns, and empowers data-backed persuasion. As global leaders in quantitative, economics-rooted education, our MBA program blends analytical coursework with practical experiences. Our courses deliver the frameworks to interpret, articulate, and forecast business dynamics while maintaining global relevance. Through project-based learning with real-world applications, you'll immediately translate classroom knowledge into practice. Simon further enhances learning with international immersion programs featuring academic components, dialogues with industry and government leaders, and corporate visits worldwide.