Master of Business Administration in Consulting - Operations in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

Earning an MBA from Simon Business School goes beyond obtaining a credential—it's about achieving transformative clarity. We take pride in delivering a Full-Time MBA program with a strong analytical focus, providing the environment to reflect, refine, and embrace risks within our intentionally close-knit, diverse community at the University of Rochester.
Our tailored MBA curriculum allows you to customize your studies with concentrations in Finance, Consulting, Marketing, and General Management. Within these areas, specialized MBA tracks combine academic coursework, experiential learning, and career development, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen vital analytical competencies.
As the first U.S. MBA program to offer STEM designation across all specializations, we demonstrate analytical rigor to employers. International students benefit from extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility—up to three years for STEM-qualified roles without requiring H1B visa sponsorship.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its rigorous analytical foundation. Our program merges economic theory with quantitative methods to develop evidence-based decision-making skills. You'll learn to identify business challenges more precisely, recognize market-driving patterns, and leverage data for impactful communication. Recognized globally for quantitative, economics-driven education, our MBA blends analytical coursework with practical experiences to prepare you for professional success. The curriculum provides frameworks to interpret, analyze, and forecast business trends while maintaining global relevance. Through experiential learning projects, you'll immediately apply classroom knowledge to real-world scenarios. Global immersion opportunities combine academic study with executive dialogues and corporate visits worldwide.
Whether you envision advising executives as an internal consultant or solving complex business challenges for clients externally, Simon's consulting concentration provides the expertise to become a trusted advisor.
Our premier consulting courses cover strategic management and specialized domains including IT, finance, marketing, HR, and operations. A consulting specialization prepares you for analytical challenges, strategic shifts, and implementation hurdles—delivering unmatched strategic insight.
Consulting-focused MBA students learn from leading business scholars and practitioners who bring cutting-edge research and industry experience across operations, human capital, pricing, analytics, business modeling, and process optimization.
The growing emphasis on operational efficiency has elevated demand for operations consultants. Our operations specialization within the consulting track delivers comprehensive knowledge of resource management strategies, equipping you to advise organizations on production, distribution, and service delivery optimization.