Master of Business Administration in Consulting - Strategy 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 distinctly analytical focus, providing the environment to reflect, refine, and embrace challenges 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, or General Management. Within these areas, specialized MBA tracks combine coursework, experiential learning, and career development, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen sought-after analytical abilities.
As the first U.S. MBA program to offer STEM designation across all specializations, we demonstrate analytical and quantitative excellence to employers. International students benefit from extended Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility—up to three years without H1B sponsorship for STEM-qualified positions.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its rigorous analytical foundation. You'll master how economic principles, paired with quantitative methods, create a data-driven decision-making framework. This approach helps you define challenges precisely, identify market-driving patterns, and leverage data for persuasive leadership. Recognized globally for quantitative, economics-based education, our MBA blends analytical coursework with practical experiences. The curriculum provides tools to interpret, analyze, and forecast business trends while maintaining global relevance. Through project-based learning with real-world applications, you'll immediately implement classroom knowledge. Simon further enhances learning with international immersion programs featuring academic study, executive dialogues, and corporate visits worldwide.
Businesses routinely encounter complex, undefined challenges requiring consulting expertise. Our strategy consulting specialization teaches you to diagnose core issues and uncover opportunities using Simon's economics-driven management philosophy. MBA consulting courses develop your ability to address organizational needs with sophisticated strategies grounded in analytical rigor.