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Earning an MBA from Simon Business School goes beyond obtaining a credential—it represents 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 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 coursework, experiential learning, and career development, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen sought-after analytical capabilities.
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 sponsorship.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its uncompromising analytical approach. You'll master how economic principles, paired with quantitative methods, create a data-driven framework for decision-making. Learn to identify market patterns, solve complex problems, and leverage data for persuasive leadership. Our globally recognized curriculum merges analytics with practical experience through project-based learning and international immersion programs featuring corporate visits and executive dialogues worldwide.
Whether you envision guiding corporate strategy as an internal consultant or solving business challenges for clients, Simon's MBA consulting concentration develops your advisory expertise.
Our premier consulting courses cover strategic management and specialized domains including IT, finance, marketing, HR, and operations. This specialization prepares you for analytical challenges, strategic shifts, and implementation hurdles—equipping you with unparalleled strategic insight.
The technology focus within our consulting track explores cutting-edge methods for designing IT-driven business solutions. You'll examine technology selection, process optimization, and competitive advantage through enterprise systems, while evaluating organizational decision-making processes and their economic implications.