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Earning an MBA from Simon Business School goes beyond obtaining a credential—it represents achieving heightened 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 compact and diverse community at the University of Rochester.
Our tailored MBA curriculum allows you to choose courses aligned with your professional goals through concentrations in Finance, Consulting, Marketing, and General Management. Within these areas, we provide specialized MBA paths that combine academic studies, experiential learning, and career development, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen sought-after analytical abilities.
We pioneered the STEM-designated option for all MBA specializations in the U.S., demonstrating analytical and quantitative excellence to employers. International students benefit from this designation, qualifying for a 24-month OPT extension (totaling three years) in STEM-eligible positions without requiring H1B visa sponsorship.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its rigorous analytical foundation. We'll demonstrate how economic expertise paired with quantitative training creates a unified, data-driven decision-making framework. You'll learn to define challenges more precisely, identify market-driving patterns, and leverage data for compelling arguments. Recognized globally for quantitative, economics-based instruction, our MBA program blends analytical coursework with practical experiences to advance your career. Our courses deliver methodologies to comprehend, articulate, and forecast business dynamics while maintaining relevance in the international marketplace. Through project-based learning with real-world applications, you'll implement classroom knowledge in professional contexts. Simon additionally provides global immersion programs featuring academic components, dialogues with industry and government leaders, and corporate visits worldwide.
The asset management MBA specialization examines investment frameworks, economic evaluation, and portfolio strategy.