Master of Business Administration in Finance - Banking in Rochester United States | University of Rochester

Earning an MBA from Simon Business School goes beyond obtaining a credential—it represents achieving greater clarity in your professional vision. We take pride in delivering a Full-Time MBA program with a distinct analytical focus, providing the environment to reflect, refine, and embrace calculated risks within our intentionally small, diverse community at the University of Rochester.
Our tailored MBA curriculum allows you to customize your studies through specialized tracks in Finance, Consulting, Marketing, and General Management. Within these areas, we offer focused MBA concentrations that combine academic coursework, experiential learning, and career development resources, complemented by 10 minors that strengthen sought-after analytical capabilities.
As the first U.S. MBA program to provide 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 total for STEM-qualified positions without requiring H1B visa sponsorship.
Simon's academic reputation rests on its rigorous analytical foundation. We teach how economic principles, combined with quantitative methods, create a systematic, data-driven approach to business decisions. You'll learn to define challenges precisely, identify market-driving patterns, and leverage data for persuasive leadership. Recognized globally for quantitative, economics-based education, our MBA program blends analytical coursework with practical experiences to prepare you for career success. Our courses develop your ability to interpret, articulate, and forecast business dynamics while maintaining relevance in global markets. Through project-based learning with real-world applications, you'll immediately implement classroom concepts in professional contexts. Simon further enhances learning through international immersion programs featuring academic study, dialogues with industry and government leaders, and corporate visits worldwide.
The banking specialization explores financial systems and policies through the lens of applied economic analysis.