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Simon | of Rochester At Simon Business School, an MBA is about more than a credential.

It’s about a new level of clarity.

HOW DO I USE HOW DO I BECOME HOW CAN I MAKE ANALYTICS AND A MORE EFFECTIVE THE MOST OF DATA TO MAKE AND INCLUSIVE MY GOALS AND EFFECTIVE LEADER? TALENTS? DECISIONS?

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Clarity at Simon means learning how to see through ambiguity and the short-term, and get to the heart of any problem. RONALD GOETTLER Senior Associate Dean for and Research; James N. Doyle, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship Teaching interests: Economics; marketing; entrepreneurship PhD: University A new level of clarity. LET’S BE “To say we emphasize UNABASHEDLY the analytical doesn’t mean we just focus on ANALYTICAL. computation. It means we challenge you to think rigorously and deeply about the drivers of any given situation.”

We’ll show you how a deep understanding of economics, combined with an intensive quantitative focus, gives you a cohesive, evidence- based approach to decision-making. You’ll graduate with the confidence to frame problems more effectively, uncover patterns that motivate and drive markets, and use data to persuade and inspire.

2 3 PATRICK COULTER ’19 KRYSTALYN JONES ’19 Corporate Accounting, Finance Competitive and Organizational Undergraduate degree: Strategy, Marketing Bachelor of Business Science from Undergraduate degree: Bachelor of in South Arts in French and Literature Africa from Co-curriculars: Consulting Club Vice Co-curriculars: Consortium Liaison; President of Strategy; Data Analytics Simon Health Sciences Club Vice and Business Modeling Workshop President of Marketing and Internship: The Consulting Communications Group, Summer Consultant Internship: Johnson & Johnson, Experienced Commercial Leadership Development Program Summer Associate

“Despite prior work experience in analytical roles, my time at Simon so far has OPENED MY EYES TO “I KNEW SIMON WOULD PROVIDE ME WITH THE NEW WAYS QUANTITATIVE OF ANALYZING AND DATA ANALYTICS SKILL SETS to frame, analyze, and communicate insights INFORMATION.” to solve complex business problems efficiently.”

4 5 “We’re sharing with you a deep JOANNA WU understanding of how businesses “The faculty here Susanna and Evans Y. Lam should be designed, how they collaborate across Professor of Business should work, and different areas— Administration ANDREW AINSLIE it’s definitely a Teaching interests: Corporate Dean, Simon Business School how you should financial reporting Research interests: Economic interact in them. holistic, rather than Research interests: Financial and statistical models a siloed, approach. disclosure and regulation “We have a strong quantitative This is more than of consumer behavior and We build on each Editor: Journal of Accounting focus because good business just a toolkit for and Economics direct marketing other’s classes, requires making quantitative PhD: your next job. It’s a and there’s an decisions: what product to Hobbies: Cave diving; flying toolkit for life.” abundant exchange of ideas that launch, what pricing to use, helps everyone better understand where to invest your firm’s the business world.” money. It’s also what defines the businesses PAUL ELLICKSON Michael and Diane Jones at the forefront Professor of Marketing and of the economy.” “At Simon, you study with Economics professors who originated Research interests: The intersection between the research. We want you to quantitative marketing and understand these ideas and industrial organization use them in the GREGORY BAUER PhD: Massachusetts Institute real world.” of Technology Associate Dean of Full-Time Programs; Rajesh Wadhawan Chair of Teaching interests: Macroeconomics; international finance Teaching Award Winner: 2010–14, 2016 PhD: University of Pennsylvania

No. IN THE US AND No. IN THE WORLD No. IN THE WORLD NO. 19 IN THE FOR FINANCE FOR ECONOMICS WORLD FOR 9 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 5

SIMON FACULTY THREE PREEMINENT JOURNALS CONSISTENTLY STARTED AND EDITED AT SIMON: RECEIVE AN A FOR Journal of Accounting and Economics TEACHING QUALITY. Journal of HEAD A Bloomberg Journal of Monetary Economics Businessweek

OF6 THE CLASS. Financial Times, 2017, 2018 7 A PROGRAM Most students pursue their MBA for one reason: to advance their INNOVATIVE careers. At Simon, every aspect of our program is designed around FOCUSED ON ONE GOAL: that goal. We call it our Integrated Student Experience. It means that everything you do here—including your coursework, co-curricular ADVANCING YOUR CAREER activities, and career search—is intentionally connected and focused CURRICULUM. on positioning you for career success. CORE COURSES CAREER PLANNING AND SUPPORT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

GBA 411 During the spring and summer—before You’ll have the opportunity to participate STEM-DESIGNATED Business Modeling you’ve even set foot on campus—we’ll in case competitions, pro bono help you explore areas of study to find consulting projects, student clubs, and FIN 402 Capital Budgeting and Corporate Objectives one that matches your interests and other activities that enrich and round talents. out your MBA studies. MKT 441, CIS 461, OR FIN 434 OPTION. A project-based course lasting two terms Consulting Club We are the first MBA program in the US to offer a STEM-designated option YOUR CAREER ACTION TEAM to students in any specialization, which signals analytical and quantitative MGC 401, MGC 402 Simon Data Analytics Communicating Business Decisions Sequence rigor to employers. When you arrive on campus, you’ll be Net Impact STR 421 placed into your Career Action Team, Competitive Strategy or CAT. These small groups, made up Real Estate Association at Simon (REAS) of students with similar career interests, ACC 401 advisors, and alumni, meet regularly Simon Accounting Association (SAA) Corporate Financial Accounting throughout the program to share Simon Entrepreneurs Association (SEA) SPECIALIZATIONS experiences, exchange insights, and GBA 401A Our specializations take a deep dive in one area of focus. network. Structured Problem Solving Simon Finance and Investment Club (SFIC) Your coursework will be linked to co-curricular and career- 10 search activities that align with your short-term career goals. GBA 412 Simon Health Sciences (SHS) Data Analytics Simon Marketing Association (SMA) FINANCE MARKETING CONSULTING CIS 401A, CIS 401B Information Systems for Management Simon Pricing Club Banking Brand Management Strategy Asset Management Product Management Pricing STR 401 Simon School Venture Fund Managerial Economics Venture Capital & Private Equity Technology and more Corporate Finance Operations MKT 402 Marketing Management

OMG 402 Operations Management

MINORS 15 ELECTIVES, INCLUDING Complement the coursework in your specialization with a 2 BREADTH ELECTIVES 6 minor, which will round out your skills and functional training. Enrich your studies by choosing breadth electives designed to bolster professional skills employers desire. TREKS AND IMMERSIONS: Accounting Leadership We require students to choose at least Through a mix of coursework, discussions with local government and business leaders, two breadth electives to ensure every and on-site visits to leading companies and organizations, you'll experience the world of Analytics Global Business Simon MBA enters the workforce international business first hand. positioned to make an immediate impact. Entrepreneurship Health Sciences Management

For international students, our STEM-designated MBA option offers the OPTION FOR opportunity to extend Optional Practical Training (OPT) by 24 months, STEM DESIGNATION for a total of three years without H1B visa sponsorship, if they are hired in a STEM-eligible role.

simon.rochester.edu/mba-curriculum 8 9 Bangladesh Israel Brazil Jamaica 17 Canada Mexico China Colombia South Africa COUNTRIES El Salvador Trinidad and Tobago OF ORIGIN Guatemala Class of 2019 India Vietnam Indonesia

“I’VE HAD THE CHANCE TO WORK WITH FIVE DIFFERENT TEAMS FERNANDA VEIGA NUNES DIAS ’19 SO FAR, Competitive and Organizational Strategy, AND I’VE LEARNED SO Marketing MUCH FROM EVERY From: Brazil Co-curriculars: Graduate SINGLE TEAM MEMBER.” Business Council Vice President of Events; Student Career Advisor Internship: Tesla, HR Business

A new level of clarity. HOW TEAMS The Simon MBA student community is small by design and one of the most diverse at any business school in the country. With an extraordinary array of perspectives always close by, you’ll get SHOULD WORK. first-hand experience turning differences into a competitive edge.

10 11 TOP 33%ARE WOMEN Class of 2019 “BEING THE GRADUATE BUSINESS 25%OF US STUDENTS ARE COUNCIL (GBC) PRESIDENT UNDER-REPRESENTED HAS ALLOWED ME TO DEVELOP MY TENMOST DIVERSE MINORITIES LEADERSHIP SKILLS MBA PROGRAMS Class of 2019 U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2016 MORE THAN ANY SINGLE CLASS OR GROUP PROJECT I HAVE WORKED ON. THE GBC BOARD CREATES AND IMPLEMENTS KEY INITIATIVES that I hope will foster a more enriching experience

for my classmates.” YONNAS TEFERE ’19 Accounting, Finance From: United States Co-curriculars: Graduate Business Council President; Simon School Venture Fund Internship: , Summer Associate + DIVERSE ACADEMIC & 30 CULTURAL CLUBS simon.rochester.edu/mba-clubs

Grow your professional acumen and network. Share your enthusiasm for sports, gaming, or wine. Bond over shared cultural backgrounds. Connect with new friends and experiences. Make a difference in the world around you. Our clubs and organizations provide plenty of options to belong and lead. 12 13

MORE THAN A NETWORK.

MBA FACULTY/FULL-TIME 1:5 MBA STUDENT RATIO

+ HOURS OF 50 TEAMBUILDING training during the first year of the MBA program “THE NIAGARA TREK WAS A BRILLIANT OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO SEE A NEW PLACE, TAKE PART IN FUN ACTIVITIES, AND GET TO KNOW YOUR CLASSMATES BETTER. NIKHIL PINTO ’19 As an , Health Sciences Management I’m always on the lookout for From: India Co-curriculars: Graduate chances to see the sights and Business Council Vice President of Club Communication/Activities; explore new places in the US.” Simon Health Sciences Vice President of Alumni Relations Internship: The Roche Group, Our students consistently rate the Simon experience as collegial MBA Summer Intern – Discovery Marketing and supportive. And our smaller class sizes mean you’ll get to know— truly know—your classmates.

14 15 A new level of clarity. “It was great to take a break and get off campus. I ACTUALLY MET WITH REFLECTION, MY MENTOR—A SIMON ALUM—at this coffee REFINEMENT, house every few

weeks to talk RAVEN HUDSON ’18 Marketing Strategy, AND about school International Management From: United States and life.” Co-curriculars: Simon VISION Consulting President; Simon ROCHESTER. Volunteers Headed to: Baxter International, Marketing Manager, Commercial Leadership Development Program

We believe a rigorous MBA program can and should be eye-opening on many levels. You’ll be encouraged to explore and focus as never before—to gain a more profound understanding of what business means in the world, the leader you can be, and the impact you can create.

16 17 “My favorite thing about Simon is the incredible support system and the superb mix of classmates 7 PM who challenge CHOUDHURY (SHAH) SHAHARIAR ’19 Competitive and Organizational me to be better Strategy, Finance From: Bangladesh every day.” Co-curriculars: Consulting Club Vice President of Finance; Simon School Venture Fund Internship: Constellation Brands Inc., Digital Transformation Intern – Project Horizon RADIO

Our hometown of Rochester is remarkably affordable on a graduate student budget. There’s a booming farm-to-table and craft cocktail/beer scene, world-class music, and all the natural SOCIAL beauty that Western and the Finger Lakes region have to offer. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 18 19 21

STUDENT-RUN SIMON SCHOOL SCHOOL SIMON STUDENT-RUN FUND VENTURE COUNTRIES WITH ON-SITE PROJECTS PROJECTS ON-SITE WITH COUNTRIES INAND 2017–2018 TREKS FINLAND,GERMANY, ISRAEL, MEXICO, SOUTH JAPAN, AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, AND THE UNITED STATES STUDENTS COMPLETE FIRST-YEAR A PROJECT-BASED CONSULTING COURSE % 8 1.8M 100 $

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the world’s best companies. best the world’s you opportunities to work alongside key business innovators and go behind the scenes at business innovators key you opportunities to work alongside From projects with local businesses, nonprofits, and agencies to global treks, Simon gives and agencies to global with local businesses, nonprofits, From projects

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LESSONS LIFE LIFE “I pursued my MBA because I knew I wanted to change TOP AMONG US BUSINESS my career. Simon sharpened my SCHOOLS FOR ALUMNI skills in several different areas, SATISFACTION “Simon prepares you for the and the variety of classes 20 Bloomberg Businessweek, 2017 real business world with helped make me more flexible professors who wrote the books and adaptable for a new on what they teach. It’s a tight- professional path.” ALIA TABET ’09 knit community that is truly Finance, Marketing committed to your success in the workforce.” NFL Network DRE COLLIER ’15 Director of Marketing Business Systems Consulting Accenture Senior Strategy Consultant

18,000+ ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES

CONNECTED.“Simon helped broaden my perspective in the field of finance and offered me practical exposure to the industry so “Simon gave me the tools I can better understand real business to be effective in the situations. The diverse perspectives modern global environment. of the class were what really added value to KANIKA CHOPRA ’15 To sit in a classroom and learn Competitive and statistics, analytics, pricing, the concepts that I Organizational and business principles was already knew.” Strategy, Finance Citi incredibly valuable.” TIM HAYWARD ’16 Vice President Competitive and Organizational Strategy, Finance Bain & Company Consultant

22 23 VICTORIA VOSSLER ’19 Competitive and Organizational Strategy, Computers and Information Systems From: United States Co-curriculars: Simon Women in Business President; Consulting Club Vice President of Operations Internship: Cognizant, MBA Summer Associate – Retail Strategy Practice

“Living in Rochester gives me A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY. The people are welcoming and always happy to help you in any way. Also, experiencing all four seasons gives you a chance to enjoy them all.”

24 25 EVER TOP MOST VIBRANT20 ARTS 130WINERIES IN THE BETTER. COMMUNITIES FINGER LAKES REGION Your Simon MBA is also a degree from the , one National Center for Arts Research Finger Lakes Wine Alliance of the world’s leading private research . UR is known for outstanding programs in the arts and sciences, , medicine, and music, and has a long-standing focus on data science. Our motto, Meliora—“ever better”—expresses the University’s commitment to invention and innovation, fueled by hard work and imagination.

PIONEERING HOME TO THE TOP 10 AMONG NO. TOP PROGRAMS IN INTERNATIONALLY US UNIVERSITIES MOST AFFORDABLE1 MAJOR BEST PLACES 15TO LIVE IN THE OPTICS, IMAGING, RENOWNED EASTMAN FOR TECHNOLOGY HOUSING MARKET IN THE US US FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND PHOTONICS SCHOOL OF MUSIC PATENT REVENUE Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey U.S. News & World Report 26 27 EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS CLASS OF 2017 SIMON CONNECTS YOU WITH TODAY’S NO. 8 TOP COMPANIES IN THE WORLD FOR 94% ACCEPTED EMPLOYMENT 3 MONTHS POST GRADUATION SAMPLE OF COMPANIES General Motors The Sun Products Corporation/Henkel HIRING FULL-TIME Google The Travelers Companies MBA TALENT Grant Thornton Thomson Reuters 2016 to 2018 GlaxoSmithKline Toronto Blue Jays Hilton Hotels & Resorts UBS 3M HomeAway Verizon BASED ON PERCENTAGE INCREASE ON PRE-MBA SALARY Abbott $116,000 HP Visa AVERAGE TOTAL COMPENSATION Accenture THE ECONOMIST, 2017 (Based on U.S. News & World Report Humana Walmart ROI calculations) Amazon IBM Wells Fargo AT&T Intel Whirlpool Bain & Company Jefferies Financial Group Wyndham Worldwide Corporation Bank of America Corporation Johnson & Johnson Barclays Investments LLC GRADUATE HIRES BY FUNCTION: Full-Time MBA Class of 2017 KPMG Baxter LOW AVERAGE HIGH Liberty Mutual Insurance Beech-Nut 75% Lockheed Martin 37% FINANCE/ACCOUNTING $75,000 $105,000 $137,000 SCHOOL-FACILITATED The Boston Consulting Group M&T Bank EMPLOYMENT Cargill Incorporated Mars 27% MARKETING/SALES $65,000 $94,000 $143,000 Cigna Merck & Co. Citigroup Inc. Microsoft 23% CONSULTING $75,000 $111,000 $147,000 Cognizant MorganFranklin Consulting Colgate-Palmolive Company NBA Media Ventures Constellation Brands Inc. 8% OTHER $74,000 $93,000 $115,000 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Credit Suisse Nielsen CVS Health $65,000 $103,000 Nissan Motor Company 5% OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS $86,000 Dell Novartis Deloitte Nomura Securities International Discover Bank Parker Hannifin Corporation Eli Lilly and Company NO. PwC EY RBC Capital Markets ExxonMobil Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC 98% S.C. Johnson & Son Inc. ACCEPTED INTERNSHIPS Federal Reserve Bank of New York Class of 2018 Simon-Kucher & Partners FedEx Staples FOR JOB Your Career Action Team will be an essential resource throughout Fisher-Price your Simon experience. These small groups—made up of students with Tesla PLACEMENT 3 MONTHS NOTE: All figures for Class of 2017 are Ford Motor Company accurate as of October 12, 2017. Calculations 7POST GRADUATION similar career interests, advisors, and alumni—meet regularly to share The Hershey Company for salary-related figures were prepared in Gartner BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK, experiences and insights. The goal: positioning you to stand out and adherence to the MBA Career Services and The Hertz Corporation 2017 succeed in your desired field. Employer Alliance’s Standards for Reporting General Electric MBA Employment Statistics.

28 29 TERRANCE LOVELADY ’18 Simon works with national organizations Finance to provide aspiring MBA students with From: United States financial aid, mentoring, and career support. Co-curriculars: Simon School Venture Fund Vice President of Portfolio Management; Simon Real Estate Association President Headed to: Barclays Investment Bank, Associate THE CONSORTIUM FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA GRADUATE STUDY IN Simon offers an application fee MANAGEMENT waiver and at least $10,000 per year In 2018, Simon celebrated 50 years in -based scholarship support to of partnership with The Consortium, candidates transitioning directly from a partnership of leading business their teaching commitment. schools and Fortune 500 companies “THE CONSORTIUM'S committed to increasing African ORIENTATION PROGRAM American, Hispanic, and Native American students in full-time MBA programs and corporate management. Benefits include a common application, scholarships, PRESENTS A MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP and an orientation program that offers networking with potential FOR TOMORROW (MLT) MLT is a partnership offering employers. pre-MBA application preparation support and career development WEALTH programming for African American, Native American, and Hispanic OF OPPORTUNITY. students. Simon staff helps you prepare your elevator pitch, résumé, and list of target industries so you can maximize your experience.” THE ROBERT TOIGO FOUNDATION This organization provides minority MBA candidates committed to careers in finance with a merit PROSPANICA award, a network of contacts, career Simon offers scholarship support to management support, mentorship, an outstanding candidate each year and leadership training. in an effort to increase the number of Hispanic students receiving an MBA.

REACHING OUT MBA Simon partners with ROMBA to offer MILITARY AT SIMON YELLOW two LGBT MBA fellowships of at least $10,000 per academic year in RIBBON PROGRAM addition to exclusive mentorship and This program provides unlimited matching funds to cover MBA tuition leadership training. costs beyond the benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Additionally, Simon will waive the application fee for US active and veteran military members.

THE FORTÉ FOUNDATION The Forté Foundation is a partnership of MBA programs and POWERFUL corporate sponsors who seek to increase the number of women in business leadership. Benefits include application support, professional development, and consideration for PARTNERS. selective fellowships. 30 31 GET TO Simon’s small class size means we can take the time to get to know KNOW US. each applicant personally. We encourage you to connect with our APPLY. Admissions staff early in your search so you can get a sense of what it’s simon.rochester.edu/applymba like to be part of the Simon community. Questions about our MBA program or what makes the most effective application? We’re ready to help you every step of the way.

Visit campus. Apply now. We hold tours Monday Finalize your application and your admissions decision through Thursday. receive our full consideration ahead of schedule. To schedule your visit, for admission and merit- call us: (585) 275-3533. based scholarship support. WHAT YOU’LL NEED • Online application form Apply by January 5 to be • Two professional references • $90 application fee considered for an invitation to Connect with us. • Current résumé Scholarship Weekend, where • Essays • Speak with an Admissions attendees compete for representative • transcripts additional scholarship. or current student • GMAT or GRE • Check your eligibility • TOEFL or IELTS • Attend a webinar Simon welcomes applications • Visit campus on a rolling basis—we’re reviewing new submissions (585) 275-3533 daily. Apply early in any [email protected] round for a chance to receive

ROUND DEADLINE DECISION 1 July 15–October 15 October 15 December 15 “I HAVE DEVELOPED THE ABILITY 2 October 16–January 5 January 5 March 20 TO LOOK INTO THE DATA AND 3 January 6–February 15 February 15 April 15 4 February 16–March 31 March 31 May 15 DERIVE REAL, 5 April 1–May 1 May 1 June 15

ACTIONABLE ON THE COVER: “Networking and engaging with alumni “With an engineering background, I knew that is a key part of the MBA experience. I wanted an MBA program known for analytics INSIGHTS FROM IT. I had the privilege of speaking with an that would allow me to continue to leverage my This was invaluable during alumna who is the director of brand quant background. From our classes in business MICHAEL RETHY ’18 my internship at Nissan and Competitive and Organizational management for Starbucks’ Breakfast modeling to marketing research, Simon teaches should continue to be throughout Strategy, Marketing Division. Her journey after leaving Simon you to make data-driven decisions.” From: Canada and her perspective on the industry were my career. MIKE ALCAZAREN (right) ’19 Co-curriculars: Graduate enlightening.” Competitive and Organizational Strategy, Entrepreneurship Business Council Vice President United States JASMINE MITCHELL (left) ’19 From: of Benet CMC; Outdoor Simon School Venture Fund Vice President Brand Management, Marketing Co-curriculars: Adventure Club President of Deal Sourcing; Net Impact Vice President of Partnerships From: United States Amazon, Senior Product Manager Headed to: Nissan Motor Co-curriculars: Graduate Business Council Vice Internship: Corporation, Senior Planner President of Student Engagement; Simon Marketing Association Internship: Starbucks, Global Marketing Strategy Intern

APPLY simon.rochester.edu/applymba 32 SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER 245 Gleason Hall Rochester, NY 14627 (585) 275-3533 simon.rochester.edu