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The Simon MBA Simon Business School | University 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? pg. 2 pg. 10 pg. 16 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 Faculty and Research; James N. Doyle, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship Teaching interests: Economics; marketing; entrepreneurship PhD: Yale 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 University of Cape Town in South Arts in French Language and Literature Africa from University of Virginia 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 Boston 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: University of Chicago 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 Development Economics 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 Financial Economics 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 Peru Colombia South Africa COUNTRIES El Salvador Trinidad and Tobago OF ORIGIN Guatemala United States 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: Morgan Stanley, 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.