The William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration (Simon) offers several ways to complete the full-time MBA. The traditional 2-year program begins in September and includes a summer internship experience. The Accelerated MBA takes just 18 months to complete, and is tailored for students with significant career experience who do not need to complete an internship. SImon also offers several joint and specialized MBA programs, especially in the healthcare field.
Highlights
Simon provides students with the tools to solve business problems creatively, to make tough decisions in real world situations. Students will achieve a superior level of leadership, both personally and professionally, in an environment that's impressive - from a world class curriculum and faculty, top-tier ratings from BusinessWeek, U.S. News and World Report, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal, to the inspiring Ivy League beauty of the campus.
Accreditation
AACSB International
Admissions & Tuition
Information For US Students
Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA:
No Set Minimum
Minimum Work Experience:
No Set Minimum
Advanced Standing with Prior Degree: No
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application:
5/15
Notification of Acceptance:
6/15
Fees (US$)
Application Fee: 125
Total Tuition for Program: 81,960
Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 1,728
Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 83,688
Admissions Criteria
Minimum GPA:
No Set Minimum
Minimum Work Experience:
No Set Minimum
English Language Proficiency
Proficiency Assessed Upon Arrival/Test
Scores Not Required
Conditional admission to high qualified
applicants who do not meet language
proficiency minimums.
Deadlines (Month/Day)
Application:
3/15
Notification of Acceptance:
5/15
Fees (US$)
International Application Fee:
125
Total Tuition for Program:
81,960
Total Fees for Program (excluding books):
1,758
Total Cost of Program (excluding books):
83,718
Language Support for International Students
Language Classes During Program Pre-program Language Classes
Programs/Credentials Offered
Two-Year MBA Degree Executive MBA (EMBA) Degree Part-Time MBA (Evening MBA) Degree Specialized Master's Degree in Business
Fields of Study
Accounting Brand & Product Management Business & Public Policy Computer Information Systems Economics & Statistics Entrepreneurship & Venture Management Finance & Finance Management Health Care Administration International Management Management Consulting Management of Information Systems Marketing Management Marketing Research Product Development Production & Operations Management Project Management Services Management Strategic Management & Policy Supply Chain Management
Ranking and Reputation
 Business Week - Ranked among the top 30 US business schools in 9 out of 12 surveys since this biennial ranking was established in 1986  U.S. News & World Report - Ranked among the top 30 US business schools in 16 of the 19 years since the annual survey's inception in 1990. No. 29 in the April 2009 survey  Financial Times of London - Ranked annually among the top 30 US business schools since 1999. No. 47 among the top B-schools in the world in the January 2009 survey. No. 2 in the world for finance
Buildings & Facilities
The Simon School campus has three dedicated buildings with ample study space, classrooms and networking areas. The Simon School campus is completely wireless.
Faculty/Department Name: Full-Time MBA Program Year Program Founded: 1958Name of Credential Offered: MBA
Length of Program (Months): 18 - 22# Fields of Study: 19Cohort Model: Yes Average Class Size Core Classes: 75 Areas of Concentration Classes: 35 Co-op Education: No International Exchange: Yes Mentor Program: Yes Language Courses: Yes Opportunities for Part-time Study: Yes Opportunities for Online Study: No
Student Profile
# of Applicants/Year: 932Annual Student Intake: 180Average GMAT: 675.0Average Years Work Experience: 5Average Age Upon Admittance: 26Male/Female Ratio: % Male: 67 % Female: 33 % International Students: 55# Countries of Origin: 21 - 30
Famous Alumni
Roger Keegan, CEO, Good Year Tires Jay Bennett, CFO, Traveler Companies
Teaching Methods
Lectures Case Studies Directed (Independent) Study Courses
Projects
Employment Statistics
Students Who Graduate With a Job Offer
% Upon Graduation: 80% Within Three Months of Graduation: 92
Average Salary Accepted (US$):
83,484 Per Year
Source of Position
% Networking: 60% On-campus Recruiting: 10% Previous Employer: 2% Other (e.g., internal and external advertising): 28
Employment by Sector
% Banking and Finance: 44% Consulting and Services: 17% Diversified Industries (e.g., high tech, consumer goods, engineering, energy/resources, media, other): 7% Other: 32
Institute Quick Stats
Year Institute Founded: 1850# Faculties: 7# Full-Time Faculty: 480# Graduate Students (all programs): 850# Undergraduate Students (all programs): 5,378On Campus Residencies/Dormitories: YesCampus Setting (Main Campus): SuburbanNearest City (Main Campus): Rochester
City Population: 1,000,000Cost of Living: MediumClimate Range: 20 °F to 80 °F