Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
55,000
Duration
22
months
Class Size
96
Intakes
July
Language
English
Avg. Work Exp.
4.8 yrs
Avg. Salary
154,529
International
Students
Students
47%
Woman
49%
University of Rochester - Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
MBA Admissions Office
304 Schlegel Hall
Rochester, NY 14627 / United States
304 Schlegel Hall
Rochester, NY 14627 / United States
AACSB
Links
Programs at Rochester - Simon
MBA
Duration
22 months
Language
English
Tuition
55,000
Intakes
July
Deadline
October 15
Class Size
96
Avg. Work Exp (years)
4.8
Avg. Salary
154,529
Concentrations
- Consulting
- Finance
- Marketing
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 22 months.
- Total credit hours: 39.
Placement Functions
Finance 33%, Marketing 28%, Consulting 23%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 7%, General Management 7%, Other 2%
Professional MBA
Duration
30 months
Language
English
Tuition
120,588
Intakes
January, August
Concentrations
- Asset Management
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Brand Management
- Product Management
- Operations
- Pricing
- Strategy
- Technology
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 30 months.
- Classes are offered in the evenings, Monday through Thursday.
- Cost per credit hour: $2,319.
- Total credit hours: 52.
Executive MBA
Duration
21 months
Language
English
Tuition
125,226
Intakes
September
Deadline
July 15
Avg. Work Exp (years)
13.5
Features
- Tuition is based on 54 credits.
- It is preferred that applicants have 10 to 15 years of experience.
MBA / MD
Duration
60 months
Language
English
Tuition
250,000
Intakes
September
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 60 months.
MBA / MA
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
25
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
25
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
44
Economist MBA 2022
45
FT Global MBA 2023
55
FT Global MBA 2024
Ranked
25
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
25
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
44
Economist MBA 2022
45
FT Global MBA 2023
55
FT Global MBA 2024
Scholarships
School Discussions
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GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...

GMAT Tiers - strong schools for your GMAT
Duncan
started Dec 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Dec 23
Application
GMAT
189
Replies
133073
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[Updated. Fifth Tier added in 2015].
If you apply for a school where your GMAT is equal to, or higher than, the average you stand a better chance of admission than at schools where your GMAT is below average. The GMAT isn't the only factor for business schools: if you have an unusual or desirable b...
4
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343
Views
Guidance Needed
NAVTEJ SINGH
started Jul 22, 2021 |
mba hipster
replied Jul 22
Application
Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone is in great health!
This is Navtej from India.
I am a CS graduate with CGPA 8/10, and currently working as a Technology Consultant with one of the big4 firms.
I recently gave GMAT and scored 700(Q49 V36).
I really have no idea if this score is good or bad and currently...
Guidance Needed
NAVTEJ SINGH
started Jul 22, 2021 |
mba hipster
replied Jul 22
Application
4
Replies
343
Views
Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone is in great health!
This is Navtej from India.
I am a CS graduate with CGPA 8/10, and currently working as a Technology Consultant with one of the big4 firms.
I recently gave GMAT and scored 700(Q49 V36).
I really have no idea if this score is good or bad and currently...
8
Replies
517
Views
Advice on which business school to aim for
v_d06
started May 12, 2021 |
Rahul Ray
replied May 12
Application
Hi,
I am currently researching business schools mostly in the UK as I would like to pursue an MBA (2022 intake)
a brief about my background.
Indian, Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, did my B.Tech in electronics and communication from India. 5 years of work experience as a Technical Sales Engineer...
Advice on which business school to aim for
v_d06
started May 12, 2021 |
Rahul Ray
replied May 12
Application
8
Replies
517
Views
Hi,
I am currently researching business schools mostly in the UK as I would like to pursue an MBA (2022 intake)
a brief about my background.
Indian, Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, did my B.Tech in electronics and communication from India. 5 years of work experience as a Technical Sales Engineer...
9
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1188
Views
Simon Business School or University of Manchester? (MBA)
aashanam
started May 02, 2021 |
Duncan
replied May 2
Application
Hello everyone!
I got accepted at both Simon (Rochester) and Alliance business school - Uni of Manchester (UK).
Simon (2 years) offered a scholarship (45%) while Manchester(1.5 years) Is yet to release their scholarship.
As an international applicant from India, I have to consider employment oppor...
Simon Business School or University of Manchester? (MBA)
aashanam
started May 02, 2021 |
Duncan
replied May 2
Application
9
Replies
1188
Views
Hello everyone!
I got accepted at both Simon (Rochester) and Alliance business school - Uni of Manchester (UK).
Simon (2 years) offered a scholarship (45%) while Manchester(1.5 years) Is yet to release their scholarship.
As an international applicant from India, I have to consider employment oppor...
4
Replies
1355
Views
How to Choose? Help appreciated!!
Mikel Laverde
started Apr 04, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Apr 4
Application
Hello Everyone!
I want to make some decisions ahead of time and I will much appreciate some help.
I am from Colombia, with 2 years of experience as an entrepreneur and will be joining an MBA in sept 2019.
Although I will eventually return to my venture and family business. I want to have some expe...
How to Choose? Help appreciated!!
Mikel Laverde
started Apr 04, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Apr 4
Application
4
Replies
1355
Views
Hello Everyone!
I want to make some decisions ahead of time and I will much appreciate some help.
I am from Colombia, with 2 years of experience as an entrepreneur and will be joining an MBA in sept 2019.
Although I will eventually return to my venture and family business. I want to have some expe...

3
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877
Views
FT 2018 EMBA Ranking - Losers
mba hipster
started Oct 17, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 17
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
The EMBA Ranking is out today, and these are the programs that were listed last year but fell out this year:
Fordham EMBA (ranked 93 last year)
ESADE / Georgetown Global EMBA (ranked 41 last year)
Rochester - Simon EMBA (93 last year)
Baylor EMBA (89 last year)
Lisbon MBA (95 last year)
Sabanci EMB...

FT 2018 EMBA Ranking - Losers
mba hipster
started Oct 17, 2018 |
Razors Edge
replied Oct 17
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
3
Replies
877
Views
The EMBA Ranking is out today, and these are the programs that were listed last year but fell out this year:
Fordham EMBA (ranked 93 last year)
ESADE / Georgetown Global EMBA (ranked 41 last year)
Rochester - Simon EMBA (93 last year)
Baylor EMBA (89 last year)
Lisbon MBA (95 last year)
Sabanci EMB...
4
Replies
2048
Views
Simon vs Rotman
SteveR
started May 16, 2018 |
donho199
replied May 16
Application
Hello everyone!
I got accepted at both Simon (Rochester) and Rotman (Toronto).
Simon offered a substantial scholarship (80%) while Rotman offered a symbolic entrance award.
As an international applicant from Asia, I have to consider employment opportunities in both countries as well as visa and wor...
Simon vs Rotman
SteveR
started May 16, 2018 |
donho199
replied May 16
Application
4
Replies
2048
Views
Hello everyone!
I got accepted at both Simon (Rochester) and Rotman (Toronto).
Simon offered a substantial scholarship (80%) while Rotman offered a symbolic entrance award.
As an international applicant from Asia, I have to consider employment opportunities in both countries as well as visa and wor...
2
Replies
558
Views
MS Finance USA School Suggestion
Neelam Chaurasia
started Sep 27, 2017 |
Neelam Chaurasia
replied Sep 27
Finance
Hi,
I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) from India with 20 months of full time work-ex from a Big4 (excl. 3 years of mandatory internship as a part of CA curriculum).
GMAT - 620 (Q49, V26, IR7, AWA4.5)
BCom - 91%
Age - 25
Looking for US schools - Masters in Finance (Corporate finance not quantitative)...
MS Finance USA School Suggestion
Neelam Chaurasia
started Sep 27, 2017 |
Neelam Chaurasia
replied Sep 27
Finance
2
Replies
558
Views
Hi,
I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) from India with 20 months of full time work-ex from a Big4 (excl. 3 years of mandatory internship as a part of CA curriculum).
GMAT - 620 (Q49, V26, IR7, AWA4.5)
BCom - 91%
Age - 25
Looking for US schools - Masters in Finance (Corporate finance not quantitative)...
5
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729
Views
Suggestion Required on Selecting B.Schools to apply
sumeet
started Mar 20, 2017 |
Ayon
replied Mar 20
Application
Hi,
It is really incredible to have found such a useful and active forum. I hope, like many others, I would find my answers here.
Nationality: Pakistani
Bachelors: BBA (Marketing) from Pakistan - Class of 2013
CGPA: 2.87
GRE - 315 (V - 158, Q - 157, AWA 4.0) - 315 is more than the avg. GRE score...
Suggestion Required on Selecting B.Schools to apply
sumeet
started Mar 20, 2017 |
Ayon
replied Mar 20
Application
5
Replies
729
Views
Hi,
It is really incredible to have found such a useful and active forum. I hope, like many others, I would find my answers here.
Nationality: Pakistani
Bachelors: BBA (Marketing) from Pakistan - Class of 2013
CGPA: 2.87
GRE - 315 (V - 158, Q - 157, AWA 4.0) - 315 is more than the avg. GRE score...
2
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256
Views
Profile Evaluation: Sales Professional
Pnewell
started Nov 24, 2016 |
laurie
replied Nov 24
Application
I am wondering if there's anybody out there who could do a profile evaluation for me and help me narrow down my MBA program choices.
I am a sales professional with about 7 years of work experience in roles in various fields. I do not have any management experience.
I want to use an MBA to move in...
Profile Evaluation: Sales Professional
Pnewell
started Nov 24, 2016 |
laurie
replied Nov 24
Application
2
Replies
256
Views
I am wondering if there's anybody out there who could do a profile evaluation for me and help me narrow down my MBA program choices.
I am a sales professional with about 7 years of work experience in roles in various fields. I do not have any management experience.
I want to use an MBA to move in...
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