Five Reasons to Play Simon Games This Spring
If you're considering pursuing a business degree at Simon Business School, here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss: Simon Games! This business simulation competition lets you showcase your skills, compete for a scholarship, and experience real-world business decision-making. Still on the fence? Here are a few reasons to sign up for Simon Games:
1. Compete for a Full-Tuition Scholarship
Three full-tuition scholarships are up for grabs, one for each of these part-time programs for working professionals:
In addition to the grand prize winners, all finalists are guaranteed scholarship—in total, more than $500,000 in scholarship will be awarded to those who are admitted and enroll in 2025. Players’ performances in the competition will also serve as an additional data point for the Admissions Committee to determine scholarship awards. So even if you don’t take the top prize, playing Simon Games could still lead to significant tuition savings.
2. Gain Real-World Business Experience
Simon Games isn’t just a competition! It’s a dynamic business simulation that challenges you to make data-driven decisions in a high-stakes virtual environment. If you’re interested in strategy, leadership, or analytics, this is the perfect way to flex your skills and see how you perform under pressure, while getting a preview of what you can learn in one of Simon’s programs!
3. Showcase Your Communication & Strategy Skills
Making strong business decisions is one thing. Presenting them effectively is another. If you make it to the final round, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver a presentation to Simon faculty and staff, demonstrating not only your strategic thinking but also your communication and executive presence. This is a valuable opportunity to practice the skills you’ll need in the business world.
4. Expand Your Network
Even though Simon Games is an individual competition, you’ll still be invited to connect with other prospective students, current Simon students, and faculty. It’s a great way to meet like-minded professionals, potential future classmates, and members of the Simon community.
5. It’s a Fun & Engaging Challenge
At its core, Simon Games is a unique and exciting way to test yourself. You get to engage in a real-world business simulation while competing for a life-changing opportunity. We hope you’ll find the overall experience rewarding, whether you win the grand prize or simply gain new insights and confidence in your abilities!
What are you waiting for?
If you're considering Simon’s EMBA, PMBA, or Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI, Simon Games is the perfect way to test your skills, challenge yourself, and potentially earn a full-tuition scholarship. So why not give it a shot? You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain!
Interested in learning more? Attend one of our virtual information sessions on February 19 or March 13.
Ready to play? Register for Simon Games by March 19 and use code PLAY50 to save 50% on the registration fee.
Still have questions? Reach out to us at simongames@rochester.edu.
The following post was written by April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for executive and part-time programs at Simon Business School. April now enjoys life in Rochester as a graduate of Simon’s part-time Online MSBA program and a current PMBA student. With nearly a decade of experience in higher education admissions, April guides prospective part-time students, combining personal insight and professional expertise to showcase the best of Simon and Rochester.
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