Career Paths
Find a program that’ll help you get there.
A degree from Simon Business School can take you many places: from leading iconic Fortune 100 companies to founding breakthrough startups and solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
With so many possibilities, it can be hard to know where to begin.
All Simon students, learn skills that can be useful in virtually any job function or sector. This page is an excellent starting point to help you narrow down your next step and find programs that can best help you reach your career goals.
By Function
You may have an idea of the job you want to have when you graduate, whether it’s advancement in the same area you’re currently pursuing, or a prospect in a completely new field. Here are the functions in which Simon students most frequently land jobs after graduation, and the programs that help them get there.
- Finance & Accounting
Because of its prominence in business and the unique opportunities it presents, finance is highly competitive and steadily attracts the top MBA talent in the world. In 2017, Financial Times of London ranked our finance program No. 2 in the world, and for decades our economics- and analytics-based academics have helped develop leaders in the field of finance.
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Specialization: Asset Management; Banking; Corporate Finance; Venture Capital & Private EquityProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Finance; Corporate Accounting- Marketing
The marketing concentration at Simon Business School places heavy emphasis on strategy, research, analytics, and pricing. We integrate all aspects of marketing into the curriculum to teach students how to develop genuine industry insight, giving them a competitive edge.
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Specialization: Brand Management; Product ManagementProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Marketing- Operations & Logistics
Looking to succeed in marketing, operations and logistics, pricing, or manufacturing? Nearly 1/3 of Simon MBA 2019 graduates were hired into marketing and sales functions. Our students have had strong career placement success in: Brand and Product Management, Consumer Insights and Marketing Analytics, Pricing.
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Specialization: OperationsProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Operations Management- Consulting
Consulting is a vast field with many diverse opportunities. Consultants can advise on subjects ranging from management and strategies to sector-specific topics such as IT, finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
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Specialization: Operations; Pricing; Strategy; TechnologyProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Business Systems Consulting; Competitive and Organizational Strategy; Pricing- Information Technology
The majority of Simon MBAs entering the information technology (IT) field are hired by firms that place a high value on the qualitative foundation of our curriculum. IT is a high-growth sector, so employment prospects are strong, and firms are typically open to hiring domestic MBAs as well as sponsoring international students.
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Specialization: TechnologyProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Computers and Information Systems
By Industry
Have you always wanted to work in the tech space? Maybe you’ve had your eye on a consumer packed goods company with products on the shelves of millions of homes. While a Simon degree can help you break into whatever industry you want to work in, you might want to consider enrolling in a program that develops skills that are especially valuable in specific sectors.
- Technology
IT is a high-growth sector, so employment prospects are strong in this industry. Firms are typically open to hiring domestic MBAs as well as sponsoring international students.
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Specialization: Technology; StrategyProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Product Management, Computers and Information Systems- Financial Services
34 percent of Simon MBA Class of 2018 graduates were hired into finance or accounting functions. Our students have had strong career placement success in the following areas: Corporate Finance; Investment Banking; Equity and Fixed-Income Research.
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Specialization: Asset Management; Banking; Corporate Finance; Venture Capital & Private EquityProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Finance- Consumer Packaged Goods
Simon MBA graduates excel in consumer insights and marketing analyst roles due to the economics-driven qualitative and quantitative nature of our curriculum. As businesses increasingly emphasize data-driven decisions and strategies, they rely heavily on marketing professionals with strong analytical skill sets.
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Specialization: Operations- Pricing
Pricing is emerging as an in-demand specialty within the marketing industry. Simon Business School has the distinction of being the first institution to offer a comprehensive Pricing Track within its MBA program.
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Specialization: Pricing- Health Care
Comprising more than 15 percent of the US economy, the health care industry presents a unique combination of challenges and opportunities to the next generation of business leaders. The Simon Institute for Health Care Management is an ideal environment for professionals looking to grow within that sector.
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Specialization: Health Sciences Management MinorProfessional MBA »
Specialization: Health Science Management
By Career Stage
Wherever you are in your career, a Simon degree can help you take it to the next level. We offer a range of programs designed for various situations and schedules—whether you’re looking to advance (or change) your career by going back to school full- or part- time, or you want to complement years of experience with a business degree designed for executive-level professionals.
- Early Career
Minimal experience in your chosen field.
- Mid-Level
Moderately experienced; preparing to change fields or move into management positions.
- Seasoned Professional
Seasoned professional poised for leadership.