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Insight Into Impact

Advance your thinking. Expand your impact.

Full-time MS programs in Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics develop analytical thinkers and adaptive problem-solvers. Through rigorous, STEM-designated coursework and real-world application, students learn to navigate complexity, make data-driven decisions, and move their careers forward.

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Begin your degree in January 2027!

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We are now accepting applications for spring entry for MS in AI in Business, MS in Business Analytics, MS in Marketing Analytics, and our new MS in Management. Don't wait until fall to begin your business school journey. Get a jump start in January.

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Simon Community Weekend: Discover Simon 

At the University of Rochester Simon Business School, we invite you to discover the possibilities of what you’ll achieve and the meaningful impact you’ll create. Grounded in analytical rigor and problem solving, a Simon education will empower you to drive results and build enduring skills for immediate and future success. 

Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring business school or considering your path forward, you’ll leave campus assured that a Simon education will empower you to create transformational impact—not just in your career, but in the world around you.

Discover what’s possible at Simon.

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"At Simon, we’re focused on preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of business. By integrating AI across our MS programs and offering industry-relevant career preparation pathways, we equip students with the tools to lead with impact and adaptability. Our curriculum combines academic rigor with hands-on learning, empowering students to tailor their experience to reach their personal and professional goals."

  • Mitchell Lovett
  • Interim Dean of Simon Business School
  • Benjamin Forman Professor of Marketing
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Position yourself for success.

Simon’s Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center helps you enter the job market with confidence.

Calculations for career-related figures adhere to the Career Services and Employer Alliance’s Standards for Reporting Specialty Master’s Employment Data. All data is accurate as of April 1, 2026. 

$76,216 mean base salary for all MS programs, plus signing bonus for graduates employed in the US (2025)

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Why Simon?

We prepare you to thrive in a data-driven world. Our MS programs combine rigorous academics with real-world experience, career support, and a collaborative community. Learn from experts. Build your future. Join us!

Curriculum

All five full-time MS programs—Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics—combine rigorous academics with hands-on learning and co-curricular activities. 

STEM Designation

All MS programs are STEM-designated, indicating analytical rigor and allowing international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation.

Real-World Experience

Each program includes experiential learning opportunities, such as capstone projects with corporate sponsors, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-life business challenges.

Integrated Student Experience

The Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center and the Ainslie Office of Student Engagement (OSE) are important professional resources for our students. You will be connected to career opportunities with leading employers and engage in a variety of co-curricular activities, including diverse student clubs, to foster a well-rounded educational journey.

 

Student Experience

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Business Master's Pathway 

Get a head start on your Master’s. 
The Business Master’s Pathway lets you begin your Simon MS degree while finishing your undergraduate studies. Apply as a first-year student or during your junior year, and earn up to 8 MS credits senior year—helping you reduce your course load later. 

What You’ll Gain
Benefits include early admission, a 40% tuition scholarship, no GMAT/GRE, and access to Simon career support. Open to all majors, the Pathway offers a streamlined route to MS programs in Accountancy, AI in Business, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, or Finance. High academic standing required.

Stand Out and Get Ahead
Taking MS courses during your senior year strengthens your résumé and lightens your fifth-year course load—giving you more time to focus on job searching, networking, or exploring additional electives at no extra cost.
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Meet the minds behind the research.

Simon’s faculty are more than educators, they’re leaders in business research. Their work shapes policy, redefines industry practice, and appears in top journals and global media. Learn about their areas of expertise and see how their insights are powering the future of business.

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