A gateway to better business decisions.
The Simon Professional MBA program develops your ability to make strong business decisions by taking an economics-based approach. In as few as two and a half years of coursework, you’ll gain the benefits of the full Simon MBA experience, including our analytically rigorous curriculum, career development resources, and world-renowned faculty. The program allows flexibility for students to pace their studies to best fit their personal and professional needs.
Take the next step toward your future.
Invest in your career with a Simon Professional MBA.
 | FlexibleComplete at your own pace starting in January or August |
 | Part-TimeWeekday evening classes on campus (one session each week, per class) |
 | Customized10 areas of specialization |
Begin your degree in 2027!
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Applications are now open for Simon's part-time graduate programs. Explore flexible options designed for working professionals and find the program that fits your goals and schedule.
Start sooner with a January entry. Begin your Professional MBA and start working toward your degree without waiting until fall.
Admission details:
- No GMAT/GRE score required
- Merit-based scholarships available
- Receive your admission decision by December 15
Not ready to apply? Experience the Professional MBA with a non-matriculated start. Take up to two courses before applying and see if Simon is the right fit for you.
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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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An MBA designed to move your career forward.
As a top-ranked business school, Simon delivers an analytical, data-driven approach to business education that prepares you to solve complex problems, make confident decisions, and lead in an evolving business world. The Professional MBA brings that rigor to a format designed for working professionals, so you can apply what you learn as you advance your career.
Simon was the first school to offer a STEM-designated full-time MBA option regardless of specialization, and the Professional MBA also carries a STEM designation—reflecting the analytical rigor at the core of a Simon education.
Build the skills, perspective, and confidence to make your next move.
Simon MS to MBA
Simon MS graduates have an accelerated path to the Professional MBA. If admitted, a significant portion of your MS credits will transfer, allowing you to complete the PMBA in approximately half the time.
To be considered for admission, Simon MS graduates must have a cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher and meet all other standard PMBA admission criteria. The Admissions Committee will review your previously submitted MS application materials along with your PMBA application when making an admission decision.
Reach out to the Admissions team with questions about the MS to MBA option—we’re here to help.
Mission-Driven Professionals
Work in nonprofit, education, government, or healthcare? You may qualify for a 50% tuition scholarship designed to help you advance your organization's mission through a Simon degree. EMBA, PMBA, and MMM candidates apply with a short essay describing how a degree will support your mission-driven work.
University of Rochester employees are not eligible for this scholarship, as they qualify for University tuition benefits.
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I would not be where I am in my career without my MBA from Simon. Since graduating, I have not only been able to change industries, but I have also been able to accelerate my career growth. As a student who began the program with no business background, the skills I learned from my classes, instructors, and peers have set me up for success. Simon gave me the confidence to take the next step in my career, and I fully believe that enrolling in the PMBA program was one of the best decisions I have ever made!