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Academic Programs

Full time MBA Program

  • Offers a traditional two year program beginning in September that includes a summer internship experience.
  • Another option is the accelerated MBA, which takes 18 months beginning in January.
  • Both entry options have a choice of 15 functional areas in which to concentrate.

Part-time Flexible MBA Program

  • Offers the same educational opportunities and choices for concentration as the full-time program but through evening courses, tailored for individuals who are working while completing the degree.
  • Students may enter the program at four different times of the year and choose the pace at which to complete their degree.

Accelerated Professional MBA Program

  • Designed for working professionals who seek an evening program at an accelerated pace, with the opportunity to complete the curriculum in 2.5 years.
  • Structured program for nine core courses (partial lock-step) in a class cohort system, with choice of 11 required electives to complete desired concentration(s).
  • Need and merit-based scholarships available.
  • Events and services designed exclusively for program participants.

Executive MBA Program

  • Offers working professionals an opportunity to get an MBA without career interruption.  
  • Beginning in September, classes meet every other Friday and Saturday for two academic years.
  • Students complete 15 core courses, two electives and as an alumni can take two free courses to complete an area of specialization.  

Full-time MS Program

  • Offers more focused graduate study in eight concentration areas.
  • This program is completed in nine-11 months.

Part-time MS Program

  • Offers more focused graduate study in nine concentration areas.
  • This program is generally completed between 15 months and three years depending on program of study.

MS in Finance New York City

  • March start
  • 13-month, part-time study, with classes held on alternate weekends in midtown Manhattan
  • Residency weeks in Rochester and Europe (travel and accommodations included)
  • Designed by Simon faculty and alumni in senior finance positions in New York City
  • Textbooks and meals on class weekends included

MS in Management New York City

  • July start
  • 13-month, part-time study, with classes held on alternate weekends in midtown Manhattan
  • Instruction from world-renowned faculty
  • Two residency weeks in Rochester (travel and accommodations included)
  • Small class size, personalized attention, and supportive study teams
  • Textbooks and meals on class weekends included

Doctoral Program

  • Designed for students who wish to pursue academic and research careers in business management and related fields.
  • Candidates should plan on at least four years of study to complete this full-time program.

English Language and US Culture (ELUSC) Program

  • Offers a series of specialized intensive courses that prepare international students for the linguistic, academic, and cultural demands of graduate business study.

Executive Education Program

  • Designs and offers custom education programs for corporate management.
  • The programs are developed in close consultation with the client’s executive leadership, with an emphasis on knowledge transfer, skills development, and strategy implementation.

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