Admissions & Curriculum
Find an MBA that matches your career goals.
Choosing the best Professional MBA program for your career goals and lifestyle is an important decision. Our admissions team can work with you to determine how Simon can help you achieve your goals. Our selection process is based on your business experience, academic achievement, professional growth potential, and motivation and drive to succeed in an analytically rigorous, growth-minded program.
Application Deadlines
Our Admissions staff takes the time to get to know each applicant personally. We encourage you to reach out to us early to help you strengthen your application and identify scholarship opportunities.
Consider attending one of our Admissions events to learn more about the program.
August (Fall Semester) Start Deadlines:
| ROUND | DEADLINE* | DECISION* |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | February 15 | March 30 |
| Round 2 | April 15 | May 30 |
| Round 3 | June 15 | July 30 |
| Round 4 | July 15 | August 15 |
*by 11:59 p.m. ET
January (Spring Semester) Start Deadlines:
| ROUND | DEADLINE* | DECISION* |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15 | November 30 |
| Round 2 | December 1 | January 1 |
*by 11:59 p.m. ET
In addition to the deadlines above, we accept applications on a rolling basis. The sooner you apply in any of the rounds, the sooner you’ll hear back from us.
Experience a Simon MBA before you apply.
Curious about earning your MBA but not ready to commit? Simon’s non-matriculated enrollment option gives you the unique opportunity to take up to two select MBA courses before formally applying to the Professional MBA program. This flexible pathway allows you to experience Simon’s classroom environment firsthand, engage with expert faculty, expand your professional network, and strengthen your business acumen—all while earning credits that may apply toward your future MBA. Plus, it’s a great way to showcase your commitment to academic excellence to the Admissions Committee.
Courses are available every 2–3 months, with past options including:
- Corporate Financial Accounting (ACC401) – Build a solid foundation in financial reporting.
- Competitive Strategy (STR421) – Learn how firms develop and sustain competitive advantages.
- Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility (GBA411) – Explore ethical decision-making in business.
- Negotiations (GBA435) – Master the art and science of strategic negotiations.
- Marketing (MKT402) – Understand consumer behavior and marketing strategy.
Contact Admissions to learn more and take the first step toward earning credits for your MBA.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Individuals looking for growth and advancement opportunities; professionals looking for well-rounded business acumen; those interested in sharpening their business knowledge in a particular area of specialization. 5 years of experience preferred. Simon’s Professional MBA is a non-visa sponsoring program.
If you have more experience or prefer online study, explore Simon’s Executive MBA program.
No GMAT/GRE Required
Simon offers the option to apply without a GMAT/GRE/Executive Assessment score! Schedule a chat with a counselor to learn more.
Tuition and Scholarships
The program is $2,366* per credit hour plus program fees, which cover access to career services, software, events, Orientation programming, and other expenses associated with the program.
*Tuition may increase at the start of each academic year
Learn more about scholarships for US active duty and military veterans, University of Rochester alumni, and those working in nonprofit organizations or the public sector below.
We accept employer tuition benefits and encourage University of Rochester employees to explore their eligibility. There are also a variety of loan options available for part-time students. Please contact us with any questions at admissions@simon.rochester.edu or (585) 275-3533.
- Military Scholarships
Reflecting our commitment to providing a premier education to US service members, and in affiliation with the University of Rochester, Simon Business School is proud to offer scholarship that matches dollar for dollar the remaining tuition expense for all 100% benefit-eligible, post-9/11 veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Learn more about military benefit levels.
Active and veteran military members also benefit from the University’s participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which includes unlimited matching funds to cover the education costs beyond the benefits of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
- University of Rochester Alumni
Candidates with an undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degree from the University of Rochester benefit from the following: priority admission consideration, a waived Simon application fee, and at least $15,000 in merit-based scholarship, if admitted.
- Nonprofit and Public Sector Scholarship
Those working in nonprofit organizations, education, government, health care, and other mission-driven roles are eligible for a 50% tuition scholarship. PMBA candidates can apply for the scholarship in their application by providing a short additional essay response indicating how a Simon degree will help them further the mission of their organization.
Please note: This scholarship is intended to support professionals employed by external nonprofit organizations. Employees of the University of Rochester receive tuition benefits and are therefore not eligible. Please confirm benefit level with the University Office of Total Rewards.
- Scholarship Award Policy
Scholarships are merit-based. If you are a non-University of Rochester employee who is eligible for tuition benefits from your employer, any Simon scholarship would be applied immediately after tuition is charged for the semester allowing you to submit your Employer Sponsored Payment Plan form.
If you would like to be considered for scholarship support from Simon, please select “yes” to the question “Would you like to be considered for Simon’s merit-based scholarships?” in your application. Candidates must meet standard selection criteria, which includes a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Online application form
- Current résumé
- One required essay (500-word limit)
- $90 application fee (contact us for a waiver)
- College transcripts
- Optional: GMAT or GRE test results
Build skills that will take you to the next level.
The program curriculum was designed to help you strengthen and build your analytical skills so you can begin advancing your career from day one. Professional MBA students meet one weekday evening a week, per class.
Program requirements.
Click on each tile for a brief course description.
STR 401
STR 401
CIS 401
CIS 401
ACC 401
ACC 401
FIN 402
FIN 402
OMG 402
OMG 402
MKT 402
MKT 402
GBA 412
GBA 412
STR 421
STR 421
MGC 406
MGC 406
GBA 411
GBA 411
Enrich your degree with elective courses.
Students will also complete 11 elective courses, including a required project course which will give them real world experience as they work as part of a project team. Each project option includes GBA 401 Structured Problem Solving as part of the course. Students may select from the wide array of elective courses offered at Simon, including international immersions.
Course spotlight: GBA 401 Structured Problem Solving.
Problem solving is one of the most important competencies at all levels of management and an essential skill for just about all post-MBA careers. This course introduces a high-level problem- solving methodology used by top management consulting firms that can be adapted to a wide range of challenges encountered in business.
 | Add a Dimension to Your MBACustomize your MBA toward your career goals by choosing a concentration. |
10 Areas of Concentration
| Complement the coursework in your concentration with a minor, which will round out your skills and functional training.
Minors
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Simon Course Catalog
Download our course catalog below to explore all requirements and full course descriptions for our part-time MBA program.
Experts who will lead you into your professional future.
Simon faculty are known for being unabashedly analytical and bringing the cutting edge science of business to the classroom. Simon professors excellence in academic research, instruction, and innovation help keep the spirit of debate alive, reminding you that great minds do not always think alike. Their scholarly insights will challenge your assumptions, and build your expertise for success in today’s business climate.
Gain hands-on experience for a global business world.
At Simon, we believe that the best way to prepare for a global business world is to experience it firsthand. Our international immersion elective courses enhance your global awareness and better equip you to conduct business outside American borders. Learn more below about our immersion opportunities in Brazil, Singapore, South Africa, and Switzerland. Please note: some immersions are offered every other year.
Explore Immersions Below
- Brazil: Global Marketing Strategy Course
Discover how environmental, sustainability, and social change efforts are helping a fast-growing Brazil attract global business. Students will have the opportunity to visit local, regional, and international firms to answer several questions: How and why are companies entering a complex, diverse market that is so vital to the region’s survival? What are the challenges that business face in doing so, and what solutions are created to address them? With time spent in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the vibrancy and depth of Brazilian culture will be on full display, and students will have the opportunity to give forward through direct engagement with local communities.
- Singapore: Business, Government, and Society
As the world’s economic epicenter continues to shift south and east, never has it been more important to understand Asia, its diverse markets, and the varied approaches to leading and operating a business. This course introduces students to Asian business by studying in Singapore, learning about Singapore, and discussing the different Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) markets.
Through a series of case discussions, guest lectures and panels, site visits and self-directed field observations you will get an up-close look at one of Asia’s true success stories. Key to this story is government’s role in creating a business friendly and open market, driving innovation and entrepreneurship, educating and training a workforce of five million people, long-term urban planning, and more. Parallels to neighboring ASEAN markets will be highlighted including what has been called the ASEAN management model. By the end of this course, you will understand the Singapore success story and why this island nation has become home to so many MNCs, expatriates, and research and innovation centers.
- South Africa: Entrepreneurship Education
Examine the parallels between the historical, geographical, political, and social complexities of Rochester and South Africa through a course that focuses on entrepreneurship as a problem solving tool. Students will meet with local entrepreneurs in Rochester as well as Cape Town and Johannesburg to better understand the true meaning and power of entrepreneurship as a mindset. This course incorporates visits with peer students at The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science, as well as the incredibly talented students of the African Leadership Academy, and would not be complete without an immersive dive into the music, food, color, and animal conservation that make up the fabric of South Africa.
- Switzerland: International Finance
Explore European business and culture in the heart of one of the financial capitals of the world. As students travel to Zurich, Bern, Thun, Lucerne, and other Swiss cities, they will learn about the risks and rewards facing firms that operate in international financial markets. The course is comprised of classroom sessions (often overlooking beautiful views of the Swiss countryside), guest lectures by leaders of international businesses, company visits, and networking events.
Throughout the week, participants will interact with Rochester-Bern Executive MBA and UBS students and will gain an understanding of Swiss culture. The company tour portion of the program includes organizations such as Swiss Reinsurance, Swiss Post, Investas AG, and other international financial institutions.
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Questions for the Admissions team?
Contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu
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Stay connected with Simon through our interactive webinars and virtual events. From admissions tips, program reviews, and sample classes to faculty and student discussions, we will provide you with an in-depth look at the Simon experience. Plus, attendees of our live sessions will receive an application fee waiver.
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Speak with a current student.
If you have questions about life as a Simon student, we encourage you to reach out to our part-time advocates! Our current students are eager to connect with prospective students and share their insights on balancing courses with their professional and personal commitments, the Simon experience, and more.