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Tight-Knit Community

Fernanda Veiga ’19 (MBA)

Tesla

One of the reasons I decided to come to Simon was the small, but very close community. I’ve had the chance to work with five different teams so far and I’ve learned so much from every single team member.

More than I Expected

Kimberly Young-Tucker ’15 (MBA)

Bank of America

Kimberly chose Simon Business School for its personal approach and quantitative focus. The small class size made it easy to get to know her classmates, while Simon’s analytically rigorous curriculum challenged her to examine all sides of a problem.

Easy Decision

Skanda Sandeep ’18 (MS)

Citigroup

For Skanda Sandeep, a 2018 graduate of Simon's MS in Finance program, the decision to come to Simon for a specialized master's was an easy one.

Coding Opens Doors in Finance

Jaime Staengel ’18 (MS)

Corning, Inc.

Jaime Staengel expected Simon's reputation in finance to open doors for her future career. She didn't expect the focus on coding would play such a pivotal role in her landing a full-time finance position at Corning, Inc.

Analytics-Based Curriculum

David Distant ’17 (MBA)

Citigroup

David chose Simon Business School to augment his already impressive resume thanks to its rigorous analytics-based curriculum, and opportunities to widen his global perspective and broaden his work experience.

Successful Career

Sagar Mehta ’17 (MBA)

Citigroup

Simon Business School introduced Sagar to the concept of networking – and more importantly, to a wide network of professionals. That professional network lead him to an internship at Citi, and the doorway to a successful career.

Diverse Perspectives

Kanika Chopra ’15 (MBA)

Citigroup

Kanika is an excellent example of how the diversity of Simon Business School’s student body helps equip students with a global worldview.

Career Trajectory Change

Jiawei (Christina) Song ’18 (MS)

Mars

Before she began Simon's MS in Accountancy program, Jiawei (Christina) Song '18, was planning to join one of the "Big Four" accounting firms.

Accommodating Admit Process

Gavin Hall ’19 (MBA)

Accenture

While skills and connections mattered to Gavin, he knew that finding the right culture in the business school he chose was essential.

A Rigorous Program

Travis Church ’15 (MBA)

Kiewit

Already a successful and experienced civil engineer, Travis knew that an MBA from Simon Business School could help him go even further. Simon equipped him with a wealth of professional tools, as well as providing support, coaching, and career development.

Veteran Leverages Leadership

Justin Lewis ’19 (MBA)

Gartner

As a veteran of the United States Naval Reserve, Justin Lewis was no stranger to leadership and pushing his limits.

Strong Simon Network

Sarah Spoto ’17 (MBA)

General Motors

Sarah found that the network she built at Simon Business School had as much influence on her career as the credentials she gained.

Accountancy Grad Joins PwC

Paul Wehner ‘18 (MS)

PwC

Even though he has an undergraduate major in accounting, Paul Wehner ’18 found Simon’s MS in Accountancy helped him understand why the accounting procedures he was already familiar with are so important to managers and to a company’s bottom line.

Internship Propels Career

Adam Wood ’14 (MBA)

Frito-Lay, Inc

After years of success as an infectious disease researcher, Adam realized his long-term goal was to become an entrepreneur- with Simon Business School as his first partner.

Hard Work Paid Off

Lucas Cruz ’18 (MBA)

RBC Capital Markets

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Strong Consulting Program

Mikayla Hart ’16 (MBA)

Accenture Strategy

A native of Hawaii, Mikayla discovered Simon Business School through its participation in The Consortium for Graduate Study Management. She chose Simon’s strong Consulting program to help her take the next step in her career.

Marine Finds New Purpose

Gregory Schneider ’18 (MBA)

M&T Bank

Greg, a member of Simon’s MBA Class of 2018, grew up in Syracuse, NY—just down the road (I-90) from the University of Rochester. Before Greg arrived at Simon, he served eight years in the United States Marine Corps as an infantry officer.

Commitment to Culture

Gilbert Bonsu ’18 (MBA)

AT&T

Gilbert felt a strong connection to Simon Business School from his very first visit.

A Diversified Toolkit

Shay Freeman ’15 (MBA)

Medtronic

When she was ready to move her career in a new direction, Shay chose Simon Business School to help her sharpen her analytical and quantitative skill set while also giving her a global framework to address international opportunities and issues.

Right Fit

Tim Hayward ’16 (MBA)

Bain & Company

When it’s right, you know it. Find out why Tim Hayward, former Candidate Attorney with C&A Friedlander, chose to come all the way from South Africa to see new opportunities through Simon Business School.

A Passion for Sports

Alia Tabet ’09 (MBA)

National Football League

A California native, Alia was searching for an opportunity to study on the East Coast – but she also wanted a school that offered a small class size and a distinctly quantitative approach. Simon Business School fit the bill.

Simon Supports Veterans

Daniel Gluszko ’16 (MBA)

USAA

A US Army veteran, Daniel chose Simon Business School because of the small, collaborative community environment. He liked that Simon supports veterans and appreciates their unique perspective, and respects and encourages their views.

World-Renowned Professors

Margot Baker ’15 (MBA)

athenahealth

After starting a successful career in pharmaceutical sales, Forte scholar Margot was ready for a new career path. She chose Simon Business School to take her there because of the quality of the education offered, as well as the support of the students.

Small Class Size

Dre Collier ’15 (MBA)

Campbell Soup Company

Dre chose Simon Business School for its small class size and rigorously analytical curriculum. He knew that Simon would help prepare him for the real business world, and offer the academic and social supports that would enable him to succeed.

Organizational Strategy

Matthew Bloch ’13 (MBA)

Montera Partners

Matt knew that business school was the right path toward achieving his personal and professional goals. He chose Simon because he wanted a rigorous, quantitatively focused MBA that would give him the tools to succeed throughout his career.

William Reynolds

William Reynolds ’10 (MBA)

A highly decorated US Army veteran, Will found his life moving in a new direction after a near fatal wound from an IED during combat operations.

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Tight-Knit Community

Fernanda Veiga ’19 (MBA)

Tesla

More than I Expected

Kimberly Young-Tucker ’15 (MBA)

Bank of America

Easy Decision

Skanda Sandeep ’18 (MS)

Citigroup

Coding Opens Doors in Finance

Jaime Staengel ’18 (MS)

Corning, Inc.

Analytics-Based Curriculum

David Distant ’17 (MBA)

Citigroup

Successful Career

Sagar Mehta ’17 (MBA)

Citigroup

Diverse Perspectives

Kanika Chopra ’15 (MBA)

Citigroup

Career Trajectory Change

Jiawei (Christina) Song ’18 (MS)

Mars

Accommodating Admit Process

Gavin Hall ’19 (MBA)

Accenture

A Rigorous Program

Travis Church ’15 (MBA)

Kiewit

Veteran Leverages Leadership

Justin Lewis ’19 (MBA)

Gartner

Strong Simon Network

Sarah Spoto ’17 (MBA)

General Motors

Accountancy Grad Joins PwC

Paul Wehner ‘18 (MS)

PwC

Internship Propels Career

Adam Wood ’14 (MBA)

Frito-Lay, Inc

Hard Work Paid Off

Lucas Cruz ’18 (MBA)

RBC Capital Markets

Strong Consulting Program

Mikayla Hart ’16 (MBA)

Accenture Strategy

Marine Finds New Purpose

Gregory Schneider ’18 (MBA)

M&T Bank

Commitment to Culture

Gilbert Bonsu ’18 (MBA)

AT&T

A Diversified Toolkit

Shay Freeman ’15 (MBA)

Medtronic

Right Fit

Tim Hayward ’16 (MBA)

Bain & Company

A Passion for Sports

Alia Tabet ’09 (MBA)

National Football League

Simon Supports Veterans

Daniel Gluszko ’16 (MBA)

USAA

World-Renowned Professors

Margot Baker ’15 (MBA)

athenahealth

Small Class Size

Dre Collier ’15 (MBA)

Campbell Soup Company

Organizational Strategy

Matthew Bloch ’13 (MBA)

Montera Partners

William Reynolds

William Reynolds ’10 (MBA)