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programs/mba/university-of-rochester-simon-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$161,236
employed at 3mo85%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$116,000
formatFull-time
teachingAnalytical, economics-based framework with a mix of case studies, data-driven lectures, and experiential learning projects.
Class Profile
class sizeApproximately 100
avg age28
avg work experience5 years
women %39%
international %39%
Rankings
FT rank#62
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
640-720
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 5, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
STR401: Managerial EconomicsACC401: Corporate Financial ReportingGBA411: Business ModelingGBA412: Data AnalyticsFIN402: Capital Budgeting and Corporate ObjectivesMKT402: Marketing ManagementOMG402: Operations ManagementSTR421: Competitive Strategy
Elective Areas
FinanceMarketingConsultingBusiness AnalyticsOperations
Concentrations
Asset ManagementBankingCorporate FinanceBrand ManagementProduct ManagementOperationsStrategyHealth Sciences Management
Top Recruiters
AmazonDeloitteJohnson & JohnsonMicrosoft
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinance
Exchange Programs
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)IESE Business School (Spain)Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
Program Highlights
  • -STEM-designated program
  • -Experiential learning opportunities
  • -Small class sizes
  • -Personalized career support
ROI
total cost$116,000
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 15, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
vlocal(2026-09-02)