MS in Business Analytics

July 9, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. (EDT)

Optional

UHS & Health Insurance Workshop

University Health Service (UHS) covers health history forms and health insurance options in this informative workshop.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

July 10, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (EDT)

Optional

Careers in Digital Marketing (Including Social Media and Search Engine Optimization)

The rising trend of digitizing businesses has created the need for a new kind of professionals: ones well-versed in the business and art of digital marketing. The field of digital marketing has become crucial to a business’ success; it is no longer the “arts and crafts” department of a company, but the persons, actions, and processes required to strategically identify and guide potential customers through the purchase tunnel with efficiency and a high ROI.  

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

July 15, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (EDT)

Mandatory

Career Education Series #3
Networking in a Virtual World

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Session 3 will cover the importance of networking in a successful career search, creating a networking timeline, identifying ways to build a meaningful and sustainable network, connecting with the Simon community, how to reach out to a potential contact, practicing Elevator Pitches, and more.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

July 17, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (EDT)

Optional

Careers in Pricing Analytics

Gain basic knowledge of potential career paths in Pricing including external consulting and internal strategy roles secured by Simon candidates based on the specialized knowledge areas and skills obtained through Simon training. Also in the Webinar learn how to leverage pricing as a differentiator in recruiting regardless of your primary function and industry focus areas.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

July 22, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (EDT)

Mandatory

Career Education Series #4
Recruiting in a Virtual World

Session 4 will cover recruiting and positioning yourself as a top candidate in a virtual world, reviewing the types of interviews you may experience and how to best prepare for them, and what to do once an interview is over.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

July 24, 2020

9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (EDT)

Optional

Careers in Data Visualization and Storytelling

The ubiquitous presence of data in today’s world provides never-before access to insights on human behavior and decision making. Whether you are presenting data to colleagues related to risk assessment or analyzing a strategic media budget for a client, storytelling through visualization will be a key driver in decision-making. In this session hear about effective and creative approaches to utilizing data visualization tools.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

August 11, 2020

8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (EDT)

Optional

Professional Club Expo

Learn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Professional Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

August 12, 2020

8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (EDT)

Optional

Diversity and Educational Club Expo

Learn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Diversity and Educational Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

August 13, 2020

8:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. (EDT)

Optional

Social Club Expo

Learn how to get involved at Simon! Listen to Social Club Leaders discuss their club’s mission, programming, and the value the club brings to the Simon student experience.

Find more information and register in SimonWorks.

August 24, 2020

Time to Be Announced

Mandatory

International Student Orientation Program

The International Services Office (ISO) virtual orientation will supplement the online pre-arrival orientation by providing opportunities to think more critically about and understand key aspects of studying at the University of Rochester as an international student. Sessions will be offered to students who intend to begin their program of study from within the United States as well as to students who will begin their program of study online from abroad. All international students matriculating in Fall 2020 for a new UR program of study are expected to attend. This includes students pursing an Immigration Transfer from another US institution or a Change of Level at the University of Rochester, especially given the changing immigration landscape for F-1 and J-1 students during COVID-19.

Please visit ISO online for additional details about the International Student Orientation Program, as they become available.

This webinar is mandatory for all international students. Registration details coming soon.

Now Available

Optional

Housing Tours

Get the inside scoop on what graduate and off-campus housing looks like. Current students and recent graduates have filmed tours of their apartments just for you.

These webcasts will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find them under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

Now Available

Optional

Welcome Incoming Class

This webcast features three Benet Career Peers, rising second year MBAs who work for and are trained by the Benet Center to assist you in your career preparation efforts. They offer some quick tips and advise for you to begin reflecting on as you continue the business school onboarding process.

• Elvira Christanty, MBA Class of 2021
• Shinjini Neogi, MBA Class of 2021
• Jason Zhang, MBA Class of 2021

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Optional

Doing Deep Industry Research via Library Databases

Simon is excited to introduce you to Bob Berkman, the Outreach Business Librarian, at Outreach, Learning & Research Services  (OLR) at the University’s Rush Rhees Library, who will give a session on how to do deep industry and company research using the library’s set of powerful business resources. During this session, you will not only gain an understanding of what library resources and databases are available to you to facilitate your career exploration and search, but will also gain hands-on experience with the University of Rochester’s Library system tools and platforms.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Optional

Job Search from an International Perspective Panel

Alumnus Tushar Mathur '17S (MS) has partnered with the Benet Center to provide more insight on what being an international candidate means during the job search process.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Optional

The Importance of Communication in the Job Search

Good communication is an essential tool in achieving productivity and maintaining strong working relationships at all levels of an organization. Employers who invest time and energy into delivering clear lines of communication will rapidly build trust among employees, leading to increases in productivity, output, and morale in general. Meanwhile, employees who communicate effectively with colleagues, managers, and customers are always valuable assets to an organization and it is a skill that can often set people apart from their competition when applying for jobs. Clinical Associate Professor Carol Shuherk, the lead coordinator of the Management Communication Course (MGC401) joins us to discuss key communication concepts conscious management of nonverbal communication and intentionality in structuring and choosing language for verbal communication in person and virtually.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Optional

Navigating the China Job Market with an MS Degree

The China Job Market continues to be a major player within the world economy. As such, more and more Simon Alum are choosing to return to China to seek employment If you are set on returning to China or unsure where you want to end up at this time, be sure to check out this webinar on Chinese Job Search; we go into the differences between a successful western job search and a successful job search in China.

• The Chinese Job Market and which industries will be most relevant to you
• Resources to use throughout the year to remain up to date with Chinese business happenings and job postings
• The difference between a Chinese and English Resume
• How to frame your US experience to be marketable to Chinese employers

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Optional

Effective Use of LinkedIn for Your Job Search

LinkedIn will become an integral tool in your career search tool box as you continue to research, and begin to network with professionals in your desired career path. LinkedIn Learning courses are a great way to expand your understanding of LinkedIn in general, as well as supporting your continued growth through access to learn about in-demand skills sought after by employers. By harnessing the power of the LinkedIn platform, you can tap into an expansive network of professionals, companies, and groups in your industry and beyond.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

Now Available

Mandatory

Virtual Classroom Overview

Led by Director of Instructional Design, Michele Messenger, this webcast covers Zoom tips, tricks, and guidelines for making the virtual classroom a smooth experience. (Note: This is a recording of the live program during May Starts Orientation.)

This webcast is mandatory for all students. Please view it by July 13, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 2, 2020

Optional

Understanding SimonWorks and Handshake

Learn more about SimonWorks and Handshake, and how they can help you stay connected with the Simon community and support your internship and career search.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Center Webcasts.

July 6, 2020

Optional

Wellness and Mental Health in the Virtual World

Led by Simon Wellness Consultant Kwasi Boaitey LMSW, CASAC, this webcast features Simon students sharing their wellness plans and tools for mental health. (Note: This is a recording of the live program during May Starts Orientation.)

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 10, 2020

Mandatory

Return to Campus: COVID-19 Campus Safety Training

This module is designed to ensure that everyone understands the operational and procedural changes the University has made in response to COVID-19, as well as explains the personal precautions that University community members are expected to take in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including adhering to face covering and social distancing guidelines.

This training is mandatory for all students. Please complete it by Saturday, August 1, 2020. The training is available as a stand-alone module that you will see on the homepage of Blackboard.

The COVID-19 Safety module needs to be completed before starting to use the Dr. ChatBot health screening app, but the training does not automatically enroll you in Dr. ChatBot—separate instructions for starting to use Dr. ChatBot will be forthcoming by email.

July 16, 2020

Optional

Working with Simon Advancement

Learn more about Simon Advancement and how they can support your personal and professional development.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Center Webcasts.

July 20, 2020

Mandatory

Business Ethics & Case Follow-up

Which side are you on? Led by Executive Director of Experiential Learning, Wayne France, this webcast will teach you about managing business situations when moral and ethical problems arise.

These two webcasts are mandatory for MS students. Please view it by August 4, 2020.

These webcasts will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 21, 2020

Mandatory

Ground Rules

Led by Director of MBA & MS Programs, Karen Mach, this webcast will cover key Simon policies relating to behavior both inside and outside of the classroom.

This webcast is mandatory for all students. Please view by Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 23, 2020

Mandatory

MSBA: Meet Your Program Faculty & Academic Overview

Led by Associate Director of MS Advising, Stella Lee, this webcast will cover core curriculum, elective classes, and more within the MS Business Analytics program.

This webcast is mandatory for MSBA students. Please view by Thursday, August 6, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 27, 2020

Mandatory

Title IX: BADASS Bystander

Led by the Title IX Office, this webcast will cover information about student’s rights, resources, and options for reporting sexual misconduct at the University.

In this session, you will learn practical tools for communicating about consent and boundaries, learning to spot the differences between a healthy or unhealthy relationship, while also acquiring skills to be active bystanders who take action to interrupt harm and generate positive actions by others.

This webcast is mandatory for all students. Please view by Monday, August 10, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 27, 2020

Mandatory

Introduction to the Masters Advisory Council (MAC)

Led by several 2019-2020 members of the Masters Advisory Council (MAC), this webcast will cover our MS student leadership group and how they make the Simon community ever better.

This webcast is mandatory for MS students. Please view by Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

July 30, 2020

Introducing the Benet Career Peers

Learn more about the Benet Career Peers and how they can help you on your career journey.

This webcast will be available on the Benet Center Onboarding Blackboard organization. Find it under Benet Ceneter Webcasts.

August 4, 2020

Mandatory

Wellness at Simon

Led by Events Manager, Brittany Grage, this webcast will cover upcoming wellness programs as well as Simon and University resources for mental health.

This webcast is mandatory for all students. Please view by Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

August 7, 2020

Optional

Welcome to Rochester

New to the city? This webcast will cover how to get around town, the best places to shop, and Simon favorites (restaurants, entertainment, and more).

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

Monday, August 10

Mandatory

Travel Guidance

Led by Director of Global Travel Risk Management, Alan Ryon, this webcast covers University travel guideline and restrictions on student travel.

This webcast is mandatory for students who are joining us for classes in Rochester and otherwise participating in the in-person program this fall. Please view by Monday, August 17, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

Monday, August 10

Mandatory

Run, Hide, Fight

Led by Public Safety Captain of Training, Michael Brock, this webcast covers tactics you can use in cases of active violence on campus.

This webcast is mandatory for all students. Please view by Monday, August 17, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

Tuesday, August 11

Mandatory

Campus and Public Safety

This webcast covers helpful safety information, including how to access emergency services, campus services to assist you in non-emergencies, and practices to protect your personal property.

This webcast is mandatory for all students who are planning to join us in person this fall.

Note that this is part of the ISO Pre-Arrival Orientation for International Students. If you are an international student, please only complete this within the ISO Pre-Arrival Orientation on Blackboard—you are not required to watch this again via the OSE Blackboard org. Please view by Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

This webcast will be available on the Office of Student Engagement Blackboard organization. Find it under Orientation 2020 > MS: Webcasts & Recordings

To Be Announced

Mandatory

Professionalism in Business

Led by Executive Director of Experiential Learning, Wayne France, this webcast will cover professional behaviors in different settings.