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Consultation

From classroom to consulting: Simon's approach to success

Simon Business School's approach to preparing students for successful consulting careers includes a combination of curriculum, experiential learning, and real-world problem-solving, with case competitions, dedicated coaching, and initiatives.
Big data

Simon students transform Big Data into strategic insights

Katie Mulheron, a director and career consultant supporting Simon’s MS Business Analytics program, shares how Simon graduates are ready to put Big Data to use.
Generative AI

Generative AI at Simon: Training human intelligence to leverage artificial intelligence

Generative AI at Simon: Training human intelligence to leverage artificial intelligence August 3, 2023 | By Bret Ellington The release of ChatGPT by Open AI has been met with excitement, apprehension, and perhaps most of all—questions. Questions have ranged from the personal, such as “How will this…
Behavioral Skills

The value of behavioral skills in business education

Behavioral skills are more important than ever before in today’s business landscape. At the Benet Career Management Center at the Simon School of Business, we make behavioral skills a priority.
Tomilola Olotu ’23S (MBA)

Graduating student spotlight: Tomilola Olotu ’23S (MBA)

In this Q&A, we hear from Tomilola Olotu ’23S (MBA), Simon Class of 2023 MBA graduate, Forté Fellow, and president of the Graduate Business Council. We asked her about her experiences at Simon and what future Simon students can expect.
Rohan Rathore ’23S (MSF)

Graduating student spotlight: Rohan Rathore ’23S (MSF)

In addition to recently graduating with a MS in Finance, Rohan Rathore ’23S (MSF) also served as president of the MS Advisory Council. In this Q&A, he shares some of his favorite Simon experiences and has some advice for future Simon students.
Pricing_Talent

Simon talent offers a competitive edge in pricing.

Finding quality pricing talent is more difficult than ever; however, Simon’s Center for Pricing, and comprehensive MBA pricing specialization give Simon graduates a competitive edge.
Emphasis on ESG

As more emphasis is placed on ESG, how is Simon preparing students?

As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies become more crucial, graduates with ESG knowledge are in higher demand.
Ruiqi Xu ’23S (MSBA)

Graduating student spotlight: Ruiqi Xu ’23S (MSBA)

Ruiqi Xu is a recent graduate of the Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) program. Reflecting on his Simon experience, Ruiqi shares his best memories from the program as well as advice to future students.
Meiqi Wang

Graduating student spotlight: Meiqi Wang ’23S (MSBA)

Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) graduate Meiqi Wang shares some of her best memories at Simon as well as advice for future Simon students.
Jing-Du

Graduating student spotlight: Jing Du ’23S (MSBA)

A recent Master of Business Analytics (MSBA) graduate, Jing Du shares some of her favorite Simon experiences and has some advice for future Simon students.
LaTanya-Johns

Work from home or back to the office?: Prepare for both

Are remote work and hybrid models here to stay, or will a power shift back to employers cause a back-to-the-office trend? What can new graduates and those recruiting them expect?
Shuang (Ashley) Liang

Graduating student spotlight: Shuang (Ashley) Liang ’23S (MSBA)

Recent MSBA graduate, Shuang (Ashley) Liang ’23S (MSBA), reflects on her Simon experience.
Recruiting Talent at Simon

A how-to for recruiting new talent at Simon

Check out these tips for finding the best talent through recruiting and connecting with students at Simon Business School.

Simon Executive MBA alumnus has the turnaround touch

Applied Image’s new owner, Glenn Jackling ’97, is readying the photonics pioneer for even bigger things October 27, 2022 | By Benet Career Management Center Staff Glenn Jackling ’97 was at home with his family on New Year’s Eve 2022 when he received the news: He was now the owner of Applied Image…
Diplomas are presented to Simon Business School graduates at commencement 2022

Commencement 2022: A new class of talent enters the business world

We were grateful to be able to welcome students, faculty, staff, family, and friends back to campus to celebrate commencement. It was a day to remember, and one we're happy to share here with all of you.
From Challenge to Opportunity: the Benefits of Hybrid Learning

From challenge to opportunity: The benefits of hybrid learning

Part of Simon’s appeal to students is our ability to incorporate the newest advancements in business models and to speak to transformations happening in business. Here’s how we’ve turned the COVID-19 shift to our advantage.
Simon Business School now requires an internship for its Full-Time MBA students. Here's what went into that decision, and why it's good news for students and corporate partners alike,

Not just a checkbox: Inside Simon’s required MBA internship

Not just a checkbox: Inside Simon’s required MBA internship January 5, 2022 | By LaTanya Johns In September 2020, NYSED approved the request to require an internship for every candidate in the Full-Time MBA program at the Simon Business School for the class of 2022 and beyond. Excitement at Simon…