Full-Time MS Programs
Explore our MS programs
Designed to maximize return on your investment, Simon programs deliver the essential skills needed to advance your career, at a cost competitive to other top 50 business schools.
MS in AI in Business
Designed for forward-thinking individuals eager to build expertise in programming, core statistics, and AI-driven analytics for modern business challenges.
Program Length:
9 or 16 months, depending on track
Program Requirements:
11 Courses
Average Work Experience:
2.1 years of average work experience
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MS in Finance
Leverage analytics and quantitative tools to solve financial challenges and excel in careers such as investment management, corporate finance, and risk management.
Program Length:
9 or 16 months, depending on track
Program Requirements:
14 Courses
Average Work Experience:
1.4 years
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MS in Business Analytics
Developed with an economics-based approach, this rigorous curriculum equips you with real-world data skills to become a confident, in-demand analyst.
Program Length:
9 or 16 months, depending on track
Program Requirements:
13 Courses
Average Work Experience:
1.7 years
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MS in Marketing Analytics
Program focuses on applying data insights to optimize marketing strategies in the career paths of digital marketing, marketing analytics, and data analytics.
Program Length:
9 or 16 months, depending on track
Program Requirements:
13 courses
Average Work Experience:
1.5 years
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MS in Accountancy
This 150-credit-hour compliant graduate accounting degree educationally qualifies you to sit for the New York State CPA exam.
Program Length:
9 or 16 months, depending on track
Program Requirements:
12 - 14 courses
Varies based on optional classes for students needing additional US tax courses
Average Work Experience:
2.1 years
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Final Call for Fall 2025!
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We’re still accepting applications, but seats and scholarships are limited.
If you hold an F-1 visa, apply now to stay on track for onboarding.
If you don’t yet have a visa, email us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu so we can discuss your options.
- No GMAT/GRE score required
- Merit-based scholarships available
- Apply now to maximize your chance for admission
- Your application fee is waived ($90 value)
"At Simon, we’re focused on preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of business. By integrating AI across our MS programs and offering industry-relevant career preparation pathways, we equip students with the tools to lead with impact and adaptability. Our curriculum combines academic rigor with hands-on learning, empowering students to tailor their experience to reach their personal and professional goals."
Position yourself for success.
Simon’s Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center helps you enter the job market with confidence.
MSF$84,323Mean base salary plus signing bonus | MSA$71,523Mean base salary plus signing bonus | MSMA$76,896Mean base salary plus signing bonus | MSBA$89,152Mean base salary plus signing bonus |
Calculations for career-related figures adhere to the Career Services and Employer Alliance’s
Standards for Reporting Specialty Master’s Employment Data. All data is accurate as of February 28, 2025.
Why Simon?
We prepare you to thrive in a data-driven world. Our MS programs combine rigorous academics with real-world experience, career support, and a collaborative community. Learn from experts. Build your future. Join us!
- Curriculum
All five full-time MS programs—Accountancy, Artificial Intelligence in Business, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics—combine rigorous academics with hands-on learning and co-curricular activities.
- STEM Designation
All MS programs are STEM-designated, indicating analytical rigor and allowing international students to work in the U.S. for up to three years post-graduation.
- Real-World Experience
Each program includes experiential learning opportunities, such as capstone projects with corporate sponsors, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-life business challenges.
- Integrated Student Experience
The Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center and the Ainslie Office of Student Engagement (OSE) are important professional resources for our students. You will be connected to career opportunities with leading employers and engage in a variety of co-curricular activities, including diverse student clubs, to foster a well-rounded educational journey.
Simon MS 4+1 Program
Earn your master’s degree from Simon in just one extra year after your UR undergrad!
Apply as a junior and get a head start by taking grad-level courses as a senior. You’ll skip the GMAT or GRE, receive automatic consideration for a $15K scholarship if admitted, and accelerate your career with a flexible program that aligns with your goals.
More time for your job search.
By taking graduate courses as a senior, you can lighten your MS course load—giving you more time to focus on landing your full-time job after graduation.
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4+1 Fact Sheet
Meet the minds behind the research.Simon’s faculty are more than educators, they’re leaders in business research. Their work shapes policy, redefines industry practice, and appears in top journals and global media. Learn about their areas of expertise and see how their insights are powering the future of business. |