Your Partner in Success
Apply early. Graduate ahead.
Through the Business Master’s Pathway, students from partner institutions can apply for early admission to Simon. Graduate with your bachelor’s and a Simon MS in five years.
Explore our partner institutions
Simon partners with the following institutions to create a streamlined pathway for motivated students to pursue a Simon MS degree after completing undergraduate studies.
Juniors at these institutions can apply to the Business Master's Pathway via a streamlined Simon application. High school seniors may apply through the pathway during undergraduate admissions. Check with your institution for details.
Early Admission
Apply during your junior year and receive an admissions decision before senior year begins. Secure your place in a Simon MS program early and plan your next academic step with confidence.
Career Support
Complete a summer workshop series to receive up to three 1:1 career coaching sessions with Simon’s Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, complementing your undergraduate career services.
Streamlined Application
Designed specifically for undergraduate students in any major, the Pathway provides a streamlined application, ability to apply without a GMAT or GRE score, and a waived $90 application fee.
Guaranteed Scholarship
Students admitted through the Business Master’s Pathway receive a 30% tuition scholarship toward their Simon MS degree—supporting the path to advanced business expertise.
Your path to a Simon MS
| Junior Year | Senior Year | Graduate | MS Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Explore the Business Master’s Pathway and attend information sessions. Apply and secure early admission to Simon Business School. | Complete your undergraduate coursework and receive up to three 1:1 career coaching sessions with the Benet Career Management Center (after the summer workshop series) | Earn your BA or BS from your undergraduate institution. | Begin your full-time Simon MS program with a guaranteed 30% tuition scholarship. |
Rigorous thinking. Real opportunity.
Centered within a top research university, Simon Business School at University of Rochester develops analytical thinkers and adaptive problem-solvers who drive real business results.
Through the Business Master’s Pathway, students can access Simon’s globally respected graduate programs through a streamlined application.
Measurable success. Transformational impact.
Explore the data behind Simon graduates’ success—from career outcomes to salary impact. See how our results translate into real-world opportunity.
Five programs to choose from
Choose the Simon MS program* that complements your field of study.
The Business Master’s Pathway is open to University of Rochester juniors from all majors. At Simon Business School, you’ll build rigorous analytical skills and adaptive business expertise that expand the impact of your undergraduate degree.
*Availability varies by school. Please refer to your institution for more details.
"We are so excited to offer the Business Master's Pathway to driven students attending our prestigious partner institutions. I look forward to working with 4+1 candidates to help them learn more about how a Simon MS can pair with their undergraduate degree to transform their impact and propel their career."
Take the next step towards your Simon MS
Apply during your junior spring semester through the streamlined Business Master's Pathway application—no GMAT, and no application fee.
Use the link below to get started on your streamlined Business Master’s Pathway application:
Admission decisions are made before your senior year begins, so you can plan your final year with confidence.