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Our student ambassadors are happy to give you firsthand feedback on the Simon experience. Send them a personal email today. If you don't see someone with a similar background to yours, email us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we’ll do our best to match you with a candidate that aligns with your interests and career goals.
Simon boasts being one of the best analytical MSF programs in the country, and I see proof of that in the program, its current students, and alumni.
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Hometown: Lake Charles, LA
Undergraduate School Major: St. John’s University, Economics
Academic Focus: Finance
To work in the financial services industry as an equity research analyst or in advisory services.
The duality of it—a city-like feel with tons of nature around! There is a diverse array of things to see and do.
The close-knit community atmosphere; it really does feel like a second family.
It walks what it talks. Simon boasts being one of the best analytical MSF programs in the country, and I see proof of that in the program, its current students, and alumni.
Simon Finance and Investment Club; Simon Master’s Association
I chose Simon because it offers one of the top job placement programs in the world.
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Hometown: Colleyville, TX
Undergraduate School Major: University of North Texas, Economics and Minor in Music
Academic Focus: Business Analytics
Moving to Canada and hopefully working in the gaming industry.
The beautiful trails.
The diversity and inclusion is second to none!
I chose Simon because it offers one of the top job placement programs in the world.
Simon Pricing Club; Simon Data Analytics; Simon VISION Consulting
The faculty, staff, and my classmates are incredibly supportive and encouraging. Everyone gets to receive enough attention, and no one gets left out.
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Hometown: Shanghai, China
Undergraduate School Major: University of Rochester, Business Finance and Art History
Academic Focus: Finance
Financial Advisory Services
The history, the culture, and the artistic involvement would get you on an exciting and endless journey in exploring the community!
The people. The faculty, staff, and my classmates are incredibly supportive and encouraging. Everyone gets to receive enough attention, and no one gets left out.
The programs at Simon put equal weight on technical skills and soft skills training. The rigorous and innovative curriculum brings leverage to the students’ quantitative and analytical aptitude. Simon’s richly diverse student profiles and the wide range of extracurricular opportunities definitely help the students in honing their communication and leadership skills.
Simon Finance and Investment Club; Simon Real Estate Club (SREC)
With everything being so focused on data analytics recently, I liked that the MSA program went beyond the typical accounting curriculum and had a STEM designation.
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Hometown: Markham, Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate School Major: Okanagan College, Business Administration
Academic Focus: Accountancy
Financial Analyst or Auditor
The lake, coffee shops, and the nature!
I love how incredibly supportive the staff and professors are at Simon. Even before I joined, I got tons of helpful career tips and advice. It made me feel that Simon really cared about my future post-graduation. Also, the campus is beautiful!
I found the program to be competitive and offer various skillsets that stood out from other institutions. With everything being so focused on data analytics recently, I liked that the MSA program went beyond the typical accounting curriculum and had a STEM designation. The smaller class sizes and the close-knit community here at Simon was also another factor that helped me make my decision.
I plan to join Simon VISION Consulting and Simon Women in Business.
Simon felt like home and the only place I wanted to carry forward my education. The alumni network and the availability of the faculty members had a huge impact on me.
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Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate School Major: University of Rochester, Film and Media and Economics
Academic Focus: Marketing Analytics
Social Media Analytics/Market Research
The Rochester community, Highland Park, Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), Strong Museum of Play, Park Ave restaurants, and of course, The U of R River Campus!
The Rotunda, the staff/faculty, and the alumni!
After my undergrad at U of R, Simon felt like home and the only place I wanted to carry forward my education! The alumni network and the availability of the faculty members had a huge impact on me as well. I also was really impressed by the Benet Career Management Center's services. All in all, I felt like it was an extremely supportive and engaging environment.
President of the Master's Advisory Council
“With its scientific curriculum, top-notch faculty who truly care about their students, and preparation for the future job market, I choose Simon for all it offers.”
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Hometown: Shenyang, China
Undergraduate School Major: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, economics, minor in statistics
Academic Focus: Marketing Analytics
Marketing consulting/social media analytics/brand management
The environment is quiet but with lots of hidden energy inside.
Faculty and staff are supportive and willing to connect with you, and they want everyone who chooses Simon to be successful in their future career.
With its scientific curriculum, top-notch faculty who truly care about their students, and preparation for the future job market, I choose Simon for all it offers. I’m excited to deepen my expertise at a top-notch institution where I am able to analyze various cases written by professors and meet with real-life clients to understand their needs.
Simon VISION Consulting and I also plan on joining Simon Marketing Association.
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