1999 Profile Update
School Statistics
Graduates' Comments
STRATEGY FOR APPLICANTS
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In addition to the 170 students Simon admits to its mainstream 22-month program each September, another 60 to 70 gain admission the following January for an 18-month accelerated MBA option. Those who enter in January complete two quarters of core courses and then have the choice of taking a full schedule of coursework during the summer before joining the regular schedule of classes for second year; taking a part-time load of summer classes in the evening while working at an internship in the Rochester area, then taking one extra course during the second year; or pursuing a regular summer internship away from school and then finishing up their first-year requirements on top of the regular second-year schedule, which means handling two extra courses. Those who wish to enter the program in September should apply by March for financial aid consideration; otherwise, applications will be accepted up until June 1. The deadline for January entry is November 15.
Simon looks for the following criteria in selecting students: evidence of leadership and initiative; the nature and scope of prior work experience; teamwork and communication skills; recommendations; career focus; and undergraduate GPA and GMAT scores. (To encourage applications by highly qualified candidates, the school waives the $75 application fee for those who score well on the GMAT -- roughly 600 or above.) Interviews are not required but are strongly encouraged, although just 35 percent of those admitted to the class of 2000 were interviewed (many of those who were not were international applicants). If you haven't spent much time in the working world, you may have a better shot at getting in to Simon than you might at some schools -- more than 6 percent of the class of 2000 had no work experience. You can use either extracurricular or professional activities to demonstrate how well you work in teams and how you've played leadership roles, both in the essays and interviews. If you plan to visit campus, the admissions office will arrange for a student ambassador to give you a tour, escort you to a class, treat you to lunch, and chat with you about the Simon experience.
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CURRICULUM
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Electives available in 1998: 58
New electives in past three years: 19%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1994
Accelerated MBA program offered?
No
New Courses in Past Three Years
International Financial Reporting and Analysis, Managing Electronic Commerce, Investment Management and Trading Strategies, Projects in Entrepreneurship, Database Marketing, Marketing on the Internet, Brand Management Workshop, Managing Health Care Operations, Strategic Decision Making: Theory and Practice, Health Care Strategy, Practicum on Competitive Strategy
Most Popular Electives
Corporate Finance, Financial Institutions, Cases in Finance, Financial Reporting I, Corporate Financial Policy and Control, Service Management
Most Popular Professors
Clifford Smith, Greg Jarrell, Michael Barclay, Greg Bauer, Shailendra Jain, William Schwert
Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
Health Care Management,
Brand Management (a subconcentration of Marketing),
Competitive and Organizational Strategy
Teaching Methods
Lecture: 50%
Case Study: 30%
Projects: 20%
| Full-time faculty members: |
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50 |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty: |
10 |
| Average core class size: |
75 |
| Average elective class size: |
36 |
Laptop computer required?
No
Grading System
Grades are based on a traditional 4-point scale with letter grades of: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C, and E. For graduation, at least a B average is required.
Exchange Programs or International Campuses
CEMA Instituto Universitario, Centro de Estudios Macroeconomicos de Argentina (Buenos Aires, Argentina); University of Sydney, Graduate School of Management and Public Policy (Sydney, Australia); Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, MBA Program (Leuven, Belgium); Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration (Helsinki, Finland); University of Koblenz, Koblenz School of Corporate Management (Vallendor, Germany); International University of Japan, Graduate School of International Management (Nigata, Japan); Bl Handelshayskolen I, Norwegian School of Management (Sandvika, Norway).
Best Areas of Study
Accounting, Competitive and Organizational Strategy, Finance, Marketing
Areas School Would Like to Improve
N/A
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1998 PLACEMENT
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On-campus recruiters for graduates: 98
On-campus recruiters for first-year internships: 43
On-campus student full-time job interviews: approx. 1,376
On-campus student internship interviews: 659
Job opportunities posted via the Internet or E-mail: 665
Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
| PriceWaterhouseCoopers |
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12 |
| American Management Systems |
6 |
| Citicorp |
6 |
| Stern Stewart & Co. |
6 |
| M&T Bank |
6 |
| GE Capital |
5 |
| Ernst & Young |
5 |
| Procter & Gamble |
4 |
| Putnam, Hayes & Bartlett |
4 |
| Intel |
3 |
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ALUMNI NETWORK
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Number of living alumni: 7,064
Alums who gave to the school during the 1997/98 academic year: 26%
Median alumni gift: $100
Number of alumni clubs: 5
Number of dues-paying members: N/A
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: 6
Placement services offered for alumni?
Yes
Description of Alumni Placement Services
Alumns have access to job lists, phone referrals, and regional meetings throughout the year that highlight industries and offer opportunities for career advancement with other alumni.
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Key Contacts
School Web Site
E-Mail:
mbaadm@ssb.rochester.edu
Address:
Simon Graduate School of Business
Administration
Rochester, NY 14627-0107
Dean:
Charles I. Plosser
(716) 275-3316
Director of MBA Programs:
Pamela Black-Colton
(716) 275-8178
Director of Admissions:
Pamela Black-Colton
(716) 275-8178
Director of Alumni Relations:
Dorothy Drahzal
(716) 275-8785
Director of Financial Aid:
Pamela Black-Colton
(716) 275-8178
Director of Career Services:
Lee Junkans
(716) 275-8180
Application Deadlines:
U.S.
March 1, 1999 (for scholarship); June 1, 1999
International
March 1, 1999 (for scholarship); June 1, 1999
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