SIMON. Move forward. Faster. Accelerated. Professional MBA. Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester

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1 SIMON Move forward. Faster. Accelerated Professional MBA Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester

2 Increase Your Forward Momentum. Rigorous and fast-paced, the Simon School s Accelerated Professional MBA (PMBA) can help propel your career to the next level. You re committed to moving forward on your career path, and the sooner you can reach your next level of success, the better. The Simon School s PMBA program can give you the momentum you need. In two and a half years of part-time study, this exceptional, accelerated learning program can provide you with the opportunity to achieve your goals in a collaborative, supportive environment that devotes special attention to your individual success. Simon is one of the top schools worldwide and is known for its rigorous, analytics-based MBA program. It is amazing to have such an opportunity locally, where I can balance work, family, and school, to get an education that is nothing less than the best. 2 Banu Sankaran 13, PMBA candidate, Research Manager, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson & Johnson Company

3 Strike the right balance. Life is busy. Balance is important. The Simon Accelerated PMBA was developed so that you can continue to work while you learn through a structured program of two evening classes per quarter. We work with you to make your learning experience a seamless part of your busy schedule so you can continue to focus on all the priorities in your daily life. #27 ranked Simon as in the United States in Best Business Schools for 2010 Working full-time and getting my MBA is challenging, but Simon has created the perfect balance in their PMBA program that allows me to grow in my job and school, without sacrificing either. Taylor L. Smith 13, PMBA candidate, Executive Assistant, JPMorgan Private Wealth Management 3

4 #3 ranked Simon as in teamwork December 2010 Collaborate. Motivate. The Simon PMBA program utilizes a cohort system of learning. This means that from your first class through graduation you will be part of a creative and collaborative team that supports you in your studies and better prepares you for real challenges in today s business world. You ll meet your team at orientation, where professionals with similar backgrounds, experiences, and career goals as you are identified and brought together. From there you and your teammates will get to know one another and establish goals and expectations, group study times, activities, and other methods for working together effectively. You ll find that the personal relationships forged during the program will keep you motivated, grow your business network, and create friendships that will last a lifetime. Increase your value. Open new doors. The Simon PMBA will provide you with new skills and the perspective to take on the challenges of more senior positions. It can also increase your value to your organization, while opening the door to an invaluable network of Simon alumni, faculty members, and guest speakers who can help keep you informed and energized as you move to your next level of success. The PMBA program has given me the opportunity to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and embrace the team-based approach to solve problems creatively and effectively. The cohort system helps identify and build working relationships that will be invaluable as time progresses. 4 Linh Phillips 13, PMBA candidate, Financial Analyst, Constellation Brands Inc.

5 Working and studying can be a challenge, but the Simon program helps me get the most out of every minute I spend in the classroom. I feel like I can go back to my company armed with the tools to make better business decisions. Aadel Al-Jadda 13, PMBA candidate, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Sigma International Inc. How the Simon Accelerated PMBA Works The PMBA program is a partial lock-step, class-cohort system. You and your team members take nine courses together in a schedule of two evening classes per quarter. Thereafter, you may select 11 required electives to complete your desired concentrations. At an accelerated pace of two classes per quarter, you can complete your degree in two and a half years. A Solid Return on Investment. Because you ve committed to an accelerated learning program, we will work with you to meet the financial requirements of earning your degree by providing need-based and merit scholarships, as well as access to federal and private loan assistance. Our goal is to make the Simon PMBA affordable for professionals from all backgrounds, so all who are accepted into the program can realize an excellent return on investment from a truly world-class university. ranked Simon as for return on investment October 2008 # 4 5

6 My goal for the future is to pursue a career in private equity. I believe that the PMBA program will help me position myself to achieve this goal by exposing me to challenging course work, professors who are highly regarded in their subject areas, and team-based learning. Ryan Albano 13, PMBA candidate, Audit Manager, KPMG LLP Program Highlights u Evening classes designed for working professionals u Two classes per quarter, 64 credit-hour program u Class-cohort system (team study groups and core class attendance) u Structured program for nine core courses (partial lock-step) with choice of 11 required electives to complete desired concentrations u Need-based and merit scholarships available u Opportunity to complete program in two and a half years u Registration assistance provided by the Simon School u Tailored orientation and quarterly academic advising sessions u Events and services designed exclusively for program participants u Same degree, high-quality faculty and concentrations available as in our full-time Simon MBA program u Courses taken are fully transferable should there be a need to switch to the Simon part-time flexible MBA program # ranked Simon 5January 2010 in the world in finance and managerial economics 6

7 Program Benefits u Fast-track core course completion u Facilitated learning through study groups u Scholarships for improved affordability and return on investment u Textbooks included in tuition fees for core courses u Working professional peer cohort classmates and business networking opportunities u Special events and services for PMBA students u Dedicated resources for guidance and assistance Accelerated Professional MBA Course Schedule * Year One Fall Quarter STR 401 Managerial Economics FIN 402 Capital Budgeting and Corporate Objectives Winter Quarter GBA 411 Framing and Analyzing Business Problems 1 ACC 401 Corporate Financial Accounting Spring Quarter MKT 402 Marketing Management GBA 412 Framing and Analyzing Business Problems 2 Summer Quarter STR 403 The Economic Theory of Organizations CIS 401 Information Systems for Management Year Two Fall Quarter OMG 402 Operations Management Elective Winter Quarter Two Electives Spring Quarter Two Electives Summer Quarter (optional)** Two Electives Year Three Fall Quarter Two Electives Winter Quarter Two Electives *Program has a Fall Quarter start unless otherwise noted. **If desired electives are not available in the Summer Quarter of Year Two, remaining coursework may be completed in the Spring Quarter of the graduation year. 7

8 Join the Simon PMBA Community The Simon Accelerated PMBA offers experienced business professionals like you a noteworthy degree at an internationally acclaimed university. Our goal is to help you make the most of your time and money, without losing focus on your daily priorities. Through our cohortbased program for core courses, you ll connect, collaborate, and create with other business peers. You will grow your skill set while cultivating valuable business and personal friendships that will last for a lifetime. If you re ready for a satisfying, fast-paced MBA experience, I urge you to become a part of this unique learning community as you look to further your own career goals. Mark Zupan Dean, Simon Graduate School of Business University of Rochester 8 ranked Simon as in Part-Time MBA Education # 24 in Best Business Schools for 2010

9 Support at every turn. You are here to increase your knowledge and skills, not your stress level. That s why, as a Simon PMBA candidate, you can rely on your program support team to assist you as you earn your degree. A key part of your support team, your academic advisor, will meet with you each quarter to plan and review your course of action. Your advisor and program director are also regularly available with office hours each class night to give you added support and feedback. You ll also find that the program support team is an invaluable source of help when it comes to some of the everyday details of earning your degree, from coordinating your student ID, to purchasing and delivering your core textbooks to you at orientation, to arranging career development advice, guest lectures, and workshops and much more. The PMBA program directors are always around to talk to and make sure that we are getting the support that we need. The assistance that they provide from registering us for courses to pre-ordering course materials is an unbelievable service and tremendous time-saver. Hironori Sasaki 13, PMBA candidate, Product Manager, Harris Corporation, RF Communications Division 9

10 A Nationally and Globally Recognized Degree 10 World-Class Faculty We have a renowned faculty widely considered to be among the best in the world. They have founded over eight academic journals and are considered architects of finance, accounting, and management concepts that form the very foundation of today s business culture. FACt A Unique Curriculum Simon has launched a curriculum Frame, Analyze, and Communicate (FACt) which focuses on analyzing complex business problems and developing and communicating innovative solutions to those challenges. Student Selectivity/Right Size We attract the best and the brightest students and engage and educate them in an intimate, personalized environment. Teamwork We emphasize group work, allowing our students to benefit from the quality and diverse backgrounds of their classmates. Lifetime Preparation We offer a cross-functional curriculum grounded in economics. This provides an integrated approach to solving management problems and a better understanding of the interactive nature of business decisions. Concentrations Elective Curriculum Because each MBA student has varying career interests and goals, each student chooses 11 elective courses from 17 different concentrations. Elective courses in each area involve the application, implementation, and integration of principles previously learned in the core courses. In addition to the cross-functional core curriculum, areas of specialization include: Accounting and Information Systems Brand Management Business Environment and Public Policy Business Systems Consulting Competitive and Organizational Strategy Computers and Information Systems Corporate Accounting Electronic Commerce Entrepreneurship Finance Health Sciences Management International Management Marketing Operations Management Manufacturing Operations Management Services Pricing Public Accounting

11 PMBA Class of 2013 Profile Class size: 22 Male: 64% Female: 36% Years of Experience: 6.5 Advanced Degrees: 11 Age Range: years Career Fields Represented Include Accounting Auditing Automotive Technology Healthcare / Medicine Communications and Marketing Corporate Finance Energy Engineering Information Technology Medical Research Product Management Project Management Software Development Fast track your success. To find out how the Simon PMBA can help accelerate your career goals,visit For additional information, please contact: Janet Anderson Director, Accelerated PMBA Program (585) pmba@simon.rochester.edu Stefanie Bascom Director of Admissions and Enrollment (585) admissions@simon.rochester.edu A Sample of PMBA Student Employers Constellation Brands Inc. Delphi Automotive Systems Eastman Kodak Company Harris Corporation Johnson & Johnson JPMorgan Chase & Co. IBM KPMG LLP Paychex Inc. Sigma International Inc. Trison Business Solutions University of Rochester 11

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