Simon Bizcast

Join Mike Droel, assistant director of admissions, as he chats with Melissa O'Neill, MS program director of career advising and MSF career advisor. Melissa gives insight into how the staff at the Benet Career Management Center start supporting students before they even arrive in Rochester, how students can expect to engage with the Benet Center during their program (including getting support from the Benet Career Peers!), working with career advisors, Simon's dedicated alumni network, and more! View transcript.

We are pleased to share this special episode of Simon Bizcast—an AI and Business Roundtable featuring the following University of Rochester educators: Mitch Lovett  Sr Assoc Dean, Education & Innovation and Benjamin Forman Professor of Marketing, Simon Business School (moderator) Chris Kanan  Associate Professor of Computer Science, Hajim School of Engineering; Associate Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences; Affiliate, GIDS-AI Dan Keating Clinical Assistant Professor and Faculty Director of Academic Support, Simon Business School Liza Mohr Clinical Associate Professor, Simon Business School Huaxia Rui Professor of Information Systems and Technology, Simon Business School The group shares insights on what Generative AI is doing for personal productivity, their predictions for advancements in Agentic AI, thoughts on how AI can create value for businesses, the impact AI is having on education, and more. Special thanks to the University of Rochester Office of Marketing and Communications for making this episode possible! View transcript.

Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon's executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with Giovanna Cristofaro de Souza '24S (MBA), a graduate of the Executive MBA program, and Mana Sherman, a current Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI student. Giovanna and Mana share what led them to Simon and motivated them to pursue online learning, how they built community as online students, the most impactful skills and concepts they could apply to their day-to-day professional tasks, and more! View transcript.

Join Sharise Kent, associate director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Hawa Sultani '21S (MBA), working in Global Azure Strategy and customer health and growth for Microsoft, and Kshitij Gulati '23S (MS), a business data scientist at Google, about their experience in the field after leaving Simon. Hawa and Kshitij share insights on their career paths post-graduation, what led them to the tech industry, what excites them about the future of tech, and more! If you're interested in a post-grad career in the tech sector, check this one out! View transcript.

Join Emma Audsley, associate director of events and marketing, as she chats with current full-time MBA student Kennedy Graves and current EMBA student Dave Miller about their experience participating in the Singapore Immersion that was held in January 2025. Kennedy and Dave discuss what drew them to the Singapore Immersion, most memorable company visits, how this experience expanded their global business mindset for the future, and more.   Do you have questions about immersions at Simon? Reach out to us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu! This episode was recorded in January 2025. View transcript.

Join Julie Sadwick, director of admissions and EDI special projects, as she chats with Chidera Izuchukwu '25S (MBA) and David Garrett '26S (MBA) about their experience as Toigo Fellows at Simon. Chidera and David discuss why they chose Simon, the impact Toigo has had on their MBA experiences, their advice for prospective students (and prospective Toigo fellows!), and more.  Interested in chatting with Chidera or David? Reference this podcast episode in an email to admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we'll connect you! View transcript.

Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with George Boateng-Darko and Jess Friedman, current MBA students and admissions ambassadors. Jess and George discuss why they chose Simon, Benet Center resources, experiences with Benet Career Peers, their advice for prospective students, and more!   Interested in speaking with one of our MBA Admissions Ambassadors? Schedule a chat today! View transcript.

Join Mike Droel, assistant director of admissions, as he chats with Anushka Potdar and Jiayi Li, current MS students and admissions ambassadors. Anushka and Jiayi discuss why they chose their program, their favorite class to date, their advice for prospective MS students, and more!   Interested in speaking with one of our MS Admissions Ambassadors? Schedule a chat today! View transcript.

Join Julie Sadwick, director of admissions and EDI special projects, as she chats with Ricka Marcelus '25S (MBA) and Chavah Greene '26S (MBA) about their experience as members of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management. Ricka and Chavah discuss why they chose Simon, their Orientation Program (OP) experiences, what's been most rewarding about being a member of the Consortium community at Simon, and more.  View transcript.

Join Kathryn Flaschner '17S (MBA), vice president of brand licensing at Hello Sunshine, and Ayanna Sampson, second-year MBA and VP of wellness for the Graduate Business Council, for a wide-ranging conversation on wellness. They reflect on their journeys to Simon and then discuss what wellness means and looks like to them, wellness as wholeness, what they do when they need a reset, advice they'd give to their younger selves, and more.  View transcript.

Join Mike Droel, assistant director of admissions, as he chats with Brittany Grage, director of student life in Simon's Ainslie Office of Student Engagement. Brittany describes the three categories of clubs offered at Simon, how students can get involved, leadership opportunities, special annual events, and more! Learn more about clubs and organizations at Simon. View transcript.

Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions as he chats with Hemnathe Gopal, one of our first-year MBAs who applied by our Round 1 – October 15 application deadline last year. Hemnathe shares insights on his path to B-school, how he decided that Simon was the best school for his MBA studies, life in Rochester, advice for prospective students considering applying in Round 1, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.

Join Rebekah Lewin, senior assistant dean of admissions & programs, as she chats about Generative AI with Mitch Lovett, senior associate dean of education and innovation, and Dan Keating, clinical assistant professor. They discuss the ways in which AI is transforming the business school landscape, Simon's AI Initiative, new program offerings for those interested in a deeper dive into AI, ways that AI is woven into the curriculum at Simon, and more! Learn more about Generative AI at Simon. View transcript.

Join Sharise Kent, associate director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Yare Ortiz and Sriman Panda, two members of Simon's MBA Class of 2026 who attended Women's Conference last fall. They discuss why they chose to attend the conference, favorite moments, biggest takeaways, advice for prospective MBA students considering attending the conference, and more!  Learn more about Women's Conference.  View transcript.

Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with Sylvia Shi '23S (MBA), a consultant at Bain & Company, about her experience in the field post-MBA. Sylvia shares insights on her background before coming to Simon, what led her to consulting as a career switcher, what has surprised her most about the field, her best advice for future consultants, and more! If you're interested in a post-grad career in consulting, check this one out! View transcript.

Join Daniela Alaniz, assistant director of MBA admissions, as she chats with Tess Eustace and Lan Nguyen, members of Simon's MBA Class of 2026, about their experience at the Forté Women's Leadership Conference they attended before beginning classes at Simon. They reflect on their expectations heading into the conference, key insights gained, how the Benet Career Center prepped them before the conference, relationship building, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.

Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions, as he chats with Mike Alcazaren, Yonnas Terefe, and Tori Vossler, three members of Simon's MBA Class of 2019. They discuss their biggest takeaways from the MBA, the program's impact on their post-MBA journeys, advice for prospective students, critical MBA skills that will carry graduates through each phase of their career, and more! Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA program. View transcript.

Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon's executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with current Professional MBA student Brigitte Zambrano, senior HR assistant at University of Rochester's Office of Total Rewards of the Human Resources Benefits Office. Brigitte shares her journey to Simon—including earning degrees in Peru and South Korea—and what motivated her to pursue an MBA. She also shares her tips for staying organized and managing her time to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities.    Learn more about Simon's Professional MBA program. View transcript.

Join Andrew Brayda, senior director of admissions, as he chats with LaTanya Johns, assistant dean of the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center. LaTanya discusses a range of topics, including a little about her career path to Simon, what she enjoys most about her job, the role self-care plays in student success (and the emphasis placed on it at Simon), and the importance of celebrating small wins. View transcript. 

Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon's executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with our part-time student advocates about what led them to Simon, how to balance work and your course load, and more! Student panelists: Brian Asermily (MMM candidate) Tammy Boak (PMBA candidate) Lauren Bradley (EMBA candidate) John Marchesane (PMBA candidate) Dave Miller (EMBA candidate) Learn more about Simon's Executive MBA program. Learn more about Simon's Professional MBA program. Learn more about Simon's MS in Medical Management program.

Join Dylan George, assistant director of MS recruitment, as he chats with Tony El Ghandour Maalouf (MS in Finance) and Fernanda Sesto Carballo (MS in Business Analytics) about their time in Rochester. They reflect on their journeys to Simon, what made them decide to pursue an MS degree, what a typical week as an MS student looks like, co-curricular involvement, learning how to network as a young professional, engaging with Benet Career Management Center career counselors and Benet Career Peers, and more! Learn more about Simon's MS programs.

Join Matt McCormick, associate director of MS admissions, as he chats with Missy Keesler and Ashfaq Rahman, members of Simon's MBA Class of 2024, about their time in Rochester. They reflect on their journeys to Simon, what it was like adjusting to full-time study, favorite classes, co-curricular involvement, engagement with the Ainslie Office of Student Engagement and the Benet Career Management Center, and more!  Learn more about Simon's Full-Time MBA.

Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with current students Diana Castro Millan (MBA) and Tony El Ghandour Maalouf (MS in Finance), about their involvement with clubs at Simon, including: Master's Advisory Council Simon Finance & Investment Club Meliora Fund Simon Gaming Club Net Impact Simon Pricing Club Simon Volunteers With more than 30 clubs and organizations to get involved in at Simon, there is something for everyone. Tune in to learn more!

Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon's executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with current Professional MBA student Jenny Timinieri. Jenny reflects on her experience playing—and winning!—the PMBA Simon Games player group in Fall 2023 and offers advice to those playing the Spring Games. She also reflects on her first few months in the PMBA program and how she hopes her Simon degree will elevate her career.  Learn more about Simon's Professional MBA program.

Join April Marroquin, senior associate director of recruitment for Simon's executive and part-time programs, for a conversation with current Executive MBA student Jesus Castro Ojeda. Jesus shares his journey to Simon—including moving from Venezuela to Canada, and eventually to Rochester—and what motivated him to pursue an MBA. He also shares what he enjoys doing in his free time and his best advice for prospective students. Learn more about Simon's Executive MBA program.

Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, for a chat with four MS alumni as they reflect on their Simon experience, including favorite classes, support from the Benet Career Management Center, living in Rochester, and more! Alumni panelists: GeeGee Pressley '22 (MS in Accountancy), Senior Assistant Auditor, Deloitte Auraib Naveed '23 (MS in Accountancy) Tax Associate, KPMG Ulf Grosseloh '23 (MS in Business Analytics), Associate, EY–Parthenon Swarnima Radhakrishnan '23 (MS in Marketing Analytics), Senior Associate Consultant, Ducker Carlisle

Join Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, as she chats with current students Meredith Shewell (MBA) and Sofia Troshina (MS in Marketing Analytics), about their involvement with clubs at Simon, including: Simon Women in Business (SWIB) Forté Simon Volunteers Simon Sports Product Management Club Vision Consulting Simon Marketing Association Uncorked With more than 30 clubs and organizations to get involved in at Simon, there is something for everyone. Tune in to learn more!

Join Dylan George and Sharise Kent, assistant directors of recruitment, as they discuss STEM at Simon. Building on its decades long analytical foundation, Simon became the first school in the US to offer STEM designation for every MBA specialization. In addition, all four full-time MS programs (Accountancy, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing Analytics) are STEM-designated, as well Simon's Executive MBA, Professional MBA, and Online MS in Business Analytics & Applied AI programs. Sharise and Dylan share the primary benefits of STEM for students, what it can mean for your future career, and much more. Ready to start your Simon journey? Learn more at simon.rochester.edu.

Join host Trista Kukucka, director of MS admissions, and Luis de Armas, Rudjy Ponceja, and Meredith Shewell—three members of Simon's MBA Class of 2024—to learn more about Simon's partnerships with The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, Forté, and Reaching out MBA (ROMBA). You can explore additional organizations we partner with on our website.

On this episode, three of our first-year MBA students share their experiences attending pre-MBA conferences. Tune in to learn why they chose to attend, what they got out of the experience, how it has served them now that they have officially started their MBA, unexpected takeaways, and more. Host: Trista Kukucka, associate director of MS admissions Student panelists: Anthony Flores Kuffo; Oluwatoberu “Toberu” Oluwasanmi; and Nonna Titulauri from Simon's MBA Class of 2025

Join Nicole Guzski, associate director of MBA admissions, as she moderates this panel discussion from our on-campus Women's Conference in November 2021. Alumnae reflect on their Simon experience, share advice for prospective students, and more! Please note that because this is a recording from a live event, we did experience some audio difficulties and you may need to adjust your volume at times. We apologize for the inconvenience! Alumnae panelists: Shay Freeman '15S (MBA) Marketing Leader, Medtronic Neha Kher '13S (MBA) Manager, PwC Ashley Ready '14S (MBA) Chief Financial Officer, Indium Hua Wang '15S (MBA) Lead Finance Officer - Global LMS and North America TTS, Citigroup

Join Nicole Guzski, senior assistant director of admissions, for a conversation with a panel of MS alumni on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, how their program’s curriculum prepared them for their full-time role, advice for prospective students, life in Rochester, NY, and much more! Alumni panelists: Billy Dickinson ’18 MS in Business Analytics Senior Modeling Analyst, GEICO Carolina Mazzocchi ’16 MS in Finance Business Valuation Senior Consultant, Deloitte Lucas Nudelman ’18 MS in Marketing Analytics Senior Marketing Science Analyst, Analytic Partners Monica Perez ’17 MS in Business Analytics Growth Analyst: Grooming & Personal Care, Procter & Gamble Please note: This conversation was recorded during an on-campus event in February. . . View transcript.

Join Andrew Brayda, director of admissions, for a panel discussion with MBA alumni on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, the internship search process, the STEM-designated MBA option, criteria for the job search, the Simon community, and more! Alumni Panelists: Mike Alcazaren '19 (MBA), Amazon Patrick Coulter '19 (MBA), State Street Adrian Finch '15 (MBA), Nutanix Treadwell Singfield '18 (MBA), Zappos Victoria (Tori) Vossler '19 (MBA), PwC . . View transcript.

Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions, moderates a conversation with current students about how they made their decision to pursue a graduate degree at Simon Business School. The students discuss when they applied, what criteria were most important in making a decision, what resources helped them decide to enroll at Simon, and more! Student Panelists: Hawa Sultani '21 (MBA) Toby Motyka '21 (MBA) Vihang Shah '20 (MS in Finance) Jake Wittig '20 (MS in Accountancy) If you're in the process of making your decision—or have general questions about business school—we encourage you to reach out to our MBA or MS students to learn more about life at Simon. . . View the transcript.

Rebekah Lewin, assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, is joined by Angela Petrucco, assistant dean of career management and corporate engagement, to discuss career outcomes for Simon’s MBA Class of 2019. In addition, Angela provides some insight into in-progress results for the Class of 2020, how the internship search is going for the MBA Class of 2021, and her best advice for what prospective or admitted students can do before beginning the MBA to position themselves for career success. Learn more about employment results for our full-time MBA Class of 2019. Don’t forget to subscribe to Simon Bizcast so you never miss an episode! . . View transcript. 

Join Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, for a discussion with several MBA students who are members of The Consortium. The group reflects on the application process, the moment they received their Simon acceptance, their experience at The Consortium’s Orientation Program (OP), what they like most about Rochester, and more! Panelists include: Moderator: Chey Savoy ’21 (MBA) Juceliz Batista ’21 (MBA) Kitenge Ngongo ’21 (MBA) Crystal Thompson ’20 (MBA) It’s not too late to become a member of The Consortium for 2020—contact us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu to learn more. . . View transcript.

Join Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions, for a chat with four current MS students about all things Simon: favorite classes, club involvement, where to live in Rochester, advice for prospective students, and more! Panelists include: Hector Abreu, MS in Marketing Analytics Class of 2020 Luke Bamburoski, MS in Business Analytics Class of 2020 Tuan Ngo, MS in Finance Class of 2020 Shirley Zheng, MS in Accountancy Class of 2020 We invite you to reach out to our students if you have more questions about life as a Simon MS student, but please note that response times may be a bit longer than usual as our students are on Winter Break until mid-January. . . View transcript.

Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, sits down with Greg Bauer, associate dean of full-time programs, to discuss the ins and outs of Simon’s MBA curriculum, the Integrated Student Experience—which intentionally links coursework, co-curricular activities, and career search activities—and the STEM-designated MBA option. In addition, Dean Bauer answers pre-submitted questions about examples of client projects, alumni interaction with current students, the requirements to attain a STEM-designated MBA, and more! . . View transcript.

Andrew Brayda, senior associate director of admissions, is joined by a panel of current MBA students to discuss life at Simon. The students weigh in on how they determined the number of b-schools to apply to, coming to an analytical MBA program from a "non-traditional" background, the benefits of Simon's STEM-designated option, things they would have done differently during the application process, and more! MBA Panelists: Calvin Crockett ’20, Miguel Garcia ’20, Wallace Gundy ’20, and Raazgi Haidri ’20 . . View transcript.

Fit is important when deciding on a business school, and at Simon we believe there is no better way to truly get a sense of what your life will be like as an MBA student than to experience it for yourself. Julie Sadwick, senior associate director of admissions, chats with MBA students who visited Simon during the admissions process—they reflect on favorite campus visit memories, how attending events influenced their decision to enroll, and more! MBA Panelists: Emily Bader '20  Sean Dozier '21  Joshua West '20  Sayuri Yassuda '20  . . View transcript.

Jenn Crandall, senior associate director of admissions, sat down with Tushar Mathur, a 2017 graduate of the MS in Business Analytics program, during a visit he made to Rochester in early September. Tushar worked with Jenn throughout the application and enrollment process, and the two caught up on post-graduate career at IRI in Chicago, his favorite Simon memories, and how he stays closely involved with the Simon community by mentoring prospective and current students. Ready to take the next step toward your future career? Start at Simon—apply now! . . View transcript.

Julie Sadwick and Trista Kukucka, two members of Simon’s Admissions Committee, discuss elements of Simon’s full-time application, pitfalls to avoid as you’re preparing to apply, common misconceptions about the process, and how to distinguish yourself as an excellent candidate. View our application checklist to ensure you’re prepared with everything you’ll need to apply, and review our application deadlines to target the round that works best with your business school timeline. The checklist and deadlines are identical for MBA and MS applicants. Next Steps: Attend one of our live upcoming webinars and receive an application fee waiver (a $90 value). Preparing to Apply & Common Mistakes to Avoid – Thursday, September 12, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Round 1 Application Tips – Wednesday, September 25, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Check your eligibility and receive personalized feedback on your fit with Simon—including advice and how to best position your candidacy—before you apply. Send a copy of your resume and test scores (if you have them) to CYE@simon.rochester.edu, and we’ll respond in 3–5 business days. Start your application! . . View transcript.

Rebekah Lewin, Simon's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, chats with Heather to give a brief overview of the MS Class of 2020 and the MBA Class of 2021 by the numbers. Rebekah also recaps Simon's 2019 full-time orientation and describes the courses students are currently taking in the pre-fall term.  Check Your Eligibility: If you're interested in getting personalized feedback on your candidacy before you apply, please email your résumé or CV (and test scores) to CYE@simon.rochester.edu. We will respond in 3–5 business days with our experienced feedback on your qualifications. . . View transcript.

Rebekah Lewin, Simon's assistant dean of admissions and financial aid, joins Heather to chat about the ways in which prospective students can use the summer months to prepare for business school before the application opens. Rebekah walks through the elements of the Simon application, pieces she recommends starting now, and her best advice on how to shine as a candidate.  Visiting Campus: If you're interested in Simon's full-time MBA, mark your calendar for Experience Simon Weekend with Diversity Conference on October 11–12 and Experience Simon Weekend with Women's Conference on November 8–9. Our signature events allow you to picture yourself as a Simon student and offer the option to conduct your admissions interview in person.  If you're interested in one of our full-time MS programs, schedule an individual campus visit to get a taste of life as a Simon master's student in Rochester.  Check Your Eligibility: If you're interested in getting personalized feedback on your candidacy before you apply, please email your résumé or CV (and test scores) to CYE@simon.rochester.edu. We will respond in 3–5 business days with our experienced feedback on your qualifications. . . View transcript.

Our Admissions travel season to recruit for MBA and MS Fall 2020 entry is just getting started, and Andrew Brayda and Jenn Crandall, senior associate directors of admissions, join us to break it all down. They talk through the tours and partner organizations we travel with, share where we are headed domestically and internationally this year, and offer their best tips for making a great first impression at the table. If you're interested in finding out when you can connect with Simon in a city near you, check out our full travel schedule. . . View transcript. 

Curious about a specialized master's degree at Simon? Tune in for this discussion with all four of our MS admissions counselors as they answer frequently asked questions they receive, including how to report test scores, how we evaluate for scholarship, and if one part of the application is more important than the others—spoiler alert: all parts are weighted equally! Don't miss this opportunity to listen to members of Simon's Admissions Committee offer their best advice to prospective MS students. Panelists include: Maureen Plavnicky, senior assistant director of admissions (MS in Finance) Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions (MS in Business Analytics, MS in Marketing Analytics) Trista Kukucka, assistant director of admissions (MS in Accountancy, MS in Business Analytics) Nicole Guzski, senior assistant director of admissions (MS in Finance) During the summer months, our MS students head off to their internships or full-time jobs and therefore, have limited bandwidth. If you want to learn more about the Simon experience, contact the Admissions Office and we'll connect you with either a student or recent alum of the program you're interested in. Check back in the fall to speak with our Admissions Ambassadors for the 2019-20 academic year! . . View transcript.

Student-led clubs and organizations are an integral part of the MBA and MS student experience, allowing students to follow their passions outside of the classroom, develop leadership skills, and build their professional networks. Learn more about the various club offerings at Simon from Nate Kadar, director of student life in our Office of Student Engagement, and a panel of current and former club leaders: David Pearlroth ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Marketing Association; vice president of marketing, Simon Volunteers Sam Drexler ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Data Analytics; vice president of finance, Outdoor Adventure Club Ben Johnson ’20 (MBA) – president, UNCorked; vice president of case competitions, Simon Marketing Association Quentin Schneider ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Finance & Investment Club; vice president of marketing, Simon School Venture Fund; vice president of finance, Club Europe Arjun Arora ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Pricing Club Gavin Hall ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Consulting Club; managing director, Simon VISION Consulting Sanjan Panchal ’20 (MBA) – president, Simon Consulting Club Aisha Yusuf ’19 (MBA) – outgoing president, Simon Volunteers; outgoing vice president of marketing, Simon National Black Still have questions about clubs? Visit our website or contact the Admissions Office for more information. . . View transcript.

Looking for a chance to “meet” alumni from all four of our MS program? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Maureen Plavnicky, assistant director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, skills they learned at Simon that are most helpful in their day-to-day professional lives, advice to prospective students, and more! Panelists include: Skanda Sandeep ’18, MS in Finance Corporate and Investment Banking Analyst – Global Power and Utilities, Citigroup Paul Wehner ’18, MS in Accountancy Risk Assurance Associate, PwC Stacy Xu ’17, MS in Marketing Analytics Data Analyst, SIGMA Marketing Insights Su Zhou ’15, MS in Business Analytics Assurance Senior Associate, PwC Check out videos of Skanda, Paul, and other recent alumni in our MS Programs playlist on our YouTube channel. Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu to get started.  . . View transcript.

Looking for a chance to “meet” MBA alumni? Tune in to this Q&A session moderated by Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions. Our alumni touch on a range of topics, including why they chose Simon, impact of the Simon alumni network, the skills they learned during the program that are most applicable to their post-MBA careers, their favorite Simon memories, and more! Panelists include: Alyssa Rinck ’18 (MBA) Senior Consultant – Retail & Consumer Goods, Cognizant Erika King ’17 (MBA) FirstNet Project Manager & Analyst (Leadership Development Program), AT&T Philip Myers ’13 (MBA) Director - Treasury, Global Liquidity Management, Bank of America Shahbaaz Mubeen ’18 (MBA) Senior Program Manager, Amazon Dre Collier ’15 (MBA) Manager, Accenture Strategy   Ready to begin your business school journey? Visit simon.rochester.edu to get started.  . . View transcript.  

Join Jennifer Crandall, senior associate director of admissions, as she facilitates a panel discussion with current marketing analytics students, Paul Nelson, clinical professor of marketing and the faculty advisor for the MS in Marketing Analytics program, Libby Bakken, assistant director of MS Marketing/Business Analytics for the Jay S. and Jeanne Benet Career Management Center, and Karen Platt, director of MS advising in the Office of Student Engagement. They share information about the program structure, course offerings, STEM designation, and career outcomes for our MS in Marketing Analytics program.  View MS Class of 2018 employment results. Questions? Reach out to admissions@simon.rochester.edu and you're guaranteed a response in two business days. . . View transcript.

If you’re an admitted Simon MBA student, tune in to learn why pre-MBA conferences are highly recommended for those beginning the full-time MBA program this summer. Current MBA students Ryan Bell ’20, Ashley Brown ’20, Jazmine Carter ’20, and Dave Schryver ’20 join Andrew Brayda, senior associate director of admissions, to discuss the pre-MBA conferences they attended, preparation strategies, tips for following up afterward, and general advice for members of Simon’s MBA Class of 2021. Learn more about these pre-MBA conferences: Consortium Orientation Program Forté MBA Women’s Leadership Conference Forté Financial Services FAST Track JumpStart Poets & Quants Pre-MBA Networking Festival There’s still time to register for UR Simon Weekend April 12-14! This exclusive programming will help you get a head start on prepping for your career search and for pre-MBA conferences and networking opportunities. Register on the Admitted Student Portal by March 29. Still have questions? Reach out to us at admissions@simon.rochester.edu and we will help you navigate and evaluate your pre-MBA options. View transcript.