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SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL | EXECUTIVE MBA 1

a program tailored for those

who want the full mba experience

without career interruption

e x e c u t i v e

Because you’re ready to reachfor new hor izons.

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SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL | EXECUTIVE MB

Welcome to the programthat will change your life

The Simon Executive MBA has been specifically

designed to help you, the working professional,

no matter what your career objectives may be.

It will prepare you for the next phase of your

career, help you promote change in your

organization, increase your own business

performance, or simply help you redefine your

personal goals.

Toughen up. Because you want to reach the top.

You will learn alongside other, equally ambitious participants from

a wide range of backgrounds and industries. You will be taught by

experienced faculty whose research findings and insights are sought

by industry and the media everywhere. And you will see first-hand ho

business is conducted around the globe.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Mark ZupanDean of Simon Business School

“You’ve always stood out among your

peers. Now it’s time to continue making

your mark on the rest of the world. The

Simon Business School Executive MBA is

the program to prepare you for the next

phase of your career.

It gives you the tools you need to solve

business problems creatively and make

tough decisions in real-world situations.

Created to deliver the full MBA experi-

ence for the working professional, it will

help you build your leadership skills both

personally and professionally.

Make an investment in yourself with

a Simon education—and accelerate

your career momentum through a pro-

gram that’s designed to make the top

performers even better.

Meliora. Ever better.”

Mark Zupan

SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL | EXECUTIVE MB

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4 SIMON BUSINESS SCHOOL | EXECUTIVE MBA

Give your career a boost without leaving home.

The Simon Executive MBA provides the education

you want without putting the rest of your life on

hold. Our program incorporates the same

curriculum, resources, and faculty as our full-time

MBA without delaying your career. You’ll develop

the tools to become a more dynamic and

innovative leader, studying management and

cultivating the analytical thinking that has made

Simon Business School number one for return on

investment.

A program for professionals, by professionals.

When your classmates are as driven as you are and your professors are

experts who have shaped their industries, you can be sure that

everyone’s goal is success. Learning from peers becomes as common-

place as learning from faculty, and the connections you create with them

both will reach well beyond the classroom. The challenges will never

stop coming, but after graduating you’ll never face them unprepared.

Intensive work that gives immediate rewards.

Bi-weekly classes allow you to continue working; more importantly,

everything you learn can be applied immediately to your current career

responsibilities. As you gain a broader knowledge of current trends,

develop global awareness and problem solving techniques, you become

a more valuable asset to your colleagues and to your company.

Our MBA curriculum worksto strengthen your potential.

As one of the first business schools in

the country to develop an Executive MBA

program, we are very confident in what

we offer you.

Our lockstep course lineup allows your

learning to build on itself in a natural

progression. This ensures that you

understand exactly how the many facets

of business are interrelated.

The Leadership Practicum.

Our new leadership course is a year-

long experiential practicum that provides

a framework for personal leadership

and expands our professional develop-

ment offerings.

The course provides a framework for

defining leadership that is founded on

the concept of integrity, and then inte-

grates this framework with your personal

leadership strengths. With modules

throughout the first year, concepts in the

core curriculum will be further exploredfrom the perspective of how to imple-

ment these concepts as the leader within

your organization.

“The Simon EMBA program

helped me make better

decisions. I became moreconfident and more open to

using different approaches.

Also, learning how to get

things done efficiently

within a team structure was

extremely important for me.”

Diana Nole Executive MBA ’01President, Digital Medical Solutions

Carestream Health, Rochester, NY

Diana leads the strategy and drives

the initiatives of the second largest

division of Carestream Health, a global

healthcare equipment, software, and

services company with over 3,000

employees who do business in over

40 countries. She has found the Simon

Business School’s teaching on organi-

zational structure particularly helpful inher acquisition planning. From setting up

roles and responsibilities to rewards and

recognition, her Simon education helps

make Carestream’s new acquisitions as

successful as possible.

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We truly value yourcommitment. So we makethe most of your time.

At Simon Business School, we’re here to help

you maintain the balance of your personal and

professional life while you expand your expertise.

We make sure all of our executive candidates get

a full-time experience by getting their education to

work on a personal level. Our tools and resources

ensure that the time you’ll spend in the Simon

Executive MBA program will improve the time

you’ll spend at work for the rest of your career.

Our program format is tailored for you.

Classes are scheduled every other weekend so you have more control

over your time and online tools allow for easier collaboration outside

the classroom. An alternate option allows busy professionals to attend

class one weekend a month. Feel like you’ve been out of the picture for

too long? Our quantitative refresher course for executives will ensure

you hit the ground running.

You build the team, and the team builds you.

Before you even start your business studies you’ll cultivate a team-

based mindset through our retreat and workshop. Learning how to

lead or be part of a successful team is integral to your degree.

And once you’ve built your team, those people will become more

than just peers; they will be your partners in learning, as well as your

professional network.

We make sure you don’t haveto sweat all the small stuff.

Being prepared is a top priority in busi-

ness. But when you’re juggling so many

responsibilities it only seems fair to have

a little help. The Executive MBA team

at Simon takes care of all your extras.

From parking passes, to books and soft-

ware, to class-day meals, we organize

the logistics so your focus is always on

your studies.

Your calendar of events

Classes will meet every other Saturday,

and one Friday per month. Our Black-

board Collaborate technology will allowstudents to attend the second Saturday

online, as needed. As a result, students

have the option to attend on campus one

weekend per month.

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“There is such a great wealth

of knowledge in a Simon

EMBA classroom.

The time I spent there was

an experience I will never

forget, and an investment

I will never regret.”

Jason Aymerich Executive MBA ’10President, Software & Print Solutions

Complemar, Rochester, NY

As Rochester-based e-commerce,

fulfillment, and warehousing company

Complemar begins its international

growth strategy throughout Europe and

Asia, Jason acknowledges that the

Simon Business School EMBA program

first gave him the broader view of the

world he has today. There, he learned

of the frameworks to handle tough

competition, squeezed margins and

disruptive technology. At Simon, he

particularly valued interacting with the

wide range of business and professional

people who were taking the program

with him and recommends the experi-

ence to anyone serious about their future.

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Your fellow students will be your allies andmotivators.

You will be in an elite class of professionals. You

will share the same goals and the same drive to

go higher and do better. You’ll be surrounded by

peers whose diverse backgrounds will add an

extra dimension to your education, just as your

own will add to theirs. The tasks you will face

together at Simon will prepare you for the

challenges you will face throughout your career.

The optimum team is one with a wide range of talent.

The groups are organized specifically to ensure varied expertise. If

you are a marketing specialist, your new teammates will become your

resources in accounting, management, and operations. People from

every industry and background work as one so that you succeed both

personally and as a group.

Quality students make for a quality experience.

Affirming that the students in the Simon Executive MBA program are the

very best is what makes the program so effective. So much is demanded

of each candidate—both in and out of the classrom—that even if onestudent isn’t fully committed, the effect will be felt by all. By accepting

only determined and accountable students, with a history of success,

we guarantee the best educational experience for everyone.

Simon EMBA students: A range of backgrounds

Simon EMBA students come from a

wide range of different-sized firms. This

brings many benefits, from networking

with other c-level managers to learning

from functional experts in different

industries. Additionally, the leaders

of new entrepreneurial ventures gain

knowledge from senior managers and

established firms. Therefore, both the

team environment and the classroom

discussions are elevated by the wealth

and diversity of experiences that the

students bring with them.

40%Largecompany

40%Medium

company

20%Entrepreneurial

“The Simon EMBA program

gave me an economic

framework that both shapedmy business thinking and

helped me develop as a leader.

Each day, as I interact

with others to solve tough,

complex problems, I apply

what I learned at Simon.”

Lance Drummond Executive MBA ’85Executive Vice President

Operations and Technology

TD Canada Trust, Toronto

With a career that has spanned three

different industries—manufacturing,

operations, and banking—Lance

maintains the Simon Business School

EMBA taught him three essential skills.

First, to quickly grasp the economic

parameters of any industry—how it

makes a profit. Second, to then identifywhere the biggest opportunities lie within

that industry. And third, the program’s

accelerated schedule taught him how

to prioritize and sort what really matters

from what does not.

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Our expert faculty: your invaluable resource.

The Simon faculty is truly in a class by itself. It is an

elite group of some of the business world’s top

thinkers and researchers. Many have helped shape

their respective industries. You will be guided and

mentored by people who wrote the book on their

subjects. The discussions you will have both in and

out of the classroom will push you to look at the

world of business from a new perspective, and

then to apply the research and methods to your

own, real-world business endeavors.

Our skill and experience will drive your discovery.

Our faculty are among the top researchers in the country and regularly

incorporate their work into class curriculum. While best known for their

academic excellence, Simon Business School professors are extremely

approachable and relish the opportunity for an exchange of ideas.

They encourage students to think creatively and critically using various

methods of data analysis.

You will also learn from our research.

In addition to their own research, some of our faculty are founders and

editors of top journals, some of which are published at Simon. For

example, the Journal of Financial Economics, which is the premier

journal in financial research, was launched and is still managed at

Simon. And ground-breaking research like Professor Robert Novy-Marx’s

work on P factor underlines the excellence of scholarship at Simon.

Faculty: Range of backgrounds

Although this chart indicates a good

balance between research-based and

industry-based faculty who teach our

EMBA program, it only shows part of

the picture.

For example, a distinguished research

faculty member, Clifford W. Smith, is also

the chairman of the Board for a major

company, Home Properties.

Greg Bauer, head of research for the

Bank of Canada, a visiting professor who

taught previously at Simon, provides

both industry and academic knowledge

to his classroom. And as a result, has

won our Superior Teaching award

multiple years in a row.

David Tilson teaches one of our tool-

based courses in Statistics (Decision

Analysis), but uses his McKinsey

experience to show how these tools are

used on a daily basis for consulting and

executive decision making.

“In the Simon EMBA

program, I found something

of inestimable value: A business school rigorous

enough to seize my interest.

I was surrounded by

senior executives running

worldwide operations—but

I wasn’t there to compare

myself to others. I was

there to learn from them.”

Sarah Plasky-SachdevExecutive MBA ’99Founder and CEO

Aquavation, Rochester, NY

Walking away from your career to start a

business takes guts. Using your skills and

entrepreneurial spirit to create a product

that’s good for the earth takes vision. In

the Simon Executive MBA program, Sarah

learned how she could use her courage

and passion to create a sustainable

business model that helps others. Named

a 2013 USA Today Eco Innovator, Sarah

leads Aquavation to create one-of-a-

kind reusable water bottles that support

worthwhile charities.

55%Research

45%Industry

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Three core disciplinesin one seamless course.

The Simon EMBA program of study is designed

to create immediate impact for leaders in the

workplace. Our highly structured course

progression ensures that students have the tools

to succeed at each step of the curriculum. As the

courses increase in their depth and complexity, in

measure with the candidate’s expanding expertise,

the experience becomes that of one seamless

course taught by a series of experts.

Our methodical program leads to your effectivelearning.

The unique lockstep sequencing of the curriculum moves you through

the initial Foundation Tools, Functional Knowledge, and finally Strategic

Application. There are 16 required courses, two electives plus two free

courses available, to customize your study. What you’ll learn, and how

you’ll see it presented, will reflect challenging real-world situations.

You will see returns starting on day one.

As a Simon EMBA student, you will begin applying the business skills

and tools you learn on the job immediately. Your ability to analyze com-

plex situations will be enhanced, and your courage to make tough judg-

ments will be strengthened. But perhaps most importantly, you’ll gain

greater confidence in leading a team through the process of addressing

diverse business problems.

The Executive MBACoursework

Coursework focuses on core disciplines

with 16 required courses. Students will

take two elective courses to explore

areas of particular interest.

Presenting business plans

Building strategy, witheffective business plansand strong leadership.

We believe an entrepreneurial spirit is vital,

whether you work for a multinational corporation

or a startup organization. The core of this progra

is strengthened by a year-long business plan

course and our new leadership practicum.

Creating a business strategy in the context of the

global economy pushes our candidates to look

beyond what they normally do. And understandin

how effective leadership make new plans a reali

is integral to future success.

We help you master the importance of thebusiness plan.

You and a hand-selected team will create, evaluate, and develop a bu

ness plan before presenting in front of investors. This could be a bran

new venture, a new market entry for your existing firm, or business li

extensions.

We lay a path to help you reach the top.

The leadership practicum provides a framework for effective leader-

ship based on integrity and team strength. The practicum encompass

hands-on professional development as well as exploring issues facin

businesses today. Throughout the year we tie together our core curric

lum with the skills needed to lead an organization.

Student teams culminate their year-long

business plan development by present-

ing to a panel of faculty and investors.

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China

You will have the opportunity to take

a course in China in the spring of the

second year of the program.

There, you will focus on the specific

challenges confronted by firms

competing in emerging / transitioning

economies, with a specific emphasis

on China. The instructor will focus on

the complex interplay between macro

economic, political, social, competitiveand market conditions. You will address

the competitive strategies of Chinese as

well as Western firms.

Switzerland

You will have the opportunity to take a

course in Switzerland in the second year

of the program.

There, you will study international finance

in the heart of one of the financial capitals

of the world. First-hand presentations by

global organizations and financial institu-

tions add to your in-depth understanding

of global market issues.

Alumnus feedback

“The conversations and shared world

perspectives that I had with our Swiss

counterparts have indelibly changed the

way that I view the world and my part in

it; as China and other emerging markets

will become the dominant influences in

middle class markets, a global experi-

ence can only help enrich one’s career

path, irrespective of what it may be.”

Mat Felthousen

Executive MBA ’11

Executive Director of Information

Technology at Cleveland Institute of Art

The best way tounderstand globalbusiness is to experienceit first-hand.

We believe you should have the option to grow

an international network if you want to be a part

of the international business community. Our

Global Management Option allows you to learn

from European and Asian faculty and peers.

Our reciprocal program in Switzerland allows

candidates to share perspectives and experiences

with their Swiss counterparts. And our annual

courses in China will immerse you in a highly

diverse marketplace.

In Switzerland: You’ll see European finance in action.

Our course in International Economics and Finance, in conjunction with

our MS in Finance program in NYC, immerses you in the study of global

finance. Students travel to Switzerland for instructional visits to the

United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and financial institutions.

Visits provide first-hand exposure to international banking and financial

institutions.

In China: You’ll see the rise of a global superpower.

You will explore the hub of China for business learning and finance.

Our Emerging Markets course takes a close look at the challenges

and opportunities faced by firms working in emerging and transition-

ing economies abroad. Looking at the historical, economic, social, and

cultural situation provides a deeper understanding of the business

environment.

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9% Chairman / CEO / President

6% President / Owner / Founder

4% Additional C-level Executive

8% Executive VP / VP-level

Become part of analumni network thatmakes a difference.

Here’s what they say about us. As one of the

longest-standing Executive MBA programs in the

world, we have a lot of satisfied customers who

have gone on to do great things.

Martin Birmingham Executive MBA ’13CEO, Five Star Bank

“Simon has armed me with a critical thought process that will allow me to

deal effectively with strategic and business issues a CEO faces every day.”

Natasha Thompson Executive MBA ’09President, Food Bank of the Southern Tier

“The Simon EMBA enabled me to help those who need it most. During

my time at Simon I was hired to run the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.

Consequently I was able to seamlessly increase food distribution to low

income families by 30 percent—while still maintaining a surplus.”

Dan Burns Executive MBA ’11President, M&T Bank, Rochester Division

“I’ve acquired insights and skills that today help me lead internal

committees, make better decisions for my commercial clients, and

manage people more effectively. I owe it all to my Simon experience.”

Jim Barbato Executive MBA ’08 President, Pride Mark Homes Inc.

“Getting an MBA wasn’t about getting a piece of paper. It was about

improving myself. I’m much better now at analyzing everyday business

problems. I structure them differently and see through them a lot

quicker. I came away a different person.”

Simon graduates: where are they now?

Simon EMBA alumni throughout the

world make an impact on their organiza-

tions. While most graduates go on to

manage and lead areas of their organiza-

tion, 27 percent have started their own

firms or have risen to leadership posi-

tions in regional and global firms.

We were big on databefore data got big.

While the world is waking up to the

power of Big Data, Simon Business

School has been a worldwide leader in

data analysis for decades. It forms the

backbone of all sound business decision

making, especially in tough, demanding

times. You will learn how to harness data

to analyze problems, create innovative

solutions and deliver solid strategies to

help you in your business.

Many Simon EMBA alumni are managers

who lead their own organizations and as

such have no official title.

But 27 percent of them are founders or

leaders within their own firms or manage

sections of other, larger firms and, assuch, have official c-level positions.

27% OF ALUMNI ARE AT VP-LEVEL OR HIGHER

Toughen up.Because you’re ready toreach for new horizons.

As you are already aware, business today is get-

ting more competitive. Technology, globalization

and even the economy are piling pressure on

organizations both large and small like never

before. Margins are tighter, deadlines are more

urgent, choice is greater and customers continu-

ally demand more for less. Within this rigorous

environment, you plan to grow. You need to mak

sure you are in full control of the business you ru

It’s time to toughen up.

We are unapologetically honest about this reality.

Our program gives you insights into a wider world of highly diverse ch

lenges and opportunities. Under our careful guidance you design you

own trajectory. We give you the opportunity, the global perspective a

the ability to lead others but you already realize that no one is going

hand you the world. You will earn every bit of it.

More than 13,000 Simon alumni already know this

They continually rediscover the power of their time at Simon. As they

have already found, what you will learn with us will help you for deca

to come. You will be better able to face the challenges of an even mo

demanding future. You will be toughened up.

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Want to know more?Contact us.

Investing in the Simon Executive MBA Program is

one of the best career decisions you can make.

You will learn from leading faculty and study

alongside sharp, focused men and women who

are as ambitious as you are.

And you will toughen up. Because no matter

what business you are in or may move to, your

competitors are getting tougher too.

The first step is easy. Get in touch with us to find

out how to apply.

Our contact information

Carin C. Conlon

Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Programs

Simon Business School

University of Rochester

204 Schlegel Hall

Rochester, NY 14267-0107

PHONE: (585) 275-3439

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.simon.rochester.edu/emba

The Simon Executive MBA: An overview

START DATE

September

AVERA GE W ORK EXPE RIEN CE

12 years

TIME TO COMPLETE

22 months, with summers off

COURSES REQUIRED

16 lock-step courses, two electives

AVERA GE A GE

36

GMAT

Not required

AVERA GE U NDER GRAD UATE GPA

3.2


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