William H. Meckling - who would remain dean for 19 years - was a noted economist known for his analysis and leadership in support of an all-volunteer U.S. armed service.

William E. Simon, a financial entrepreneur and former U.S. Treasury Secretary, believed in the principles and ideals of the school.

Today, Sevin Yeltekin, who succeeded Andrew Ainslie in 2020, serves as dean of Simon Business School.

Simon Master of Science (MS) programs generally only require one year of full-time study.

Students also have the opportunity to take some classes with MBA candidates, work on multicultural teams, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.

The University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences also offers a Master of Technical Entrepreneurship and Management (T.E.A.M.)

Simon Business School's NYC home is located in the Tribeca area of lower Manhattan.

Regardless of the major, all students' first-year studies include a core program designed to build a firm foundation of mathematics, statistics, and economics.