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College of ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú announces new accelerated master™s degree through partnership with University of Rochester™s Simon Business School ” ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú

Written by cpaynich | Apr 13, 2026, 3:34:30¯PM

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú has partnered with the University of Rochester™s Simon Business School to offer students a streamlined path to earning a master™s degree in business through Simon™s accelerated .

Through the program, ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú students earn a graduate business degree in just one year after completing their bachelor™s degree. Also available to prospective students considering enrollment, the program includes early admission to Simon, and students receive a guaranteed tuition scholarship, creating an efficient route to a highly prestigious graduate business degree.

œOffering this opportunity provides advantages to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú students interested in master™s degrees through Simon Business School,� said Jen Bowen, Dean for Curriculum & Academic Engagement. œAcademic advisors work closely with students to design their coursework and experiential learning to provide a path that will set them up for successful careers in national and international business. This relationship with Rochester allows our students to build on the foundation they receive at ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú in critical thinking, research skills, and global and intercultural perspectives, all important for working in business-related careers today.�

Program participants can pursue a master™s degree in areas such as accounting, artificial intelligence in business, business analytics, finance, and marketing analytics, and it™s available to ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú students with a pre-business mindset from any major who complete the required courses in business economics, computer science, mathematics, economics,  statistical and data sciences, or other courses specific to the master™s program. Students in the entrepreneurship pathway will also find this a natural fit with their interests.

Simon Business School is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the United States and recognized for delivering a strong return on investment for its graduates. The 4+1 Business Master™s Pathway program offers several benefits designed to simplify and accelerate the graduate admissions process, including:

  • Guaranteed scholarship covering at least 30% of tuition
  • Waived application fee
  • No GRE or GMAT requirement
  • Early access to graduate-level career workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions

œThis partnership with ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú reflects our shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality graduate education,� said University of Rochester Provost Nicole Sampson. œBy working with ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú and other outstanding partner institutions, we are enabling talented students to transition more easily from undergraduate to graduate study and prepare for successful careers with a Simon degree. Together, we are building a powerful bridge that expands opportunity and delivers lasting value for students and their families.�

Learn more about pre-professional advising in business at wooster.edu/area/pre-business/ and for more information about the 4+1 Business Master™s Pathway program, visit: .