Study what you love.
Master business in one more year.
Four years to explore. One year to specialize.
K’s partnership with the University of Rochester Simon Business School gives K students the best of both worlds: a liberal arts education at K and a top-ranked master’s degree from the University of Rochester Simon Business School in just one additional year.
Key Benefits:
Students admitted to the pathway receive benefits designed to make the transition from undergraduate study to a business master’s degree simpler, more affordable and more career-focused.
A 30% graduate tuition scholarship
Students admitted to the program receive a guaranteed 30% tuition scholarship toward their M.S. studies.
Career support before you arrive at Simon
Early access to Simon career services, including a career module and up to three coaching sessions.
A streamlined path to graduate school
Apply with no application fee and without submitting GMAT or GRE scores.
A degree from a highly ranked business school
Pair your K degree with a master’s degree from a Top 30 U.S. business school.
Choose Your Master’s Program
After completing their Kalamazoo College bachelor’s degree, students begin a full-time, in-person M.S. program at the University of Rochester Simon Business School in Rochester, New York. The five pathways include:
| Business Analytics: Blend core business knowledge with Python and Tableau training to prep you for high-impact roles in data analytics. Choose your track and gain the tools to solve complex problems and turn big data into smarter business decisions. | |
| Finance: Focus your degree by choosing one of three career-ready concentrations: Investment Management and Financial Analysis, Corporate Financial Strategy and Investment Banking, or Financial Technology and Innovation. | |
| Management: An ideal business master’s degree for candidates from non-business backgrounds looking to excel across industries and functions. | |
| Marketing Analytics: Turn marketing data into strategy. Choose your track, dive into analytics, and gain the skills to become the go-to expert for insights, pricing, and sales decisions in today’s digital, data-driven marketplace. | |
| AI in Business: Blend Python-based analytics, core AI concepts, and hands-on projects to prepare you for a career in AI-driven business. |
How the Pathway Works
There are two opportunities to enter the Business Master’s Pathway:
1) Apply when you apply to K
You can apply to the Business Master’s Pathway at the same time you apply to Kalamazoo College, giving you the opportunity to secure conditional admission before you begin your undergraduate education. As a junior at K, you’ll reconfirm your commitment to continuing into the program through a short online process.
2) Apply during your junior year
K students can also apply to the pathway during their junior year, giving you time to explore your academic interests and career goals before deciding whether a business master’s is right for you.
Eligibility and Requirements
- Open to students in any major at K
- Maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA throughout undergraduate studies at K
- Complete calculus and statistics courses at K
- Complete application process through Simon Business School
Ready to learn more?
Explore the full details, application process, and program requirements through Simon Business School.