43 episodes

Simon Bizcast is the official podcast of Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. We're here to help you navigate the business school admissions process, explore student life, and more. Your source for all things b-school.

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Simon Bizcast is the official podcast of Simon Business School at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. We're here to help you navigate the business school admissions process, explore student life, and more. Your source for all things b-school.

    Ep. 43: Simon Stories: Brigitte Zambrano

    Ep. 43: Simon Stories: Brigitte Zambrano

    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.

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    Ep. 42: Conversation with LaTanya Johns, Assistant Dean of the Benet Career Management Center

    Ep. 42: Conversation with LaTanya Johns, Assistant Dean of the Benet Career Management Center

    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.
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    Ep. 41: Part-Time Programs Student Advocates

    Ep. 41: Part-Time Programs Student Advocates

    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.

    • 28 min
    Ep. 40: Simon MS Student Experience

    Ep. 40: Simon MS Student Experience

    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.

    • 41 min
    Ep. 39: Simon MBA Student Experience

    Ep. 39: Simon MBA Student Experience

    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.

    • 31 min
    Ep. 38: Simon Club Spotlight Part Two

    Ep. 38: Simon Club Spotlight Part Two

    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!

    • 24 min

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