School of Management
Preparing leaders in business
Since 1974, the School of Management has been preparing women to be exceptional leaders in business.
In the School of Management, we don’t just talk about gender equity and social justice — they are embedded into the values of every course.
Meet the Dean
“If you are looking for a place where you can safely and authentically discover your passions and talents, build community, and establish a firm footing for the future, Simmons School of Management might just be the right fit for you.” — Astrid Sheil, Dean
Embrace Our Mission
The School of Management, through gender-equity-based principled education, will prepare you to be a consequential business leader who can excel in a dynamic global economy, drive meaningful change, and contribute positively to an interconnected world.
Take the Next Step
Join a women-centric program that will equip you with the skills, knowledge, perspective, and confidence you'll need to become a bold and principled leader.
Tap into Your Potential
At Simmons, you’ll develop the confidence to lead boldly and serve as a positive agent of change. We will help you succeed at every stage of your professional journey — providing continuous opportunities for learning and development.
Get Involved, Get Inspired
Through ECONnect — our alumni-student networking program — you’ll receive mentorship, develop interviewing and other essential skills, and engage in lifelong career development.
Receive funding to enrich your academic and professional interests beyond the classroom.
Explore the Institute's suite of Executive Education programs and the world-renowned Simmons Leadership Conference.
What Makes Us Different?
Our students testify that a Simmons education is transformational. They credit Simmons with helping them develop the skills, confidence, and connections to advance their careers. We take great pride in their success.
“The faculty are so understanding and helpful. They care about me as an individual.”
Amarachukwu Iyke-Uzonwa
BA, Economics and B.Cs in Information Technology and Cybersecurity
“There is power in the Simmons community and in networking and putting yourself out there for any opportunity... People are striving to help others, you just have to ask.”
Madeleine Mulroney
BSBA, Marketing and Retail Management
"Simmons offers opportunities to intern at more than one major corporation thanks to its Boston location."
Spotlight on Our Students and Alums
Simmons Students Support Local Women Experiencing Homelessness
Student Story
Teaching and learning are not only bound to textbooks; they can be hands-on and immediate, and Simmons encourages this. Through Social Action Leaders, we emerge with a more holistic perspective on leadership.
School of Management Highlights
80%
Recent Graduates Land Jobs at ‘Big 4’ Firms
The majority of graduates in the Accounting program have joined 'Big 4' firms. Others do well at smaller companies.
100%
Complete an Internship
Every student in a School of Management program completes at least one internship before they graduate.
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Employed or Enrolled in Graduate School
100% of our most recent graduates started graduate school or were employed within three months of graduation.
School of Management in the News
Industry Leaders Discuss Women’s Sports Era
The Simmons School of Management (SOM) recently held a virtual panel to discuss the rise of women’s sports and new career pathways in the industry. Attended by prospective graduate students, the panel included four industry leaders in the business of women’s sports and was moderated by media executive and Professor of Practice Justine Pouravelis.
SOM Faculty Member Discusses Surge in Women’s Sports
Justine Pouravelis, media executive and professor of the practice at the School of Management (SOM), recently joined a distinguished panel at the AD Club Women’s Leadership Forum held at Gillette Stadium.
New Graduate Programs Train Students in Nonprofit Management
With two new graduate programs offered by Simmons’ School of Management (SOM) — the MS in management: nonprofit management concentration and the graduate certificate in nonprofit management — students can receive robust training in both practical skills and purpose-driven leadership.
Women’s Sports Expert Featured in Boston Business Journal
Justine Pouravelis appeared in a Boston Business Journal report about Boston Legacy FC, the Boston area’s professional women’s soccer team, giving its inaugural home opener at a time when the business of women’s sports is experiencing tremendous growth.
Simmons Administrator Named a Top Voice in Higher Education
Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh, senior associate director for teaching and learning at the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE), has been named among the Top 50 Voices in Higher Education, an international recognition curated by Vevox.
Sports Industry Leaders Bring Expertise to Simmons
Three trailblazing sports industry leaders will help educate Simmons graduate students in the business of women’s sports.
Alumna Honored in Biographical Publication
Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, has honored Dr. Sara J. McKenzie ’93MBA with inclusion in Who's Who in the World.
Industry Leaders Help Shape Women’s Sports Education
A new Women’s Sports Management Advisory Board delivers elite expertise and hands-on industry perspectives to advance student success in the rapidly growing women’s sports sector.
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School of Management
With a firm foundation in finance, marketing, and management, students in the School of Management hone their business abilities and succeed in the globally competitive and multicultural world. We offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and Executive Education programs that position our students as leaders in their organizations and communities.