Students in any major can earn a specialized business master’s one year after graduation, with a 30% scholarship toward their graduate studies
A new partnership between Kalamazoo College and the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School gives K students in every major, from chemistry to English to music, a direct one-year path to a master’s degree from a top-30 U.S. business school.
Through Simon’s 4+1 Business Master’s Pathway, students can pursue early admission at the same time they apply to Kalamazoo College or apply during their junior year at K. Students in the pathway may choose from five full-time, one-year master’s programs at Simon: business analytics, finance, management, marketing analytics, and artificial intelligence in business.
The 4+1 Business Master’s Pathway provides students with:
- A guaranteed 30% tuition scholarship toward their master’s studies.
- A streamlined application with no application fee.
- The ability to apply without a GMAT or GRE score.
- Early access to Simon’s Benet Career Management Center, including a summer workshop followed by up to three one-on-one career coaching sessions.
- A direct path from undergraduate study to specialized graduate business training.
“Employers tell us they want people who can think across disciplines, adapt to change and take on challenging problems. That’s what a K education builds,” said Kalamazoo College President Karlyn Crowley. “Our partnership with Simon adds a business master’s to that foundation in just one more year. Students don’t have to choose between a major they’re passionate about and the career they want.”
Simon Business School is consistently ranked among the top business schools in the United States and is recognized for delivering a strong return on investment for graduates. It ranks in the top 30 among U.S. business schools in the Financial Times’ 2026 ranking.
“This partnership with Kalamazoo College reflects our shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality graduate education,” said University of Rochester Provost Nicole Sampson. “By working with Kalamazoo College 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.”
More information about Kalamazoo College’s 4+1 Business Master’s Pathway is available on our website and through the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School.
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About Kalamazoo College
Founded in 1833, Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences college located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Through the K-Plan, its signature approach to education, students design a personalized path that combines rigorous academics with study abroad, undergraduate research, career and civic engagement, and a senior integrated project. Known for its global, experiential approach to learning, Kalamazoo College is a member of Colleges That Change Lives and is included on The Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” and “Best Value Colleges” lists. Learn more at kzoo.edu.
About the University of Rochester
As a world-leading research institution, the University of Rochester connects creative problem solvers across disciplines to drive transformational discoveries. From humanities to healthcare, business to education, and music to engineering, we accelerate innovation and impact. Together, we pursue breakthroughs that make our lives—and the future—ever better. Learn more at rochester.edu.