Amy S. Hutton '86, '92 Full-Time M.B.A., Finance and Organizations and Markets Ph.D., Accounting Associate Professor of Business AdministrationBoston College

The most important things the Simon School gave me were an intuitive understanding of economics and analytical skills. My decision to stay for my Ph.D., rather than move to M.I.T., was a well-informed choice. . .

Gino Santini '83
M.B.A., Corporate Accounting, Applied Economics, Finance Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Policy Eli Lilly & Company

The ethical principles that are required today of successful business leaders are exemplified in the many things I learned at Simon - skills I am unconsciously applying every day in my job

Martin Hellweg '93 M.B.A., Finance, Entrepreneurship C.E.O., Swissmetal Managing Partner, Ally Management Group

My Simon education and my thinking about problems has helped me tremendously in identifying problems quickly, focusing on the real issues and guiding people through a difficult phase. That link between theory and practice is most important to actually make things applicable in the real world.

Joan Lavis '83 M.B.A., Finance and Accounting Global Head of Strategic Planning and Business Development UBS Investment Bank

Using vision, mission and direction to define the focus of an organization and to teach people to be able to carry on their messages; providing and maintaining momentum within an organization.