Simmons' MBA program is specifically designed to help women be successful leaders and managers. In addition to general business management skills, Simmons' MBA curriculum looks at how gender dynamics shape women's leadership opportunities, strategies for managing gender dynamics and corporate social responsibility.

Simmons uses the Harvard Case Study Method where students are placed in real-world situations and asked to make decisions based on their analysis of the problem. Learning methods include group discussions, team projects and collaborative research and presentations. Hands-on learning opportunities include research and publishing with faculty, client-focused market analysis, and externships with entrepreneurial companies.

Of the 200 students enrolled in the Simmons MBA program, 80% are part-time students. 22% of Simmons MBA students are minorities and 8% are international students. The average student age is 29 and 7 years of work experience and a GMAT score of 521. Most Simmons MBA students (62%) hold undergraduate degrees in humanities, social sciences and the arts. 47% of students have worked for non-profit organizations.

Career Strategies, a required course for Simmons MBA students, teaches students skills they need to find new jobs or advance in their current positions. Employers who have hired Simmons MBAs include:

• American Express
• Children's Hospital Boston
• Four Seasons Resorts
• The Gap
• Genzyme
• Harvard University
• Kraft Foods
• Monster Worldwide
• Partners Healthcare
• Sun Microsystems