Known worldwide for research and education in finance, Simon also provides an intimate setting where entrepreneurship, business analytics, accounting, and marketing flourish. Simon emphasizes practical learning. The Mark Ain Business Model competition is a university-wide contest with $14,000 in cash prizes for students who can come up with the best business models. The school also hosts a marketing case competition, with a cash prize of $5,000. Through the Vision Partnership Program, small groups of students work with real businesses on consulting projects. Nearly half of the Simon class consists of Asians.