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Katz Graduate School of Business - MBA Program Descriptions

The following section details the full range of programs for students interested in pursuing an MBA or an MBA and another degree at the same time.

Full-time MBA Program

The innovative approach of the 11-month full-time MBA program provides students with significant benefits. The opportunity costs are lower than a traditional MBA program spanning two years since Katz students are back in the work force in half the time. Almost half of the credits in this 50-credit program are electives. In combination with the core coursework, students may choose to gain an in-depth focus in an area of advanced study. Through Management Learning Organizations (MLOs), students learn the importance of teamwork and successfully managing team dynamics. These MLOs also help students hone their analytical skills and work as a team to develop creative, practical, and viable solutions for a wide variety of problems. At the Katz School, students work in a fast-paced, rigorous environment that provides them with an excellent foundation for business in the 21st century.

The full-time MBA program consists of a Transition Module, which is a two-week orientation period at the beginning of the program, followed by six course sessions lasting seven weeks apiece. A seven-week course session typically includes four to five courses of 1.5 credits each. Three credit courses are spread out over two modules, making their total duration 14 weeks. The program runs from the beginning of July until the middle of June of the following year.

MBA Programs Contact Information

Katz Graduate School of Business
Office of Enrollment Management
276 Mervis Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: (412) 648-1700
Fax: (412) 648-1659
E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

MBA Application Procedures and Deadlines

A rolling admissions system is used, so early application is encouraged. The school's Admissions Committee reviews full-time applications approximately every four to six weeks from November through May. International students should submit their applications by February 15. Applicants also have the option of applying online via the school's Web site.

In addition to the application and the written essays detailed therein, students must submit transcripts of all previous academic work at colleges or universities, two letters of recommendation, and results of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). International students must also submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Admissions Qualifications

Prospective students applying to the MBA program must have completed the following requirements to qualify for admissions consideration:

  • An earned undergraduate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • Previous coursework or demonstrated capacity in mathematics; applicants must satisfactorily complete at least one university-level calculus course that covers both differentiation and integration. Applicants who have not completed the calculus requirement will be considered for admission and if accepted, admission will be conditional until the satisfactory completion of a calculus course. Full-time MBA candidates are required to complete the calculus course prior to the July start date.
  • Coursework in accounting, economics, statistics, and computer science is recommended prior to entering the MBA program.
  • Applicants are expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that are evaluated through written essays, test scores, and/or a personal interview.
  • Applicant Selection Criteria

    The Admissions Committee reviews and evaluates each applicant's academic record, aptitude for graduate study in business as indicated by the GMAT, letters of recommendation, essays, professional work history, previous academic work, and other information.

    The Admissions Committee is interested in the applicant's evidence of academic qualification, personal characteristics that predict success in a management career, and the individual's expression of motivation for graduate business study, as well as of thoughtful, realistic career objectives.

    Financial Assistance

    The awarding of financial aid is highly competitive since there is a limited amount of scholarship support available. Consideration of financial aid is independent of the admissions decision.

    Full-time MBA candidates requesting financial aid should submit completed admissions and financial aid applications by February 15 of the year of expected entry into the program. Applications submitted or completed after February 15 will be reviewed for scholarship aid only if resources are still available. The primary source of financial assistance is tuition scholarships, awarded in various amounts and applied against tuition charges. These scholarships are primarily merit-based; financial need is a secondary consideration.

    To be considered for scholarships, applicants must submit the Katz School scholarship aid application included with the application materials. International candidates are considered for Katz School scholarships but must show evidence of sufficient resources for completion of the MBA program as part of the application process. Katz School scholarships are generally available only to full-time MBA students and usually awarded prior to matriculation.

    Occasionally, Katz offers teaching fellowships or assistantships to MBA students who have compelling professional credentials. Because of the amount of coursework students must undertake, evidence of superb time management skills in addition to professional credentials or certification is required.

    There are several loan funds available for MBA students. All of them offer low interest rates. The school's Web site provides more details. For information on applying for Stafford Loans and other forms of financial support, see the Financial Aid section.

    Tuition and Fees

    Based on the school's 11-month program and course schedule, students pay half-term tuition at the beginning of the Transition Module; full tuition during the Fall and Spring Terms, and half-term tuition in the Summer Term. In addition to the University-wide fees, MBA students are also required to pay a $1,700 fee* (regardless of residency) for the Transition Module and all professional workshops, and a $395 laptop fee* each term (exceptions are made for students who have equivalent laptops). A $200* nonrefundable deposit fee is required of all applicants admitted to the full-time program. See the school's Web site for the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/.

    (* These fees are subject to change.)

    MBA Program Academic Standards

    The following section details academic standards for the full-time MBA programs.

    Good Academic Standing

    In order to maintain good academic standing, a cumulative quality point average of 3.00 or above in all courses applicable to the MBA degree is required throughout the program and for graduation from the MBA program.

    Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

    Any student whose QPA falls below 3.00 at any time during the program may be subject to academic probation and/or dismissal from the full-time MBA program. Exceptions to the school's guidelines and procedures may be considered only through written petition to the Assistant Dean for MBA Program.

    Dean's List

    The Dean's List for full-time MBA students is compiled at the end of each term and consists of 20% of the student body with the highest quality point averages.

    Other Academic Honors

    The Katz School recognizes high academic achievement through the following honors and awards.

    Beta Gamma Sigma is an international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs. Each year, MBA as well as CBA (College of Business Administration) and doctoral students are inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma.

    Marshall Alan Robinson Prize is awarded at graduation to a full-time MBA student who has demonstrated academic and professional excellence in the MBA program.

    Albert Wesley Frey Prize is awarded to a full-time MBA student for the highest academic performance among all full-time graduating students.

    Vincent W. Lanfear Prize is awarded to an evening MBA student for highest academic performance among all part-time graduating students.

    Sheth Scholar in Marketing is awarded to two MBA students each year for exemplary performance in marketing coursework.

    Grade Reports and Transcripts

    Students may access their grades at the end of the 14-week terms (Fall and Spring) and at the end of the seven-week terms (Summer) via the following Web site: http://student-info.pitt.edu. At the conclusion of each of the University's academic terms, the University will mail a grade report to each student's address on file with the Registrar's Office. Only the Registrar's Office mails grade reports. The school's student records office does not report grades to students at the end of each term. After grades have been mailed, the school's student records office can provide an Internal Academic Report to any student upon request. These reports contain all courses, grades, and the overall QPA. Official transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar's Office, G-3 Thackeray Hall, for a fee.

    Transfer of Graduate Level Courses

    Students are permitted to transfer up to 17 graduate credit hours from other AACSB-accredited MBA programs. However, these credits may not have been applied to another degree. If a student earned a degree at another school, the student must verify by letter that the courses desired for transfer did not apply to that degree; if a degree was not earned then a letter is not necessary. All courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or higher to be eligible for transfer consideration.

    If a student wishes to have previously earned graduate credits applied to the MBA degree as transfer credits, the appropriate forms must be completed and returned to the school's student records office. The student will be informed of the results after a review by the appropriate faculty members.

    If a student must relocate during his or her studies at the Katz School, 17 credits may be taken at an AACSB-accredited MBA program to complete the MBA degree at the University of Pittsburgh. Courses taken at other institutions may or may not be approved by the Katz School faculty. It is therefore recommended that each course be pre-approved for transfer before enrollment.

    A student must have earned a minimum of 33 credits from the University of Pittsburgh in order to qualify for an MBA degree from the Katz School. Note that all transfer credits are subject to the guidelines imposed by the statute of limitations. Thus, in order to count toward the MBA degree, all transfer credits must have been taken within four years from the date of matriculation in the MBA Program at the Katz School.

    Statute of Limitations

    The Katz School requires completion of all degree requirements within four years of original registration. Under extraordinary circumstances, this statute may be extended, one year at a time, to a maximum of six years. Extension of the statute of limitations will be considered by the Associate Dean upon written request. A detailed request must be filed before the end of the statutory period. Under no circumstances will a student be allowed more than six years to complete the MBA degree.

    This statute of limitations also governs the acceptability of transfer credits. Presented as part of the MBA degree, credits earned outside the Katz School must have been earned within the four-year period of the date of graduation. Credits more than four years old but less than six years as of graduation will be considered for acceptance upon written petition to the Associate Dean.

    Academic Integrity

    All students are expected to adhere to the school's Code of Academic Standards, copies of which are available in the dean's office as well as the school library. These standards follow the University's guidelines with several procedure changes. Students may also contact the school's academic integrity officer for advice or clarification of academic integrity guidelines.

    MBA Advising

    Full-time professional academic advisors provide academic advising to full-time and evening MBA students and serve as information resources. Advisors are available to meet with students throughout the year to assist with the registration process, review course offerings, plan course schedules for the term, and address issues related to academic performance and fulfillment of degree requirements. Faculty members also provide MBA students guidance on course selection based on course content and career options within a concentration area.

    Placement

    The goal of the Career Services Center is to help students meet their career objectives. Comprehensive career management programs and special events are provided to prepare students for the job search and to develop career plans. Throughout the year, a variety of programs and services are offered to prepare students to compete aggressively in the job market. This is accomplished through a series of workshops and resources that have been combined to form a comprehensive Career Management Program. Some elements of this program are:

  • Interview Skills workshop
  • Case Interview workshop
  • Mock Interview Day
  • Personal Best Day
  • Career Fair
  • Networking workshop and assistance
  • On-campus interviewing
  • Online job databanks (Jobtrak/Career Central)
  • One-on-one career counseling
  • Videotaped practice interviews
  • Web-based resume referral system
  • Interaction with the corporate community is also an integral part of the program, benefiting both employers and students. While it allows company representatives to create a presence on campus, it gives students an opportunity to learn about important industry trends. The Katz School follows standards for placement established by the MBA Career Services Council. Final statistics are reported as of September 30 every year. Information concerning the most recent graduating class can be found on the school's Web site.

    MBA Degree Requirements

    All students must fulfill the following requirements in order to receive the full-time MBA degree:

    1) A minimum of 50 credits of approved graduate work
    2) The appropriate distribution of required core courses and elective courses
    3) A minimum cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 3.00

    MBA Core Curriculum

    The following core courses, totaling 28.5 credits, are required of all full-time MBA students (credit amounts are noted in parentheses):

    BACC 2404/2405 Accounting (3)
    BQOM 2404/2405 Statistical Analysis (3)
    BECN 2401 Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions (3)
    BFIN 2005 Financial Management (2)
    BMKT 2410 Marketing Management (2)
    BOAH 2401 Organizational Behavior (3)
    BOAH 2410 Human Resources for Competitive Advantage (2)
    BMIS 2410 Information Systems (2)
    BQOM 2410 Decision Technologies in Manufacturing & Operations Mgmt (2)
    BSE0 2401 Business Ethics & Social Performance (1.5)
    BIND 2401 Competing in a Global Environment (3)
    BSEO 2405 Managing Strategic Performance (2)

    The remaining credits required for the degree are to be taken in the student's area of study and in other elective course work.

    Areas of Study

    In place of majors, the Katz School offers areas of study in accounting; economics; finance; management of information systems; marketing; organizational behavior and human resource management; operations, decision sciences, and artificial intelligence; strategy, environment, and organizations. Students can customize their MBA to suit their career goals by choosing from a wide array of electives in these eight fields.

    Students may also choose to take elective courses through other professional schools at the University including the School of Law, the Graduate School of Public Health, the School of Social Work, the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and the School of Information Sciences.

    In addition, there are sets of courses designated as signature programs that prepare MBA students for given career paths and provide an interdisciplinary depth of field. There are currently signature programs available in finance, marketing, management of information systems, productivity and quality control, human resources, and strategy.

    A description of each of the eight areas of study follows:

    Accounting

    Advanced study in accounting prepares students to better understand the activities of business and not-for-profit organizations. The accounting courses emphasize the understanding of accounting data to facilitate the use of these data by business managers concerned with the proper allocation of resources and with making investment decisions.

    Economics

    Courses in economics synthesize from the literature of economics those principles and findings that assist in the performance of managers. Microeconomic analysis is centered on the determination of price and output levels in the firm, contingent upon the competitive structure in which the firm operates. Elective courses provide greater understanding of the macro and international environments in which business operates, the use of game theory in business strategy, and economic forecasting.

    Finance

    The study of finance is designed to prepare students for managerial careers in corporate finance, investment analysis, financial consulting, and financial institutions. The coursework presents an integrated treatment of the economic foundations of finance, and the functions of capital markets and financial institutions. The courses provide a thorough understanding of how capital and financial markets operate, and how to manage corporate assets and financial claims in the marketplace. Primary emphasis is placed on the role of the financial manager in achieving corporate objectives. This includes financial planning, capital budgeting, financial control, raising capital, and investing management. The signature program in finance is in valuation with a strong emphasis in corporate finance.

    Management Information Systems

    An MBA with a focus in Information Systems (IS) prepares students to operate in the modern "information intensive" business environment in one of the growing number of positions requiring a combination of business and computer information systems expertise. The central theme is that information has become a critical resource that can be employed by business to its advantage in the competitive marketplace. The role of information systems in the organization is no longer restricted to the service function that was performed in the early years of the computer era.

    Students electing this area of study will be prepared to manage information effectively, to assess the most appropriate role to be played by information and information technology in the overall business strategy, and to work with others to ensure that information systems are developed to fulfill the organization's information objectives. For those desiring more intensive work in IS, a double degree combining the MBA with the MS in the Management of Information Systems (MIS) is also available. This degree is a Katz School signature program and is a high teaching priority for the faculty. See the description of the MBA/MIS Program.

    Marketing

    This area of study is designed to prepare students for careers in marketing management. Marketing is a critical decision area not only in commercial (for profit) organizations but also in healthcare, government, educational, and other non-profit institutions. Among the topics discussed are marketing strategy, new product development, marketing research, pricing, distribution, advertising and promotion, brand management, and global marketing.

    This area of study prepares students for careers in brand management, sales, advertising, and general marketing. In addition, the school has recently developed a signature program in product development and management that focuses on engineered products and technology-oriented services. This program involves the participation of the Department of Industrial Engineering in the University's School of Engineering.

    Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

    Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management focuses on understanding human behavior at work and developing effective management strategies for maximizing the human capital within organizations. This program examines current issues such as employee involvement, high performance work systems, and the use of teams within organizations.

    In addition, many traditional areas are emphasized due to their critical role in effectively managing people at work, including motivation, leadership, performance assessment, and communication. Strengths of this area are its interdisciplinary nature that relies on a solid grounding in the behavioral sciences, applied statistics, and economics. The effective utilization of the human capital within a rapidly changing, global environment is a key aspect of sustained competitive advantage within organizations of today and tomorrow.

    Operations, Decision Sciences, and Artificial Intelligence

    The "operations" function of a firm deals with the effective production and distribution of goods and services, and thus forms an integral part of the management activity in industries as diverse as banking, financial services, software, telecommunications, electronics and automobiles. An MBA with a focus in "operations" prepares students for a line job in such industries as well as for a career in management consulting.

    The importance of this area has grown rapidly in recent years for three reasons. First, improvements in the computer and information processing technologies have resulted in easier and more widely spread applicability and use of operations modeling techniques. These techniques allow managers to identify, even in the presence of uncertainty, "best" decisions quickly, and to evaluate "what-if" scenarios easily. Second, inexpensive and automated data collection and manipulation has led to the burgeoning data mining and artificial intelligence industries. These techniques allow managers to glean useful managerial information from large amounts of data. 

    Finally, in an effort to improve their performance, companies are focusing on their intra- and inter-firm value chains. Restructuring the value chains has led to improved profitability at the companies. All three trends are expected to continue in the future, further increasing the importance of the operations function. The operations faculty offer several signature programs, which the students can choose from depending on their career interests and objectives.

    Strategy, Environment, and Organizations

    This area of study offers two fields in which MBA students may focus: Strategic Planning and Policy and Public Affairs and Social Policy.

    Strategic Planning and Policy

    Organizations of all sizes and degrees of complexity depend on the planning and implementation skills of their general managers for the attainment of their objectives. The strategic planning and policy field is concerned with the development of frameworks for analyzing strategic problems and opportunities confronting corporate-level executives and managers of business units.

    MBAs who are interested in participating in the definition, analysis, and execution of major decisions, many of which are ill-defined and risky, should consider elective courses in the strategic planning and policy field. Students in strategy pursue a variety of career options including corporate staff analysis, general management, entrepreneurship, and new business formation.

    Although the MBA program is designed to provide all students with a certain level of understanding of these strategic management issues and processes, the pursuit of different combinations of strategic planning and policy electives will strengthen one's preparation for particular types of assignments in competitive analysis, planning systems design, technology strategy, acquisition studies, and new venture development.

    Public Affairs and Social Policy

    Advanced study in this area focuses on the management of public affairs and corporate social policies. Most business firms operate in complex environments where governmental regulations, public policies, social pressure groups, legal and political systems, technological innovations, and ethical standards directly affect managerial decision making. The strategies and techniques for coping with these environmental forces and for managing a firm's external social relations are given special attention in a series of advanced courses. The major emphasis is upon development of professional competence in the management of a firm's public and social relationships.

    Public affairs managers can be found in departments of public affairs, issues management, strategic planning, community relations, charitable or philanthropic relations and corporate foundations, stockholder or customer services, media relations, and government relations. Public affairs management is important in corporations, as well as in nonprofit organizations such as private foundations, and cultural institutions.

    Part-Time/Evening MBA Program

    The part-time/evening MBA program was recently ranked among the top 20 in the country by US News and World Report in their annual ranking of business programs. The evening program offers nearly the same curriculum and encompasses the same teaching philosophies as the full-time MBA program. The MBA can be earned in three years by taking approximately six credits per term. The program runs year-round with Fall, Spring, and Summer trimesters of 14 weeks each. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings, with some Saturday classes available.

    Contact Information

    Office of Enrollment Management
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    276 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1700
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    Admissions

    Students are admitted in the Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms. Applicants should submit an application one or two months in advance of the desired entry date.

    Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. school or the non-U.S. equivalent; proficiency in calculus (if not, may be admitted conditionally and required to enroll in one MBA course while meeting this requirement); ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.

    The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required, and for international applicants, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is also a requirement.

    Tuition and Fees

    Evening MBA students pay on a per credit basis each term (1.5 - 8.5 credits considered part-time). In addition to the University-wide fees, a $60 professional workshop fee (subject to change) is required each term.

    Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

    If the student's QPA falls below 3.00 upon completion of 12 credits or any time thereafter, the student will be subject to academic probation and/or dismissal from the program. Exceptions to the school's guidelines and procedures may be considered only through written petition to the Assistant Dean for MBA Program.

    Part-Time Degree Requirements

    All students must fulfill the following requirements in order to receive the part-time MBA degree:

    1. A minimum of 52.5 credits of approved graduate work
    2. The appropriate distribution of required core courses and elective courses
    3. A minimum cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 3.00

    Evening MBA Core Curriculum

    The following core courses (totaling 34.5 credits) are required of all evening MBA students. The majority of core courses are three credits due to the format of the evening program. Electives are similar to the full-time MBA offerings.

    BACC 2401 Accounting (3)
    BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis (3)
    BECN 2401 Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions (3)
    BFIN 2006 Financial Management (3)
    BMKT 2410 Marketing Management (3)
    BOAH 2401 Organizational Behavior (3)
    BOAH 2411 Human Resources for Competitive Advantage (3)
    BMIS 2411 Information Systems (3)
    BQOM 2411 Decision Technologies in Manufacturing & Operations Mgmt (3)
    BSE0 2401 Business Ethics and Social Performance (1.5)
    BIND 2401 Competing in a Global Environment (3)
    BSEO 2406 Managing Strategic Performance (3)

    MBA/Master of Science in the Management of Information Systems (MS-MIS) Program

    The Katz School offers a dual-degree program that awards both an MBA and an MS in the Management of Information Systems. The curriculum extends the 11-month MBA program to include advanced MIS coursework and a practicum in information management. Full-time students can complete the dual-degree program (73.5 credits required) in 20 months, four of which are usually spent working in an internship position. The program can be completed on a part-time/evening basis. The MS also can be completed by students who have already earned an AACSB-accredited MBA degree.

    Contact Information

    Associate Director
    MS in MIS Program
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    182 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-2268
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    MBA/Master of International Business (MIB)

    With this dual-degree program students can earn an MBA and a Master of International Business degree in about two years. To qualify for the program, candidates must have a minimum of two years of college-level language education or the equivalent proficiency in a second language. In addition, an integral part of the program is a required foreign internship in which a relevant foreign language is used in the work setting on a routine basis. The MBA/MIB dual degree requires all of the MBA work plus 24 additional credits for a total of 74 credits. The dual degree can be completed on a part-time/evening basis. Students who have already earned an AACSB-accredited MBA can obtain the MIB degree by completing 31.5 credits of coursework.

    Contact Information

    Office of Enrollment Management
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    276 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1700
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    MBA/Master of Arts

    The Katz School and the Area Studies Programs offer a dual MBA/MA degree that incorporates MBA courses and graduate level interdisciplinary courses in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). Four area studies programs in East Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, Russian and East European Studies, and West European Studies, allow students to tailor the curriculum to prior experience and current interests. Students must meet a foreign language competency requirement and submit separate applications to the Katz School and to FAS. This program requires a total of 75 credits and can be completed on a part-time/evening basis as well.

    Contact Information

    Office of Enrollment Management
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    276 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1700
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    MBA/Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA)

    Offered with the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the joint MBA/MPIA enables students who are in the process of acquiring professional training in public policy (with a focus on international relations) to simultaneously obtain a substantial knowledge of private sector management with a focus on international business. The program normally requires at least five terms of full-time study and a total of 75 credits. It can also be completed on a part-time/evening basis.

    Contact Information

    Office of Enrollment Management
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    276 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1700
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    Master of Health Administration (MHA) and (MHA/MBA)

    A Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree is offered jointly by the Katz School and the Graduate School of Public Health. The program is fully accredited and offers an inter-school curriculum that includes a management residency and lecture series. The MHA degree (30 credits required) can be completed in one and a half years of full-time study or on a part-time/evening basis. Students can also earn an MBA (50 credits required) in addition to the MHA.

    Contact Information

    Graduate School of Public Health
    University of Pittsburgh
    Crabtree Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 624-3125

    MBA/Joint Degree in Business and Law (MBA/JD)

    The Katz School and the School of Law provide the opportunity for a student to earn both an MBA and a JD degree in a period of three and a half years of full-time study. A total of 115 credits is required for both degrees.

    Contact Information

    Admissions Office
    University of Pittsburgh
    School of Law
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1412

    Executive MBA

    The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a 20-month program that enables professional managers to earn a fully accredited MBA degree (51 credits required) without career interruption by attending classes on alternate Fridays and Saturdays. This program requires seven to ten years of mid-level management experience for admittance.

    Contact Information

    Director
    Executive MBA Program
    Mellon Hall
    University of Pittsburgh
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1607

    International Executive MBA

    An International Executive MBA program is also available and the MBA degree (51 credits required) can be earned in 18 months in two international locations: Sao Paulo, Brazil and Celakovice, Czech Republic. Students are in residence for nine-14 days every two months.

    Contact Information

    Director
    International Business Center
    Katz Graduate School of Business
    343 Mervis Hall
    Pittsburgh, PA 15260
    Phone: (412) 648-1509
    E-mail: mba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
    Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu/

    MBA Course Listings

    Listed below are the MBA courses typically offered by the Katz School.

    BACC 2404 Accounting 1
    BACC 2405 Accounting 2
    BACC 2510 Intermediate Financial Reporting and Analysis 1
    BACC 2511 Intermediate Financial Reporting and Analysis 2
    BACC 2517 Accounting for Non-profit Organizations
    BACC 2521 Accounting for Business Combination & Consolidation
    BACC 2524 A Risk Analysis Approach to Auditing
    BACC 2528 Managerial Accounting
    BACC 2531 Tax Accounting 1
    BACC 2532 Tax Accounting 2
    BACC 2536 Financial Statement Interpretation
    BACC 2537 Taxes and Management Decisions
    BACC 2549 Strategic Cost Management
    BACC 2060 Independent Study in Accounting
    BAIM 2527 Rule-Based Expert Systems 1
    BAIM 2528 Rule-Based Expert Systems 2
    BECN 2016 International Monetary Economics
    BECN 2017 International Trade and Investment
    BECN 2401 Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions
    BECN 2509 Global Macroeconomics 1
    BECN 2510 Global Macroeconomics 2
    BECN 2513 Managing Risk in a Global Enterprise
    BECN 2060 Independent Study in Economics
    BFIN 2005 Financial Management
    BFIN 2011 Corporate Finance
    BFIN 2013 Efficiency of Capital Markets
    BFIN 2015 Short-Term Finance
    BFIN 2019 Investment Management
    BFIN 2020 Capital Markets
    BFIN 2023 Financial Institutions: Theory
    BFIN 2024 Financial Institutions: Structure/Issues
    BFIN 2030 Valuation 1
    BFIN 2130 Valuation 2
    BFIN 2031 Creating Value Through Restructuring
    BFIN 2047 Topics in Investments
    BFIN 2048 Applied Corporate Finance
    BFIN 2053 International Corporate Finance
    BFIN 2054 International Capital Markets
    BFIN 2057 Derivatives
    BFIN 2060 Independent Study in Finance
    BIND 2401 Competing in a Global Environment
    BIND 2500 International Research
    BIND 2552 Firm Behavior in Emerging Market Economy
    BIND 2554 Entering Foreign Markets 1
    BIND 2555 Entering Foreign Markets 2
    BIND 2558 International Professional Study Abroad 1
    BIND 2559 International Professional Study Abroad 2
    BIND 2060 Independent Study in Business Administration
    BIND 2063 Independent Study in International Business
    BMIS 2051 Project Management
    BMIS 2053 Human and Computer Interaction
    BMIS 2070 Telecommunication Management
    BMIS 2410 Information Systems
    BMIS 2536 Enterprise-Wide Computing Solutions
    BMIS 2547 Distributed Architecture (Client Server)
    BMIS 2548 Process-Oriented Business Programming
    BMIS 2549 Object-Oriented Business Programming
    BMIS 2556 MIS Practicum
    BMIS 2566 Data Structures
    BMIS 2569 Object-Oriented Systems Design
    BMIS 2577 Local Area Networks
    BMIS 2578 Commerce on the Information Superhighway
    BMIS 2584 Managing Software Design
    BMIS 2586 Impact Analysis
    BMIS 2588 Data Base Management
    BMIS 2589 Systems Analysis and Design
    BMIS 2060 Independent Study in Management Information Systems
    BMKT 2410 Marketing Management
    BMKT 2509 Marketing Planning and Strategy
    BMKT 2513 Consumer Behavior 1
    BMKT 2514 Consumer Behavior 2
    BMKT 2516 Current Issues in Marketing Management
    BMKT 2521 Industrial Marketing
    BMKT 2522 Sales Management
    BMKT 2523 International Marketing
    BMKT 2525 Product Management
    BMKT 2526 Product Development and Management
    BMKT 2528 Advertising
    BMKT 2529 Pricing and Sales Promotion
    BMKT 2531 Marketing Research
    BMKT 2532 Pricing Strategies and Tactics
    BMKT 2060 Independent Study in Marketing
    BOAH 2401 Organizational Behavior
    BOAH 2410 Human Resources for Competitive Advantage
    BOAH 2517 Interpersonal Skills
    BOAH 2519 Negotiations 1
    BOAH 2520 Negotiations 2
    BOAH 2521 Staffing Organizations
    BOAH 2522 Compensation
    BOAH 2523 Human Resources Planning & Strategy 1
    BOAH 2524 Human Resources Planning & Strategy 2
    BOAH 2527 Cross Cultural Dimensions of International Management
    BOAH 2531 Interpersonal and Communication Skills
    BOAH 2060 Independent Study in Human Resources Management
    BQOM 2404 Statistical Analysis 1
    BQOM 2405 Statistical Analysis 2
    BQOM 2410 Decision Technologies in Manufacturing & Operations Management
    BQOM 2515 Applied Decision Technologies: Project Management
    BQOM 2518 Simulation
    BQOM 2521 Decision Making in a Complex Environment
    BQOM 2527 Rule-Based Expert Systems
    BQOM 2530 Distribution Networks
    BQOM 2531 Supply Chain Management
    BQOM 2545 Production Management
    BQOM 2549 Strategic Cost Management
    BQOM 2571 Decision Technologies: Financial Services
    BQOM 2574 Data Mining 1
    BQOM 2575 Data Mining 2
    BQOM 2904 Creativity & Problem Solving
    BQOM 2060 Independent Study in Quantitative Methods
    BSEO 2402 Managing Public Affairs and Regulation
    BSEO 2405 Managing Strategic Performance
    BSEO 2511 Management of Strategic Alliances
    BSEO 2523 Comparative Management
    BSEO 2525 Competitive Intelligence
    BSEO 2528 Legal Environment of Business
    BSEO 2530 Strategic Planning & Control
    BSEO 2531 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Initiation
    BSEO 2536 International Corporate Planning 1
    BSEO 2537 International Corporate Planning 2
    BSEO 2538 Strategic Leadership
    BSEO 2540 Government Regulation
    BSEO 2061 Independent Study in Strategic Planning and Policy


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