About the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business believes two things to be universally true: Business never stops reinventing itself, and neither should businesspersons. As a global, AACSB-accredited institution, Katz offers MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, and specialized master's programs in accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, and supply chain management that are continually ranked among the world's best by independent publications. Led by a world-renowned faculty, the curriculum incorporates groundbreaking research, the entrepreneurial spirit, and an emphasis on experience-based learning. As part of the University of Pittsburgh, Katz students and faculty enjoy an abundance of opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Leadership and Agility

The leadership network spans the globe: over 30,000 Pitt Business alumni live in more than 90 countries. Through their Career Management Center, Katz builds partnerships with leading companies and assist students in realizing their full career potential. Katz considers the City of Pittsburgh to be more than their address--it defines them. Katz shares the city's spirit of resiliency and collaboration, and is a partner in its progress. Established in 1960, but with history dating to 1907, Katz is the first school to offer a one-year MBA and was among the first to offer an Executive MBA. Katz believe that success favors the agile, which is why students are immersed in real-world experiences so they graduate ready to build, lead, and contribute immediately.

Programs of Study

One Year MBA

• Credit Hours: 51
• Length: 12 months
• Start Date: May
• Type: Full-time
• Format: On-Campus

Two-Year MBA

• Credit Hours: 57
• Length: 21 months
• Start Date: August
• Type: Full-time
• Format: On-Campus

Pro MBA

• Credit Hours: 51
• Length: 12-48 months
• Start Date: August/January/August
• Type: Part-time
• Format: Blended Online

Specialized Masters

• Programs of Study: Accounting, Marketing Science, Finance, MIS, Supply Chain Management
• Credit Hours: 30
• Length: 9 months
• Start Date: August
• Type: Full-time
• Format: On-Campus

Katz Research Centers

• Center for Branding
• David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership
• Center for Executive Education
• Center for Healthcare Management
• International Business Center
• Center for Supply Chain Management

Financial Aid

Tuition scholarships provide the primary source of financial assistance for incoming full-time Katz students. These merit-based scholarships are awarded in various dollar amounts and are directly applied to tuition charges.

Cost of Study

Full-Time, Pennsylvania Residents

 One-Year MBA:

• Tuition: $44,454
• Professional Fees: $4,500
• University Fees: $1,275
• Total: $50,229

Two-Year MBA:

• Tuition: $44,452
• Professional Fees: $6,000
• University Fees: $1,700
• Total: $52,152

 Specialized Masters:

• Tuition: $28,540
• Professional Fees: $1,700
• University Fees: $850
• Total: $31,090

 Full-Time, Non-Pennsylvania Residents

 One-Year MBA:

• Tuition: $61,017
• Professional Fees: $4,500
• University Fees: $1,275
• Total: $66,792

 Two-Year MBA:

• Tuition: $61,016
• Professional Fees: $6,000
• University Fees: $1,700
• Total: $68,716

 Specialized Masters:

• Tuition: $38,664
• Professional Fees: $1,700
• University Fees: $850
• Total: $41,214

 Part-Time, Pennsylvania Residents

 Professional MBA:

• Tuition: $65,127 
• Professional Fees: $1,200
• University Fees: $2,160
• Total: $68,487

 Specialized Masters:                                                                              

• Tuition: $32,490
• Professional Fees: $1,400
• University Fees: $1,080
• Total: $34,970

 Part-Time, Non-Pennsylvania Residents

Professional MBA:

• Tuition: $98,583 
• Professional Fees: $1,200
• University Fees: $2,160
• Total: $101,943

Living and Housing Costs

One-Year MBA:

• Living Expenses: $15,740
• Health Insurance: $2,263
• Total: $18,003.

Two-Year MBA:

•  Living Expenses: $27,545
• Health Insurance: $3,960
• Total: $31,505

Specialized Masters:

• Living Expenses: $11,805
• Health Insurance: $1,697
• Total: $13,502

Students should add $4,160 per year for each dependent family member.

The University of Pittsburgh does not provide graduate student housing; however, there are numerous housing options available in the nearby area.

Student Group

Class Profiles:

Entering Students

• Full-Time MBA: 82
• Professional MBA: 100
• Specialized Masters: 120

Average Work Experience (months)

• Full-Time MBA: 54
• Professional MBA: 47
• Specialized Masters: 7

Average GMAT

• Full-Time MBA: 613
• Professional MBA: 545
• Specialized Masters: 660

Average GPA

• Full-Time MBA: 3.28
• Professional MBA: 3.24
• Specialized Masters: 3.44

International Students

• Full-Time MBA: 46%          
• Professional MBA: 3%
• Specialized Masters: 65%

Female Students

• Full-Time MBA: 34%          
• Professional MBA: 35%
• Specialized Masters: 65%

Diversity Students

• Full-Time MBA: 23%          
• Professional MBA: 14%
• Specialized Masters: 7%

Student Outcome

Area of Concentration & Career Paths

Finance:

• Investment Management
• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Consulting

Information Systems and Technology Management:

• IS Management
• Business Analysis
• IT Consulting
• Product Development Management

Marketing:

• Brand and Product Management
• Marketing Research and Consumer Insights
• Social Media and Digital Marketing
• Business Development and Sales
• Management

Operations:

• Supply Chain/Logistics Management
• Project Management
• Operations Management

Organizational Behavior and HR Management:

• Human Resources Management
• Human Resources Consulting

Strategy:

• Management Consulting
• Business Development Analysis
• Entrepreneurship

Sample of Hiring Companies

Accenture, Alcoa, Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Anheuser-Busch, Aon, AT Kearney, Bank of America, Bank of New York Mellon, Barclays, Bayer, Booz Allen Hamilton, Bosch, Capgemini, Capital One, Citibank, Cognizant, Colgate Palmolive, Corning, Crane, Deloitte, Dick's Sporting Goods, Direct Energy, Eaton, eBay, EQT, Ericcson, Ernst & Young, FDIC, FedEx, Ford, General Electric, General Mills, Georgia Pacific, GNC, Goodyear, Highmark, Honeywell, HSBC, IBM, Key Bank, KPMG, Kraft Heinz, McKinsey, Merck, Microsoft, Nationwide Insurance, Nielson, Olympus, Oracle, Philips, PNC, PPG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Samsung, Starkist, Sungard, Target, Texas Instruments, Hershey, The Vanguard Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific, TriState Capital Bank, United Technologies, UPMC, Volkswagon, Westinghouse Electric Company, Wipro Technologies

Location

Pittsburgh's unique and eclectic heritage, energy, and diversity are a source of inspiration and opportunity for Katz students. Nationally renowned for livability and natural beauty, Pittsburgh has a vibrant business community anchored by Fortune 500 companies in banking, manufacturing, consumer goods, and retail, and bolstered by new tech arrivals like Apple, Google, and Uber. From the moment students step onto campus, they are plugged into all the amenities Pittsburgh has to offer. Some students choose to stay in Pittsburgh after they graduate. Others end up in cities all over the world. Either way, Pittsburgh is a launch pad.

Campus Life

Katz students are part of a nurturing community of business professionals who use small class sizes, their collaborative environment, and student-led organizations to form friendships that last a lifetime. The University's urban campus is home to the Cathedral of Learning and the beautiful 300-acre Schenley Park. Students can also cheer on their Pitt Panthers as they compete for championships and renew rivalries in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Applying

Enter FT18PE11 in the Fee Waiver Code field of the application and one will be able to apply to Katz without being required to pay the application fee.

Application Requirements

• Application and fee
• Two recommendations
• Essay
• Resume
• Transcripts
• GMAT or GRE
• TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants)

Full-time MBA and MS in Accounting

Round 1: October 1

Round 2: December 1

Round 3*: February 1

Round 4: April 1

*Deadline for 1-year MBA and scholarship consideration

MS in Marketing Science, Finance, MIS, and Supply Chain Management

Round 1: November 1

Round 2: January 1

Round 3*: March 1

Round 4: May 1

Part-time Programs

Spring Semester: November 1

Summer Semester: March 1

Fall Semester: July 1

Correspondence and Information

Admissions Office

Katz Graduate School of Business

University of Pittsburgh

301 Mervis Hall

3950 Roberto Clemente Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15260

business.pitt.edu

412-648-1700

admissions@katz.pitt.edu

The Faculty and Their Research

Katz faculty members anchor their strong research culture and collaborative atmosphere. Their teaching approach ties the latest in business theory to experience-based learning to prepare students to be catalysts for change.

Their faculty members pursue a wide variety of cutting-edge research streams. They ask the bold questions needed to unearth and expand globally relevant insights for today's business leaders. Not only do their faculty members frequently publish in top academic journals, many serve as journal editors and command leadership roles in academic organizations.

The University's urban location in Pittsburgh gives faculty members opportunities to collaborate with business leaders, which they leverage into opportunities for consulting-based projects, case studies, and guest speakers. Students find that faculty members genuinely care about their education and are committed to help them in their careers.

• Augsburg Executive Fellows Program
• Doctoral Program in Business Administration
• Executive MBA Program
• Master of Business Administration Programs
• Master of Science in Accounting Program
• Master of Science in Finance Program
• Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program
• Master of Science in Marketing Science Program
• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Program
• MBA/Juris Doctor Program
• MBA/Master of International Business Dual Degree Program
• MBA/Master of International Development Joint Degree Program
• MBA/Master of Public and International Affairs Dual-Degree Program
• MBA/Master of Science in Engineering Joint Degree Program
• MBA/MS in Management of Information Systems Program

• Degrees Offered
• Major Degree Levels Offered
• Certificate
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  Master of Business Administration/Juris Doctor (MBA/JD)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of International Business (MBA/MIB)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of International Development (MBA/MID)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of Management Information Systems (MBA/MIS)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of Public and International Affairs (MBA/MPIA)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of Science (MBA/MS)
  Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Engineering (MBA/MSE)
  Master of International Development/Master of Business Administration (MID/MBA)
  Master of Science (MS)

• Degrees Awarded
• Master's Degrees 405
• Doctoral Degrees 7
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported
• * Shows the number of degrees awarded for the last academic year that data was reported.

• Earning Your Degree
• Part-time study available? Yes
• Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
• Distance learning programs available? Yes
• Terminal master's degree available? No

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degrees Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Doctoral Degrees Comp Exam Required, Thesis Required and student teaching
• First Professional Degrees Not reported
• Other Advanced Degrees Not reported

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied 2,062
• Accepted 845
• Acceptance Rate 40
• Enrolled 376
• Applying
• Application Fee - Domestic $50
• Application Fee - International $50
• Electronic applications accepted? Yes
• Applications processed on a rolling basis? Not Reported
• Application Deadlines
• Type Domestic International Priority Date
• Fall deadline April 1st February 1st Yes
• Winter deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Spring deadline Not Reported Not Reported Not Reported
• Entrance Requirements
• Master's DegreesGMAT, GRE
• Doctoral's DegreesGMAT, GRE, 3 recommendations, and statement of purpose, transcripts of all previous coursework and degrees
• First-Professional's DegreesNot Reported
• Other Advanced DegreesNot Reported
• International DegreesTOEFL (minimum score 100 iBT) or IELTS (minimum score 7.0)

• Tuition & Fees *
• Tuition & FeesNot Reported
• *Average dollar amount (tuition & fees) required to complete the degree
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitFAFSA
• Application deadlines for financial awardsJune 1
• Types of financial support availableFederal Work-Study, Health Care Benefits, Scholarship and/or loans, Graduate Assistantships

• Gender
• Total Graduate Students798
• Female Percentage41%
• Male Percentage59%
• Participation
• Total Graduate Students798
• Part-time Percentage46%
• Full-time Percentage54%
• Race/Ethnicity
• Hispanic / Latino2%
• Black / African American4%
• White / Caucasian53%
• American Indian / Alaskan Native0%
• Asian4%
• Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander0%
• Two or more races3%
• Unknown or International Student34%

• Faculty Breakdown
• Total Faculty105
• Full-time Percentage87%
• Part-time Percentage13%
• Female Percentage32%
• Male Percentage68%

• Existing Research
• Focus of faculty researchAccounting systems/financial reporting, corporate finance, shopper marketing/consumer behavior, management information systems, organizational behavior and entrepreneurship
• Externally sponsored research expenditures last year$475,077