Program Spotlight: Full-Time MBA
Tuition
49,020
Duration
18
months
Intakes
August
Language
English
Average GMAT
640
Avg. Salary
107,793
University of Pittsburgh - Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
301 Mervis Hall
3950 Roberto Clemente Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 / United States
3950 Roberto Clemente Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 / United States
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Programs at Pittsburgh - Katz
Signature MBA
Duration
18 months
Language
English
Tuition
49,020
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Average GMAT
640
Avg. Salary
107,793
Concentrations
- Business Analytics & Operations
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Organizational Behavior
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Systems & Technology Management
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 18 months.
- Tuition is based on 30 credits at the resident rate. Tuition rate for non-residents is $83,070.
Placement Industries
Consulting 23%, Manufacturing 18%, Technology 18%, Financial Services 18%Placement Functions
Consulting 34%, Marketing 19%, Finance 19%, Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Operations 10%
MBA with Business Analytics
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Total credit hours: 63.
Part-Time MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
113,554
Intakes
January, May, August
Deadline
November 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Program current tuition is $67,012 for Pennsylvania residents. For non-residents tuition is $113,554.
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Duration
19 months
Language
English
Tuition
95,000
Intakes
September
Class Size
42
Avg. Work Exp (years)
12.0
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 19 months.
- Class format includes online coursework and one Friday and Saturday per month of on-campus classes.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $95,000.
Executive MBA in Healthcare
Duration
19 months
Language
English
Tuition
95,000
Intakes
May
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 19 months.
- Program current tuition and fees are: $95,000.
Online Part-Time MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
113,554
Intakes
January, May, August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Program current tuition is $67,012 for Pennsylvania residents. For non-residents tuition is $113,554.
Online Hybrid Part-Time MBA
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
113,554
Intakes
January, May, August
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Program current tuition is $67,012 for Pennsylvania residents. For non-residents tuition is $113,554.
MBA / JD
Duration
48 months
Language
English
Tuition
188,904
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 48 months.
- Program current tuition is $$188,904 for in-state residents. For out-of-state residents the tuition is $249,896.
- Total credit hours: 109.
MBA / Master of Science in Engineering
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
112,416
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months and in as many as five years.
- Total credit hours: 61.5
MBA / Master of Public and International Affairs
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Total credit hours: 39.
MBA / Master of International Development
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Total credit hours: 39.
MBA / MHA in Health Policy and Management
Duration
36 months
Language
English
Tuition
159,768
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 36 months.
- Tuition fees for in-state residents is $94,000. For out-of-state residents, the tuition rate is $159,768.
- Total credit hours: 73.
MBA / Master of Social Work
Duration
24 months
Language
English
Tuition
95,676
Intakes
August
Deadline
April 01
Features
- Program length is flexible; it can be completed in as few as 24 months.
- Tuition rate for in-state residents is $58,346. For out-of-state residents, the tuition rate is $90,296.
- Total credit hours: 51.
Rankings
Ranked
Listed in
31
Economist EMBA 2020
41
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
47
Economist MBA 2022
49
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
77
FT EMBA 2022
78
FT Global MBA 2023
Ranked
31
Economist EMBA 2020
41
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2021-22
47
Economist MBA 2022
49
Bloomberg BusinessWeek US 2023-24
77
FT EMBA 2022
78
FT Global MBA 2023
Scholarships
School Discussions
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School Discussions
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IE vs Warwick vs Imperial vs Katz (Pittsburgh)
KenBusiness
started Nov 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Nov 23
I've been admitted to IE's International MBA program and I'm very confident make it to all of these programs for the Full-Time MBA, September 24 intake.
I was delighted to get into IE but then I started communicating with the alums and they all said the same thing:
1) Terrible Career Support tea...
IE vs Warwick vs Imperial vs Katz (Pittsburgh)
KenBusiness
started Nov 23, 2023 |
Duncan
replied Nov 23
4
Replies
414
Views
I've been admitted to IE's International MBA program and I'm very confident make it to all of these programs for the Full-Time MBA, September 24 intake.
I was delighted to get into IE but then I started communicating with the alums and they all said the same thing:
1) Terrible Career Support tea...

4
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754
Views
FT EMBA ranking removed a large number of 2021's best school...
Duncan
started Jan 11, 2023 |
MBA podcaster
replied Jan 11
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
The disappearance of the EMBA-Global suite, the joint Columbia/HKU/LBS degrees ranked fourth and eighth worldwide last year, is just one major difference in the most recent FT ranking. Columbia Business School's own EMBA, ranked 34th last year, also left the ranking. Columbia was recently found to h...

FT EMBA ranking removed a large number of 2021's best school...
Duncan
started Jan 11, 2023 |
MBA podcaster
replied Jan 11
Rankings
Executive MBA (EMBA)
4
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754
Views
The disappearance of the EMBA-Global suite, the joint Columbia/HKU/LBS degrees ranked fourth and eighth worldwide last year, is just one major difference in the most recent FT ranking. Columbia Business School's own EMBA, ranked 34th last year, also left the ranking. Columbia was recently found to h...
13
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1206
Views
MBA USA One-year-programe
juanpinerog
started Feb 23, 2022 |
gemma
replied Feb 23
One-Year MBA
Hi all,
After a year working in USA, my company, a big Spanish contractor that focusses in green energy infrastructures, is having serious financial issues. For this reason I am considering to pursue a one-year MBA programe (22 months seem to much) in a top school, mixing my engineering background...
MBA USA One-year-programe
juanpinerog
started Feb 23, 2022 |
gemma
replied Feb 23
One-Year MBA
13
Replies
1206
Views
Hi all,
After a year working in USA, my company, a big Spanish contractor that focusses in green energy infrastructures, is having serious financial issues. For this reason I am considering to pursue a one-year MBA programe (22 months seem to much) in a top school, mixing my engineering background...
1
Replies
630
Views
Babson MBA vs Katz MBA
wanderlust123
started Feb 21, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Feb 21
Application
Hey everyone,
I have been admitted to the Babson MBA (2 Year) and Katz MBA (18 Months).
Would like your help on which to choose?
Career goals- Marketing field
Work Ex- 3 years
Considering Babson is almost twice as expensive than Katz, is it worth it?
Thanks in Advance!
Babson MBA vs Katz MBA
wanderlust123
started Feb 21, 2021 |
Duncan
replied Feb 21
Application
1
Replies
630
Views
Hey everyone,
I have been admitted to the Babson MBA (2 Year) and Katz MBA (18 Months).
Would like your help on which to choose?
Career goals- Marketing field
Work Ex- 3 years
Considering Babson is almost twice as expensive than Katz, is it worth it?
Thanks in Advance!
1
Replies
1930
Views
B Schools accepting low GMAT - 620
testudw2
started Jan 08, 2020 |
Ayon
replied Jan 8
Application
My profile is as follows:
Work ex - 5.5 years overall
2.5 years in a State owned bank as Asst. manager
1 year full time community service in an NGO
1.5 years in a German Based Manufacturing company
6.5 months in another manufacturing company
Co-curriculars
On national duty during national general...
B Schools accepting low GMAT - 620
testudw2
started Jan 08, 2020 |
Ayon
replied Jan 8
Application
1
Replies
1930
Views
My profile is as follows:
Work ex - 5.5 years overall
2.5 years in a State owned bank as Asst. manager
1 year full time community service in an NGO
1.5 years in a German Based Manufacturing company
6.5 months in another manufacturing company
Co-curriculars
On national duty during national general...
6
Replies
711
Views
Why MBA and Retail business experience
samco.me
started Dec 09, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 9
Retail & Consumer Goods
I need guidance here (over 9.6 year work ex= 6 years (corporate, project management, innovations) + 3.5 yrs (retail family business), (GMAT:680, Q 49,V 34) (B.Tech from Top tier college of India)
I am leading a small enterprise retail fashion business (family owned) from last 3.5 years. I have mang...
Why MBA and Retail business experience
samco.me
started Dec 09, 2019 |
mba hipster
replied Dec 9
Retail & Consumer Goods
6
Replies
711
Views
I need guidance here (over 9.6 year work ex= 6 years (corporate, project management, innovations) + 3.5 yrs (retail family business), (GMAT:680, Q 49,V 34) (B.Tech from Top tier college of India)
I am leading a small enterprise retail fashion business (family owned) from last 3.5 years. I have mang...
19
Replies
948
Views
Selection of Colleges
kumar112
started Mar 07, 2019 |
kumar112
replied Mar 7
Application
Following the inputs in this several forum i have started my MBA school search and planning to apply before R2 deadlines
My particulars are:
Work exp:8.5: 6 years in india and 2 years in USA
Current Role:Team Leader
GRE score:308 which transforms to GMAT :560
Career goals :Business development Manag...
Selection of Colleges
kumar112
started Mar 07, 2019 |
kumar112
replied Mar 7
Application
19
Replies
948
Views
Following the inputs in this several forum i have started my MBA school search and planning to apply before R2 deadlines
My particulars are:
Work exp:8.5: 6 years in india and 2 years in USA
Current Role:Team Leader
GRE score:308 which transforms to GMAT :560
Career goals :Business development Manag...
9
Replies
830
Views
What are the best Bottom 60 schools for Brand Management?
mrbrandguy
started Feb 11, 2019 |
laurie
replied Feb 11
Hey there. I'm a prospective MBA and looking to transition into Brand. Applied to 3 schools in the Top 40 and was rejected last year. This year I applied to 8 schools with a slightly better standardized score and alt classes to show. Only have 1 interview so far, so not looking good...
For Round 3...
What are the best Bottom 60 schools for Brand Management?
mrbrandguy
started Feb 11, 2019 |
laurie
replied Feb 11
9
Replies
830
Views
Hey there. I'm a prospective MBA and looking to transition into Brand. Applied to 3 schools in the Top 40 and was rejected last year. This year I applied to 8 schools with a slightly better standardized score and alt classes to show. Only have 1 interview so far, so not looking good...
For Round 3...
5
Replies
1169
Views
Katz + full tuition scholarship vs. potential Tepper admit
RayJen2018
started Jan 31, 2019 |
RayJen2018
replied Jan 31
Funding/Financial Aid
So I've been offered a full tuition scholarship for the MBA at Katz.
However, I have an interview at Tepper.
At this point I'm wondering if I should just say screw Tepper and go with Katz. It's a great opportunity and the financial situation is very good for me.
I also applied to Wharton but th...
Katz + full tuition scholarship vs. potential Tepper admit
RayJen2018
started Jan 31, 2019 |
RayJen2018
replied Jan 31
Funding/Financial Aid
5
Replies
1169
Views
So I've been offered a full tuition scholarship for the MBA at Katz.
However, I have an interview at Tepper.
At this point I'm wondering if I should just say screw Tepper and go with Katz. It's a great opportunity and the financial situation is very good for me.
I also applied to Wharton but th...
12
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4513
Views
Dilemma in accepting IE offer
Pravin2011
started May 29, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied May 29
Funding/Financial Aid
Hi All,
I received offer from IE IMBA April-2012 intake with scholarship. I understand that IE is one of the best school in the world and features among top schools in every MBA ranking. But I am in some dilemma about accepting the offer primarily due to financial reasons.
IE IMBA tuition fees + 1...
Dilemma in accepting IE offer
Pravin2011
started May 29, 2018 |
mba hipster
replied May 29
Funding/Financial Aid
12
Replies
4513
Views
Hi All,
I received offer from IE IMBA April-2012 intake with scholarship. I understand that IE is one of the best school in the world and features among top schools in every MBA ranking. But I am in some dilemma about accepting the offer primarily due to financial reasons.
IE IMBA tuition fees + 1...
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