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2003 PART-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Sections: Getting In |  Faculty/Academics  | Next Step & Alumni Affairs


Address: Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
University of Pittsburgh, 276 Mervis hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
E-Mail: mba@katz.pitt.edu
Web site: http://www.katz.pitt.edu


ACADEMICS

Basic Information:
When/how often classes meet:
• Evenings
• Every weekend

Core MBA curriculum last revised: 2003

Credits required to complete part-time program: 53

Requirements for graduation:
• Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/letter-grade average
• Students must complete a specified number of credits.
Accelerated part-time MBA program offered? No

Computer requirement? Yes


TEACHING METHODS

Teaching Methods:
Case study 25%
Distance learning (video conferencing, Web-based learning) 0%
Experiential learning 5%
Lecture 40%
Simulations 10%
Team Projects 20%
Other 0%

Can part-time MBAs take some courses online? No

SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS / SPECIALIZATIONS

School Concentrations/Specializations
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Strategy
AREAS OF STUDY / COURSEWORK

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Finance
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Total hours in class per week 5
Total hours of work outside of class per week 5
Students in core class (average) 40
Students in elective class (average) 17
Number of elective courses available to part-time students 85
Percentage of electives offered in 2002-2003 that are new in the past three years 1%

New electives added in past 12 months:
Knowledge Management Systems
Object Oriented Business Programming & Design
Structured Business Programming
Brand Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Management


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Other degree programs offered through the B-school:
n/a



JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Can part-time students participate in joint-degree programs? Yes

Joint-degree programs offered to part-time students:
MBA/MS Bioengineering
MBA/MS in International Business
MBA/MS in Public & International Business
MBA/MSIE (Master of Science in Industrial Engineering)
MBA/MSIM (Master of Science in Information Management)


PART-TIME PROGRAM FACULTY

Same faculty as full-time MBA program 100%
Full-time faculty members in residence over past 12 months 69
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past 12 months 5
 
Tenured faculty 42%
 
Faculty with at least five years full-time corporate experience n/a


STUDENT LIFE

Editor's note: While the B-school may not have an active club in an area that interests you, the greater university system may.

Part-time students have their own area/center on campus? No

Part-time students have access to lockers on campus? Yes

Part-time students have access to break-out room on campus? Yes

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
American Production & Inventory Control
Biotech/Health care
Environmental
Finance
Global Business & Cultural Alliance
High Tech
Information Technology
Investment Banking
Manufacturing
Marketing
Newsletter
Nonprofit

B-school has active networking clubs in the following areas:
International Club
Volunteer
Wine
Women in MBA

 Religious organizations active on campus:
n/a

 Active intramural sports teams:
Football
Outdoor Activities
Running/Track
Soccer

 
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