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2004 FULL-TIME MBA PROFILE
University of Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Address: Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
University of Pittsburgh, 276 Mervis Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
E-Mail: http://mba@katz.pitt.edu
Web links: B-school Web site
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PROGRAM BASICS & REQUIREMENTS

Core MBA curriculum last revised

 2003
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes
Average number of students in a core class 46
Average number of students in an elective class 29

Graduation requirements:
  • Students must have attended a minimum number of classes
  • Students must have earned a pre-determined GPA/Letter grade average


TEACHING METHODS

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


SCHOOL CONCENTRATIONS

Full-time MBAs may concentrate in the following subjects:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Management
Organizational Behavior
Strategy


AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES

The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting
Finance
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Strategy

Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 90

New electives added in the past academic year:
n/a


JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Joint-degree programs offered to full-time students:
MBA & MS in Bioengineering
MBA & MS in International Business
MBA & MS in Public and International Affairs
MBA/JD (Juris Doctor/Doctor of Jurisprudence)
MBA/MSIE (Master of Science in Industrial Engineering)
MBA/MSIM (Master of Science in Information Management)


OTHER B-SCHOOL DEGREE PROGRAMS

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


B-SCHOOL FACULTY

Full-time faculty in residence over past academic year 68
Adjunct or visiting faculty in residence over past academic year 59
 
Tenured professors 44
Of those, what percentage are:
  Female 16%
Underrepresented minorities: 1 3%
Members of company boards/ directors of boards of advisors 6%
Have owned a business 4%

(1) Defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic American, and Native American. Asian Americans are not included in the minority percentage.

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.

B-school has active professional clubs in the following areas:
American Production & Inventory Control Society
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:
Basketball
Football
Outdoor Activities
Running/Track
Soccer

MBA games or sports contests against rival B-schools:
Event Month Location
Ultimate Basketball Tournament

 Feb. Washington DC
Innovation Challenge

 Nov. Phoenix, Arizona
Daniel's Race & Case

 Feb. Denver, CO
KPMG GW Case Competition

 Mar. Washington DC
USF International Business Plan Comp.

 Feb. San Francisco, CA

TECHNOLOGY

Wireless network in main B-school buildings No
University's investment in technology within the B-school over the past three years $2

Technology changes made over the past three years:
The school upgraded its network infrstructure, emphasizing activities that reduce risks to viruses and attacks and enhancing spam control. (This includes additional servers to control spam influx.)
 
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