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A Conversation with Ambassador Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba (MBA ’90)
When students consider a business school, of course, they consider academics, faculty, and physical location. However, an underrated part of the search process is considering the impact of a school’s alumni. Pitt Business alumni change the world – literally, in the...
Congratulations, December 2023 Katz Graduates!
Congratulations to the December 2023 graduates of the master’s degree programs from the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. To celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 90 graduates from the Master of Business...
Explore History, Business and Culture: Race and Business Ethics in South Africa, May 2024
Race and Business Ethics in South Africa, a new three-credit program for Pitt undergraduates, is led by Paul Harper, PhD, Pitt Business Associate Dean of Inclusion, Engagement & International Affairs. This transformational experience begins May 2 with 12 days in...
Remembering Dr. Cha Jan “Jerry” Chang
The following is the December 7, 2023, message from Gene Anderson, Henry E. Haller Jr. Dean, to the Pitt Business community: I'm deeply saddened to inform you of the tragic passing of Dr. Cha Jan “Jerry” Chang, PhD, who was unfortunately a victim in the shooting...
Your Path to Success Starts with a Business MS Degree
Whether you are a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, a specialized business Master of Science (MS) degree lets you take a deep dive into a specific area of business. If your undergraduate degree isn’t in business, this degree is the perfect way to...
Grad Students’ Applications Due Nov. 27 for Super Analytics Challenge
All University graduate students have until Nov. 27 to apply for the fourth annual Super Analytics Challenge, hosted by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. This competition presents an opportunity for grad students from Pitt and four other universities to...
Pitt Students Solve Case with Alteryx
One of the fundamental missions of Pitt Business is to take our students from the classroom to the city, to the world. That’s why we bring companies from their offices into our classrooms. For the first time, the University of Pittsburgh welcomed the Alteryx SparkED...
Business Students Network and Learn New Skills
“These are real-world problems the students are solving,” says Stacy Splitstone, chief accounting officer at UPMC. On Friday, October 20, 2023, five teams of Pitt Business undergraduate students were tasked to provide insights and solutions to solve a physical space...
Sharing Food Can Backfire: When Healthy Choices for Children Lead Parents to Make Unhealthy Choices for Themselves
There is increasing interest in nudging parents to make healthier meal choices for children. However, ironically, after making a healthy meal choice for their children, parents then choose an unhealthier meal for themselves to eat.
Executive MBA Alumni Reflect, Celebrate 50 Years
Westinghouse Semiconductor Division wanted to develop rising employees, so they selected Woodson “Woody” Savage III for the first-ever Executive MBA class at Pitt in 1973. “At age 29, I could not fully foresee the benefits I would gain through participating in the...
