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The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business offers a range of executive degree programs designed for working professionals aiming to elevate their careers. These programs blend rigorous academic learning with practical, real-world applications, focusing on leadership, strategy, and innovation. With options such as Executive MBA, Healthcare Management, and customized executive education courses, participants gain advanced skills and insights tailored to today’s dynamic business environment. Flexible formats, including part-time and online options, allow executives to balance studies with professional commitments while benefiting from Pitt’s world-class faculty and expansive professional network.
Executive MBA
Now more than ever, organizations need leaders who are prepared to navigate a constantly changing and complex world-leading not only today’s organization but tomorrow’s. The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business has designed an innovative Executive MBA program to meet the needs of individuals wanting to leverage their skills and have an impact within their organization or industry.
Executive MBA in Healthcare
The Executive MBA in Healthcare enables experienced healthcare professionals to engage with world-renowned faculty, physicians, and administrative leaders in the classroom. The program is designed for healthcare industry professionals who see the value in understanding the business of healthcare.
Executive Doctor of Business
Our Executive DBA program offers immersive experiences and courses taught by highly ranked faculty members, giving experienced professionals expert advice to solve complex, real-time challenges at work. A research-focused degree like this DBA is perfect for professionals seeking to advance in business or government roles that would benefit from rigorous research skills in analyzing business problems or individuals interested in clinical stream teaching positions in research-oriented schools.
Since 1949, the Katz Center for Executive Education has delivered quality programming for managers and leaders of all professions and industries. Interested in learning about Executive Programs? Schedule a time to meet with a member of our team.
Recent Insights
The following articles were written by Kim Abel, Clinical Assistant Professor and Executive Director for the Executive MBA programs and Center for Executive Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Your Employees need a Recovery Plan – Minimizing the Stress of Work
How stressed are your employees? According to the HBR article, How to Recover from Work Stress, According to Science, up to 61 percent of U.S. employees feel like they are burning out, and 43 percent experience high levels of daily stress. The more stressed...
I Can’t Hear You…Feedback in the Workplace
Feedback is a powerful tool. When an employee receives useful information that can guide behaviors and build skills, it is a win-win for the employee and the organization. Several factors can influence the effectiveness of feedback. These might include an individual’s...
Don’t Get Stuck in the Spin Cycle – Find Stability in Times of Change
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in the spin cycle – work is constantly changing, regulations updating, priorities shifting, employees coming and going? Identified as a leadership superpower, agility is one way to navigate your daily demands and challenges. But how...
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
“It’s really differentiating myself, not just on paper, but through the skills I use in the workplace.”
EMBA was empowering. Working alongside physicians and other healthcare professionals in my cohort improved my confidence, and changed the way I approach senior-level clinicians and administrators.