MBA and Master of Public and International Affairs - Pitt Business

Joint and Dual Degree // MBA with Master of Public and International Affairs

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MBA/Master of Public and International Affairs

Combining an MBA with a Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs opens many opportunities for a career in international finance, government financial regulation, or multinational corporations. Students with both degrees are highly marketable in the fields of international business and international economic policy.

Courses: Year One, Fall (18 credits)

A solid foundation of organizational and strategic management principles.

Course Credits
BACC 2401 Financial Accounting 3
BECN 2401 Economic Analysis for Managerial Decision: Firms and Markets 3
BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis: Uncertainty, Prediction, and Quality Improvement 3
BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 1.5
BMKT 2409 Marketing Management 1.5
BOAH 2409 Organizational Behavior: Leadership and Group Effectiveness 1.5

Courses: Year One, Spring (18 credits)

A solid foundation of organizational and strategic management principles.

Course Credits
BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies in Manufacturing and Operations Management 1.5
BSEO 2401 Business Ethics and Social Performance 1.5
BSPP 2409 Strategic Management 1.5
BMIS 2409 Information Systems 1.5

Courses: Year Two (3 credits)

Real-world experience and management simulations.

Course Credits
BIND 2444 Management Simulation Capstone 3

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

My time at Pitt Business has changed my life for the better, and I feel fully equipped to leave the classroom, venture into the city, and tackle the business world.

Campbell Niehaus

CBA '21

I chose Katz because they offer so many opportunities for so many different kinds of students. The staff, faculty and professors are extremely welcoming and conductive to a great learning environment. Between all of the events, networking opportunities, or personalized career advising, I knew that this grad school was the right fit for me

Brittany Knight

MBA '21