The University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business stackable and flexible credentials provides you with nearly endless options to up-skill, re-skill, or stack credits to a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science degree. Designed by our world-class faculty and informed by trending business challenges, choose a University of Pittsburgh credential that meets your needs today while building your future.
Micro-credentials are cost-effective, mini-qualifications designed to provide you with knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific area of business. Inteneded for working professionals, courses are offered in the evening, on weekends, or in a blended format and micro-credentials can be completed in as little as two semesters.
Micro-credentials offer immediate value to current employers and demonstrate mastery of in-demand business skills to potential future employers. If you are considering an MBA or MS degree program, but are not ready to commit, micro-credentials are a great place to start.
High-Impact Business Education
Transformative Integrated Learning
Emphasizing interdisciplinary hands-on experience, our MBA programs take an experience-based teaching approach to help you develop marketable skills such as presentation, research, teamwork, and decision making. During the program of study, you have ample opportunities to apply the theories learned in the classroom to hands-on projects through case competitions, consulting field projects, and management capstone.
Learn more about our unique learning experiences and the Center for Integrated Learning.
Powerful Alumni Network & the Pitt Business Brand
Being in our MBA programs, you can meet like-minded peers from around the world and develop friendships that can last a lifetime. After graduation, you will join a powerful and welcoming alumni community where you can expand your professional network, seek career assistance, and give back to future students.
What’s more, the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business brand is well-known across the globe. Your MBA degree is a valuable asset that can set you apart from the competition in the job market.
World-Class MBA Faculty
Our Master of Business Administration programs are led by esteemed faculty who are at the forefront of business and management. They are mentors that care deeply about your success. As an MBA student, under the guidance of your professors, you are inspired and challenged to grow into a well-rounded business leader in your desired field.
Learn more about our faculty.
Meet Sarah Munyoki
What is the most important thing you learned in the Micro-credential program?
My scientific training alone is not sufficient to thrive as an independent researcher. Acquiring professional skills in effective leadership and communication skills is essential for a successful career. I learned that no one is born with innate leadership and communication skills. Rather, these professional skills can be acquired by anyone under the right training environment which is exactly what the Micro-credential certificate provides.
What would you say to others who are considering enrolling in a Micro-credential?
The Micro-credential certification has equipped me with the necessary leadership and communication skills that will enable me to thrive during my postdoc and in my future as an independent principal investigator. My professional credentials give me a competitive advantage over my peers, and I am already reaping the benefits. I have utilized the knowledge I have gained to create a more positive and productive relationship with my mentors and mentees.
The Power of Our Network
Established in 1960, the Katz Graduate School of Business is deeply rooted in the business community and has an unbroken legacy of educating business leaders. Our students are intoduced to influential alumni who are engaged, accessible, and far-reaching. Our alumni actively recruit our students for full-time positions and internships, and can be found at leading companies in practically every industry, in nearly 90 countries, and in all 50 states. Our graduates are made up of business leaders, community champions, and cutting-edge research.
