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 expand your career options.
At the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, which is among the 5% of business schools with AACSB accreditation, we offer STEM-designated programs that bundle business analytics with all our specialty MS degrees. Here are summaries and links with details of the Katz MS degrees with comments from graduates to help you decide which one is right for you:
Accounting and non-accounting undergraduate majors will learn the know-how required by employers. Develop the specialized skills essential for passing the CPA exam, distinguish yourself from other job candidates, and advance in all areas of accounting.
Learn the technical skills involved in everything from valuation to forecasting, to applying the time value of money, to building pro-forma financial statements. Gain a broad overview of the quantitative and qualitative aspects of finance as well as understand how to maximize value for a business or shareholder.
Combine the foundations of business with practical training and professional connections to prepare for careers in a broad range of industries or fields. Choose electives in an area of interest, such as entrepreneurship, consulting, or project management, and pursue development opportunities like Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Kelly Lu (MS ’24) currently working as a senior analyst at Aspirant, did not come from a business background and says, “This master’s degree is a way to enter the industry and show employers I have the necessary skill set to succeed at my job.”
Management Information Systems
Information technology is a key driver of business and a powerful tool that can be used to generate value. Gain the technical skills and business knowledge needed to manage an organization’s IT resources. Choose electives from the School of Computing and Information for a customized degree to meet your personal objectives.
Some students, like Pearl Doe (MBA/MS ’23), decide to combine the MS in Management Information Systems degree with an MBA degree.
“Despite not knowing the coding or technical aspects of Management Information Systems, I persevered. My professors provided amazing support in learning Python and R. This learning journey has opened up a new world of discovery for me,” says Doe, a product marketing manager at Microsoft.
Prepare to be at the forefront of marketing through a combination of foundational coursework and experience-based learning opportunities. Partner with businesses on real problems and learn how to build effective strategies using data and technology. Explore research opportunities and industry connections through our Center for Branding.
Before graduating with her MS in Marketing Science with Business Analytics, Yue Pan (MS ’23) had an internship as a marketing data analyst with Novartis.
“My career advisor helped with my resume and cover letter for my job search and the executive in residence helped me prepare for my internship interview,” says Pan, who is now a data management reporting analyst at Yazaki North America. “All of my professors are willing to help. Their support made me believe that we are family.”
A broad and strategic perspective is necessary to manage today’s ever-changing, complex, and global supply chains. Develop broad knowledge along with technical skills in sourcing, logistics, planning, inventory, pricing, and consulting. You will be prepared to evaluate alternatives and hone the tactical and strategic skills needed to drive operational excellence.
Sunny Kishore (MS ’20) found the courses in the program applicable to his job.
“I have used what I learned in the supply chain management program, specifically statistical analysis, strategic pricing, and forecasting, in my current role as a global supply chain manager at Tesla,” says Kishore.
Supply Chain Management + Industrial Engineering
Earn two degrees in two years from Katz and the Swanson School of Engineering. This enables you to develop deep expertise in operations management.
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Application Deadlines
We review Master of Science applications on a rolling basis. The application deadlines for full-time students wishing to start in the fall are November 1, January 1, March 1 (recommended for scholarship consideration), May 1 (final deadline for international applicants), and July 1 (deadline for domestic applicants).
For working professionals interested in enrolling in a part-time Master of Science program, the deadlines are July 1 for starting in August, November 1 for starting in January, and March 1 for starting in May.
