University of Pittsburgh

MBA

MBA/Master of Science in Engineering Dual Degree

Solving problems in today’s complex corporate environment requires more than just technical savvy or business acumen. Integrated thinking about what makes good business sense and yet is technologically feasible as well as knowing how business and technology interact is key. Both management and technical skills are a significant “value added” for industry.

The MBA/Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Dual-Degree Program offered by the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and School of Engineering positions individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering or the hard sciences to take a management role in a company that has a significant engineering and/or technological focus.

“Both the Katz School and Pitt’s School of Engineering offer great programs. Once combined, graduates should be in great demand.”—Thomas J. Usher, chairman of the board of directors, United States Steel Corporation

Leveraging the strengths of both the Katz School and the School of Engineering, graduates of the MBA/MS-Engineering Dual-Degree Program receive two degrees (with no dilution in the requirements for either degree) at a significant cost and time savings.

Program Structure

With full- and part-time options available, the MBA/MS-Engineering Dual-Degree Program is designed to be flexible and customizable in addition to being integrated. Full-time students can complete the dual-degree program in about 20 months.

Students can choose to pursue a MBA/MS in:

  • Bioengineering
  • Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Credit Requirements1

MBA/MS-Engineering (Full-time)

Total 64.5 credits (minimum)
IE candidates who do not have a bachelor of science in industrial engineering are additionally required to take the one-credit course IE 2000: Intro to IE.

  • Business, 39 credits minimum (Required/Core 27; Project 1.52; Electives 10.5)
  • Engineering, 25.5 credits minimum (Core 12; Project 1.5†; Electives 12)

MBA/MS-Engineering (Part-time)

Total 69 credits (minimum)
IE candidates who do not have a bachelor of science in industrial engineering degree are additionally required to take the one-credit IE 2000, Intro to IE, course

  • Business, 43.5 credits minimum (Required/Core 31.5; Project 1.5†; Electives 10.5)
  • Engineering, 25.5 credits minimum (Core 12; Project 1.5†; Electives 12)

Sample Schedule for Full-time MBA/MS-Engineering Dual Degree Program*

Term

Business Core/Required

Engineering Core/Required

Katz Credits

Engr. Credits

Term Credits

August
(before Fall 1)

2-week transition module

Fall 1

Statistics 3
Financial Accounting 3
Finance or Marketing 3

Engineering Core 1 3
Engineering Core 2 3

9

6

15

Spring 1

Information Systems 3
Decision Technologies 1.5
Marketing or Finance 3
Electives 3

Engineering Core 3 3
Engineering Core 4 3

10.5

6

16.5

Fall 2 or Spring 2

Integrated Project (1.5 credits each in Business and Engineering)2

1.5

1.5

3

Fall 2

Economics 3
Organizational Behavior 3
Electives 3

Engineering Elective 1 3
Engineering Elective 2 3

9

6

15

Spring 2

Strategic Management 3
Man. Acc., Global Macroecon, or HR 1.5
Electives 4.5

Engineering Elective 3 3
Engineering Elective 4 3

9

6

15

Total

39

25.5

64.5

1 For more information about the MBA/MS-Industrial Engineering program, consult with either the graduate coordinator or program coordinator.

2 Project courses earn a total of 3 credits, 1.5 credits each in business and engineering.

Nine credits of MS in Engineering courses will count toward satisfying the MBA requirements, and 4.5 credits of MBA courses will count towards satisfying the MS in Engineering requirements.