MBA
MBA/Master of Science in Management of Information Systems Dual Degree
Transform your work life in just 20 months with the University of Pittsburgh's MBA/Master of Science in Management of Information Systems (MBA/MS-MIS) Dual-Degree Program. For nearly 20 years, the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business has prepared its MBA/MS-MIS graduates to envision, evaluate, and execute technology-based solutions for critical business challenges.
Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one the nation's top 20 MBA/MS-MIS dual degree programs in the United States, this program is for professional with several years of work experience who want to obtain a deep
understanding of IT issues as well as the integration and
interdependence of IT and business.
EXPERIENCE. Katz integrates experienced-based learning across its curriculum. You will put the skills and concepts learned in the classroom into action through internships, corporate and community projects, and by interacting with visiting executives and managers from a variety of industries.
LEARN. With full- and part-time options, MBA/MS-MIS students have the opportunity to take more than 30 courses taught by the Katz School’s world-class faculty (see Curriculum below for more details).
LEAD. The Katz MBA/MS-MIS Dual-Degree Program propels the careers of its graduates to the next
level, by building their management and technical expertise,
leveraging their background and experience, and preparing them to lead IT-enabled business initiatives. As business and IT
consultants, IS directors, systems analysts, project managers, marketing managers, pricing analysts, IT auditors, and
entrepreneurs, Katz MBA/MS-MIS graduates have increased firm efficiency, improved performance, and supported
innovation in industries from banking to healthcare to manufacturing.
Develop specialized expertise in areas such as IS management,
supply chain management, customer analytics, and new venture creation.
Curriculum
In the full-time MBA/MS-MIS you will have the opportunity to take more than 30 courses (66 credits) taught by the world-class Katz faculty, including:
• The management core (24 credits), which builds your
foundation in strategic management, decision technologies, financial management, organizational behavior, marketing, statistics, economics, and accounting;
• The IS core (21 credits) that delivers an in-depth IS education and expands your knowledge with Information
Systems Planning; Project Management; Database
Management; Systems Analysis and Design; and Technology Innovation, Adoption and Diffusion; and
• An extensive portfolio of MBA and IS electives (21 credits) that build focused concentrations in
finance, strategy, marketing, and human resources.
Apply to the Katz MBA/MS-MIS Dual-Degree Program
To apply to Katz MBA/MS-MIS Dual-Degree Program complete the Katz MBA Application Process, providing your GMAT scores, academic background, and work experience. Please indicate on the application that you are interested in being considered for the MBA/MS-MIS Dual-Degree Program. While interviews are not a strict requirement for every prospective candidate, evaluative interviews are regularly conducted on campus, off campus, or by telephone if is not possible to meet in person.
For more information about the MBA/MS-MIS Dual-Degree Program, call the MBA Admissions Office at 1-412-648-1700, send an e-mail to mba@katz.pitt.edu. To receive our MBA program offerings brochure, request information.