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Resources for Katz Doctoral Students and Faculty

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Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Katz PhD Teaching Policy

Students in the PhD Program are expected to gain classroom-teaching experience (at least six credits) as primary instructors before graduating. Students receiving GSA/TA/TF are required to teach the equivalent of 15 credits. The Katz PhD Teaching Policy provides additional information.

Libraries

The Katz School has a wealth of resources that doctoral students can take advantage of, including our faculty, the faculty of the University at large, the University Library System, and Pitt’s many research centers.

Mervis Hall is home to the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and the University of Pittsburgh’s Business Library. This library has available most of the journals and reference materials necessary for doctoral student research.

The Doctoral Student Organization

The Katz Doctoral Student Organization (DSO), comprised of doctoral students at all program stages, serves as a vehicle for students to interact with one another, with faculty, and with university administration. The DSO sponsors numerous activities of interest to doctoral students, including skills workshops, colloquia, and social activities. As liaisons between students and faculty, DSO officers meet regularly to discuss and recommend policies and ideas that help enhance and enrich the Katz doctoral program experience.

The officers are elected annually. We invite you to contact any of the DSO officers with your questions about the Katz Doctoral Program.

ProQuest

Search dissertations and theses from across the world using ProQuest UMI Dissertation Publishing.

Cross Registration

Through the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education, Katz PhD students are permitted enrollment in one full course each fall and spring term (for no additional tuition charge) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) during the coursework stage of their program of study. Summer registration is not permitted.

For more information, see the Katz Doctoral Office staff or visit CMU’s course Web site.

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