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NOTES FROM THE DEAN
In 2008, the school initiated a strategic plan designed to leverage our strengths and generate strong outcomes. In addition to identifying areas and actions that differentiate the school, the plan emphasizes the need to create a culture of continuous improvement. To get stronger, we must rely on our talented people. We need to look within ourselves, to assess our processes and activities, and to make changes where necessary.
In my annual report to the school's Board of Visitors, I quoted Chuck Noll, the legendary coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who said: "Champions are champions not because they do anything extraordinary, but because they do the ordinary things better than anyone else." Coach Noll's advice suggests that we must focus our talent and efforts on getting better in all of our duties and activities. We do so through a continuous improvement process.
By doing the ordinary things better than our competitors, I am convinced that our continuous improvement process will help us excel.
Read more about how the school is facilitating its improvement process >
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Technology Upgrades Executive MBA Experience |
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Through the incorporation of the online resource Mediasite, Executive MBA (EMBA) students are now able to revisit classroom lectures and presentation materials or virtually attend classes they may have missed. Read more about how Mediasite is enhancing the EMBA experience. >
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Economic Uncertainty Inspires Young Entrepreneurs |
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Entrepreneurs can thrive during unstable conditions, relying on their willingness to tackle risk and their ability to assess profit potential. Faced with a less-than-ideal job market, some entrepreneurs are finding this path at a younger age. During a period when the market is declining and workers are struggling with lost wages and high gas prices, a group of Pitt students are discovering that entrepreneurship offers promising opportunities. Learn more about some of the enterprising students working with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. >
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Pitt Business Students Lead Panthers Football Team to Sun Bowl Birth |
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On December 31, the University of Pittsburgh made its third appearance in the 75-year history of the Brut Sun Bowl. Contributing to the team's success this season were placekicker Conor Lee, a full-time MBA student in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, and linebacker Scott McKillop, a 2008 graduate of the College of Business Administration who is now pursuing a second degree in administration of justice. Read more about the on-the-field leadership of Lee and McKillop. >
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Japanese Alumni Help Spread the Word |
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There's no better recruitment tool than first-hand experience. Alumni like Hiroshi Tanizawa (MBA '94) and Kazunobu (Kazu) Nakao (MBA '94) were on hand at the World MBA Tour Fair in Tokyo to provide the nearly 700 prospective MBA students in attendance with their personal experiences of traveling from Japan to earn the MBA degree from Katz. Read more about the Katz School's fall recruiting efforts in the Land of the Rising Sun. >
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Green Home-Building Business is Growing |
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Despite the national subprime mortgage crisis, Bella Terra Homes, a luxury green home-building company founded by Shaun Seydor (MBA '07) is growing. Since graduating, Seydor began building Anita Grove, a community of luxury green homes in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Read more about Bella Terra Homes, Seydor, and the experience in starting a business that he gained while working with the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence as a graduate student consultant . >
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How Suite It Is |
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Part of a $2.3 million renovation that includes the newly-dedicated Financial Analysis Lab, the new MBA suite has opened for business. Marking the first time constituents of the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business have had a centralized location for all of their needs, the new suite also marks a synergy between all of the offices under the MBA Programs umbrella: admissions, career services, student services, and student activities. Read more about the facility upgrade that is benefitting Katz MBA students. >
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123 Added to the Roll |
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One hundred and twenty-three members were added to the Pitt Business alumni roll. Read more about the December 14 Graduation Recognition Ceremony for students of the College of Business Administration. >
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Student Saving the Planet, One Click at a Time |
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Paul Trichon, a senior marketing major in the College of Business Administration, believes that social networking (à la Facebook) has the potential to save the planet. He's developed a social networking Web site called yougee.me that allows environmentally-conscious users to connect and share ideas, suggestions, and actions to become greener. Read more about Trichon and yougee.me . >
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Transporting the Essentials |
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The executives of Bombardier know aerospace and rail transportation. The Center for Executive Education (CEE) knows business. So, it's very fitting that Bombardier came to CEE for the Essentials. Or, rather that CEE transported its flagship program MBA Essentials to Bombardier. Read more about the customized program delivered to the transportation solutions leader. >
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Pitt Business is sent by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration.
University of Pittsburgh
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration
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Roberto Clemente Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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MBA Program Now 25th in the United States |
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The Katz full-time MBA program now ranks 25th in the United States and 9th among U.S. publics in the 2009 Financial Times rankings, released January 26, 2009. The full-time MBA program was also ranked 1st in the United States in the "Value for the Money" category.
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About Us
Learn more about Pitt Business, including its centers, institute, and programs:
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Leading Chinese University Honors Pitt Business Faculty Member |
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On a recent trip to China, John Prescott, the Thomas O'Brien Chair of Strategy and director of the Doctoral Program in the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, was named an honorary research faculty by Peking University, the first national university of China and a major research university. The award was primarily based on Prescott's work in the area of competitive intelligence and dynamic rivalry.
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We Need You... |
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The economic downturn is affecting most people-finding a job and keeping a job, even one that once seemed secure, can be daunting tasks. If you know a prospective undergraduate student or someone looking to broaden their skill set with a MBA degree, please tell them about Pitt Business. We are currently accepting applications for undergraduate business majors and MBAs in the part-time, full-time, and Executive MBA programs.
Need an application or brochure to share with others? Contact our admissions offices:
CBA Admissions, 412-648-1522 or cba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu
MBA Admissions, 412-648-1700 or mba@katz.pitt.edu
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Find Us on Facebook |
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The Katz Graduate School of Business and the College of Business Administration are now on Facebook. Become fans by searching for either organization and choosing "Become a Fan." We will be inviting fans to events and posting updates on a regular basis. Not on Facebook yet? Visit www.facebook.com to sign up.
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A Few Good Alumni |
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The Career and Leadership Development Center (CLDC) in the College of Business Administration is always looking for a few good alumni. Through their involvement, alumni enhance the undergraduate experience and better prepare CBA students to succeed in the competitive global marketplace. For more information on how you can become involved with your alma mater, contact CLDC Director J.P. Matychak at 412-624-7863 or jpmatychak@katz.pitt.edu.
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Alumni, Join the Pitt Business Online Community |
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Update your contact information, post a résumé, search job postings, browse Class Notes to see what your fellow classmates have been up to, or share some news about yourself: a job promotion, a move for a great new career opportunity, an adventure, or a new addition to your family.
Visit the Alumni Connections to register. If you have any questions, contact the Pitt Business Alumni Office via e-mail at katzalum@katz.pitt.edu or cbaalum@katz.pitt.edu.
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