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Centers & Initiatives

Creating New Research, Industry Partnerships, and Student Impact

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Home to Unrivaled Knowledge

The University of Pittsburgh School of Business is home to dynamic, unrivaled knowledge and centers that put leading-edge theories into action and practice. Our academic centers create new research, build strong industry partnerships, and give students invaluable opportunities and powerful community support.

Upcoming Center Programs and Events

14 November
Pittsburgh
Friday

AI Tools in Business Workshop

Hosted by Center for Branding, University of Pittsburgh, Alumni Hall, 5th floor, 4225 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh

One-day immersive training for Pitt Business students—focused on practical AI tools that elevate decision-making, research efficiency, and analytical impact. Participants will compete in a hands-on team case challenge, with $1,000 awarded to the first-place team and $500 to the runner-up. Learning Objectives By the end, attendees will be able to: Workshop Schedule 8:00–8:45 AM — […]
12 December
Pittsburgh
Friday

Finance for Emerging Leaders

Hosted by Center for Executive Education, Alumni Hall, 5th Floor, 4227 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

DESIGNED FOR YOU Finance is the language of business. Designed for leaders and professionals without formal finance training, including project managers, department heads, marketing leads, HR professionals and others who are responsible for budgets and investments. Managers from any functional area and industry should find this program highly beneficial.Through hands-on case studies and interactive sessions, […]
16 December
Pittsburgh
Tuesday

From Contributor to Contender: Stand Out as a Future Leader

Hosted by Center for Executive Education, Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

Develop a strategy to build knowledge and skills that prepare you for future leadership roles. Increase your visibility and leverage executive presence to get noticed and recognized as a high performer and become integral to your organization’s succession plan. ARE YOU READY? Are you ready to move beyond being a strong contributor and position yourself […]
24 January
Pittsburgh
Saturday

Hybrid Google Analytics Workshop Day 1

Hosted by Center for Branding, Room 118E Mervis Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

31 January
Pittsburgh
Saturday

Hybrid Google Analytics Workshop Day 2

Hosted by Center for Branding, Room 118E Mervis Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

Data is everywhere in today’s digitally connected world. But for organizations to use it effectively, it must be collected, maintained, and analyzed. Customer website interactions are a key source of data. Information on site visits, revenue collection, order processing, and customer support are extremely valuable data points. In the right hands, the data can be […]
06 February
Pittsburgh
Friday

Strategic Action – Mergers and Acquisitions

Hosted by Center for Executive Education, Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

Discover the strategy, process and financial impact behind successful deals – from concept to close and beyond. DESIGNED FOR YOU Whether you are new to mergers and acquisitions or looking to refine your expertise, this program provides a practical and analytical foundation to confidently lead and support transactions that align with organizational goals and shareholder […]

Centers and Initiatives

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David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership

The mission of the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership is to add value to organizations through ethical leadership through research, education, and impact.
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Center for Branding

We at the Center for Branding are dedicated to producing cutting-edge research in branding and digital marketing for our industry partners, while developing a pool of professionals who excel in digital marketing.
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Center for Executive Education

The Center for Executive Education offers results-oriented management and leadership programs for executives, nondegree programs for organizations and large groups, and certification exam training and professional development programs for industry.
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Center for Healthcare Management

The Center for Healthcare Management is committed to advancing the practice of health care delivery and to improving overall health and well-being by bringing together researchers and educators from across academic disciplines.
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Center for Supply Chain Management

The Center for Supply Chain Management conducts research projects, educational programs, and outreach activities in close collaboration with corporate partners, professional organizations, and other schools within the University of Pittsburgh.

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Business of Humanity® Project

The Business of Humanity® Project seeks to improve strategic decision making in organizations using case studies and actual business examples drawn from firms studied in Brazil, China, Czech Republic, India, Russia, and the United States. 
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Center for Sustainable Business

The Center for Sustainable Business aims to promote the adoption of more sustainable business practices through innovative research, specialized education and training, and critical thought leadership.
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International Center for Conflict Resolution

The International Center for Conflict Resolution (IC4CR) provides decision makers with an in-depth understanding of the negotiating positions of all parties and recommends implementation guidelines, based on preferences and priorities, to facilitate resolution of otherwise intractable conflicts.