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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

20 March
Virtual / Online
Friday

Hyper-Digital: Strategic Business and Brand Marketing in the Age of AI Part I (virtual)

Hosted by the Center for Executive Education, Virtual / Online

The rapid acceleration of digital technologies and the rise of artificial intelligence have ushered in a new era—the era of hyper-digitalization. This transformation is reshaping how organizations operate across functions such as marketing, IT, human resources, and more. In marketing specifically, the impact is profound. Many traditional marketing responsibilities are evolving or disappearing, replaced by […]
27 March
Virtual / Online
Friday

Hyper-Digital: Strategic Business and Brand Marketing in the Age of AI Part II (virtual)

Hosted by the Center for Executive Education, Virtual / Online

As organizations move deeper into the era of hyper-digitalization, the challenge is no longer just understanding the disruptive power of AI—it is learning how to apply it strategically, responsibly, and effectively. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Part One, Part Two shifts from theory to practice, offering a highly applied, hands-on exploration of how AI can […]
10 April
Pittsburgh
Friday

Hyper-Digital: Strategic Business and Brand Marketing in the Age of AI Part I (in-person)

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

The rapid acceleration of digital technologies and the rise of artificial intelligence have ushered in a new era—the era of hyper-digitalization. This transformation is reshaping how organizations operate across functions such as marketing, IT, human resources, and more. In marketing specifically, the impact is profound. Many traditional marketing responsibilities are evolving or disappearing, replaced by […]
24 April
Pittsburgh
Friday

Hyper-Digital: Strategic Business and Brand Marketing in the Age of AI Part II (in-person)

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

As organizations move deeper into the era of hyper-digitalization, the challenge is no longer just understanding the disruptive power of AI—it is learning how to apply it strategically, responsibly, and effectively. Building on the foundational concepts introduced in Part One, Part Two shifts from theory to practice, offering a highly applied, hands-on exploration of how AI can […]
02 April
Pittsbrugh
Thursday

Sustainable Business Forum

University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsbrugh, PA, United States

An in-person, full-day convening to share and develop solutions to the most pressing resilience issues impacting those within our network as determined by the results from our publicly available, research-backed ROAD Tool. At every Forum, the Center will help you: Learn from Leaders: we coordinate a slate of seasoned expert speakers to engage with you on […]
22 May
Pittsburgh
Thursday

ReSET Executive Cohort – May

270 Mervis Hall, University of Pittsburgh Campus. Virtual option available., Pittsburgh, PA, United States

ReSET Program – Executive Cohort. An in-person, peer-learning approach to provide an understanding of types of disruptions, techniques to thrive through existential disruptions, and an action plan to develop organizational resilience. Join us for the full-day program with breakfast, lunch, and evening reception provided. Remote option available. 

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.