MBA/Master of Public and International Affairs
Combining an MBA with a Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA) degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs opens many opportunities for a career in international finance, government financial regulation, or multinational corporations. Students with both degrees are highly marketable in the fields of international business and international economic policy.
Courses: Year One, Fall (18 credits)
A solid foundation of organizational and strategic management principles.
| Course | Credits |
| BACC 2401 Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BECN 2401 Economic Analysis for Managerial Decision: Firms and Markets | 3 |
| BQOM 2401 Statistical Analysis: Uncertainty, Prediction, and Quality Improvement | 3 |
| BFIN 2409 Financial Management 1 | 1.5 |
| BMKT 2409 Marketing Management | 1.5 |
| BOAH 2409 Organizational Behavior: Leadership and Group Effectiveness | 1.5 |
Courses: Year One, Spring (18 credits)
A solid foundation of organizational and strategic management principles.
| Course | Credits |
| BQOM 2421 Decision Technologies in Manufacturing and Operations Management | 1.5 |
| BSEO 2401 Business Ethics and Social Performance | 1.5 |
| BSPP 2409 Strategic Management | 1.5 |
| BMIS 2409 Information Systems | 1.5 |
Courses: Year Two (3 credits)
Real-world experience and management simulations.
| Course | Credits |
| BIND 2444 Management Simulation Capstone | 3 |
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
My time at Pitt Business has changed my life for the better, and I feel fully equipped to leave the classroom, venture into the city, and tackle the business world.
I chose Katz because they offer so many opportunities for so many different kinds of students. The staff, faculty and professors are extremely welcoming and conductive to a great learning environment. Between all of the events, networking opportunities, or personalized career advising, I knew that this grad school was the right fit for me