programs/emba/university-of-pittsburgh-katz-executive-mba

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University of Pittsburgh: Katz

Executive MBA · Pittsburgh, US · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$274,835

Program Info

duration19 months

tuition$90,000

formatHybrid

teachingMix of case studies, experiential learning, and interactive lectures

Class Profile

class size35

avg age38

avg work experience13 years

women %27%

Rankings

FT rank#86

tierIII

Admissions

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 1, 2024

round2December 1, 2024

round3February 1, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Financial AccountingEconomic Analysis for Managerial DecisionsStrategic ManagementFinancial ManagementMarketing ManagementOrganizational BehaviorOperations and Global Supply Chain ManagementStatistical Analysis: Uncertainty and Prediction

Elective Areas

Health CareBusiness AnalyticsInnovation and Strategy

Concentrations

Strategic ManagementGlobal Business

Top Recruiters

PNC Financial ServicesUPMCBNY MellonFedEx GroundPPG IndustriesArconic

Top Industries

HealthcareManufacturingFinancial Services

Program Highlights

-Leadership Focus
-Global Business Perspective
-Flexibility for Working Professionals

ROI

total cost$90,000

program typeEMBA

EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Oct 1, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Executive MBA

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025