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programs/mba/university-of-pittsburgh-katz-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$160,075
employed at 3mo91%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$73,000
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case studies and Experience-Based Learning (EBL) featuring live consulting projects
Class Profile
class sizeVaries, typically around 70
avg age28
avg work experience5 years
women %38%
international %31%
Rankings
FT rank#70
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
600-700 (Average GMAT: 658)
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 5, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Financial AccountingEconomic Analysis for Managerial DecisionsFinancial ManagementOrganizational Behavior: Leadership and Group EffectivenessMarketing ManagementStatistical Analysis: Uncertainty, Prediction, and Managerial DecisionsStrategic Management
Elective Areas
FinanceMarketingOperations and Supply Chain ManagementBusiness AnalyticsStrategy
Concentrations
Business AnalyticsFinanceMarketingOperations and Supply Chain ManagementStrategyInformation Systems and Technology Management
Top Recruiters
PNCPPGEatonDeloitteAmazon
Top Industries
ConsultingTechnologyFinancial Services
Exchange Programs
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (Germany)NEOMA Business School (France)Seoul National University (South Korea)
Program Highlights
  • -Experiential learning through consulting projects
  • -Focus on data analytics and technology
  • -Global business perspective through international study trips
ROI
total cost$73,000
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 15, 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, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
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
vlocal(2026-09-02)