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University of PittsburghJoseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Accelerated MBA

Degree awarded by University of Pittsburgh

MBAFull-time
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Duration
12-month Learning Format
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
None verified

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

Full-time MBA completed in an intensive 12-month format, designed to shorten the time away from the workforce. Students can add credentials and electives to tailor the degree.

Duration
12-month Learning Format Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAMervis Hall, 3950 Roberto & Vera Clemente Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
Out-of-state — Out-of-state residents (rate applies to three terms)USD 31,928
Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per term2026-2027
In-state — Pennsylvania residents (rate applies to three terms)USD 17,777
Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
per term2026-2027

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Not verified
Work experience
Not verified
Essays
RequiredTwo essaysSource: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Interview
RequiredPublished — see the source for details.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
Not verified

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalGMAT or GRE optional; GRE At-Home no longer accepted since December 10, 2024.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalSee GMAT note.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
RequiredPublished minimum: 4International applicants. Minimum 4.0 overall (all subscores 4.0+) for tests taken on or after January 21, 2026; 80 for tests taken before that date.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
RequiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale 0–9)International applicants; recommended 7.0.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test
RequiredPublished minimum: 125 (scale 10–160)International applicants; recommended 130.Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall (August)Early AdvantageOctober 15 (decision by Nov. 15)Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall (August)Round OneJanuary 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall (August)International FinalApril 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026International applicantsDate not confirmed
Fall (August)Domestic FinalJuly 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026Domestic applicantsDate not confirmed

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • Katz merit-based tuition scholarships (full-time programs)

    Benefit
    Awarded in various dollar amounts
    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    All students admitted to a full-time program are considered; notified in the admission decision letter.
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Deadline
    Apply no later than February 1 for the Full-time MBA

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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