University of Pittsburgh – Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Accelerated MBA
Full-time
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- 12-month Learning Format
- USD 31,928 per term · Out-of-state (+1 more)
- No verified deadline
University of PittsburghJoseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Signature MBA
Degree awarded by University of Pittsburgh
MBAFull-time
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Duration
- 18 months
- 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 cohort MBA completed in 18 months, with room for a summer internship and an integrated learning capstone in the final semester. Students can add credentials and electives to tailor the degree; the program begins in early August.
- Intakes
- August Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 18 months 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 category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — Pennsylvania residents | USD 16,909 Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per term | 2026-2027 |
| Out-of-state — Out-of-state residents | USD 30,373 Source: tuition.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per term | 2026-2027 |
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
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall (August) | Early Advantage | October 15 (decision by Nov. 15)Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall (August) | Round One | January 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall (August) | International Final | April 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | International applicants | Date not confirmed |
| Fall (August) | Domestic Final | July 15Source: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | Domestic applicants | Date 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
Official scholarship pageSource: business.pitt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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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Part-timeOnline
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Typically completed in 2-3 years
- USD 1,732 per credit · In-state (+1 more)
- No verified deadline
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