Program Overview

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University of Pittsburgh School of Business

The University of Pittsburgh School of Business offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and minors.

Academics

Overview

The School of Business provides students with a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical principles in business, developing analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Business Majors

• Accounting
  • Provides students with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices
• Business Analytics
  • Focuses on the use of data analysis and statistical methods to drive business decisions
• Business Information Systems
  • Explores the role of technology in business, including system design and implementation
• Finance
  • Covers theoretical financial principles and practical implementation in business
• Global Management
  • Prepares students for international business environments, focusing on cultural and economic aspects
• Human Resources Management
  • Deals with the management of human capital, including recruitment, development, and retention
• Marketing
  • Involves the study of market research, consumer behavior, and marketing strategies
• Supply Chain Management
  • Focuses on the management of supply chains, including logistics, procurement, and distribution

Certificates

• Certificate in Foundations of AI for Business
• Certificate Program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics
• Certificate Program in Sports Management
• Certificate in Supply Chain Management
• Area-Studies Certificates
  • Sustainable Development Certificate in Global Studies
  • Conflict/Conflict Resolution Certificate in Global Studies
  • Global Economy and Global Governance Certificate in Global Studies

Honors Program

• Guaranteed Graduate Admission
• University Honors College

Business Minor

• Business Minor Admissions
• Course Planning for the Business Minor

Double Degree Programs

• BSBA/MAcc
• BSBA/JD

Arts & Sciences Requirements

• Arts & Sciences Requirements Beginning January 2023 or later
• Arts & Sciences Requirements Prior to January 2023

Core Courses

• Introduction to Finance (BUSFIN 1030)

Student Advising

• Pitt Business Summer Course Transfer Process
• New Transfer Student Information

Standards and Policies

• Cumulative GPA of 2.25 (C+) in all courses applied toward a major
• A C- or better must be earned in each course applied toward a major

Student Success and Tutoring

• Resources available for students to succeed academically

Pitt Business Graduation

• Requirements for graduation, including completion of all major and minor requirements

Finance Major

Overview

The finance major provides students with a thorough understanding of theoretical financial principles and the practical implementation of these principles in business.

Requirements

• Earn a minimum of 120 Academic Credits
  • Including 15 Academic Credits in Finance major courses
• Fulfill All:
  • Arts and Sciences Foundation Requirements
  • BSBA Core Curriculum Requirements
• Complete BUSFIN 1030 Introduction to Finance
• Cumulative GPA of 2.25 (C+) in all courses applied toward a Finance major
• A C- or better must be earned in each course applied toward a Finance major

Courses

Required Core Courses

• BUSFIN 1030: Introduction to Finance

Required Major Courses

• BUSFIN 1311: Corporate Finance
• BUSFIN 1321: Investment Management

Elective Major Courses

• Must complete at least three courses
  • BUSFIN 1316: Corporate Financial Strategy
  • BUSFIN 1327: Risk Management
  • BUSFIN 1329: Investment Analysis & Strategies
  • BUSFIN 1341: International Finance
  • BUSFIN 1342 Alternate Assets: From VC to PE
  • BUSFIN 1347 Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Structures
  • BUSFIN 1351: Financial Modeling
  • BUSFIN 1355: Valuation
  • BUSFIN 1356: FinTech
  • BUSFIN 1357 Emerging Topics in Finance
  • BUSFIN 1361 Real Estate Finance

Careers

Skills Needed

• Quantitative skills are very important
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Types of Jobs

• Analyst/Associates
• Equity/Credit Research
• Institutional Sales
• Trading
• Structured finance
• Emerging markets
• Public finance
• Credit/Ratings Analyst
• Broker
• Capital Market

Types of Industries

• Commercial Banking
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning
• Insurance
• Investment Banking
• Money Management
• Real Estate

Minors

• Economics
• Statistics
• Additional Minors Available