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In Chatham’s on-campus Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program, students develop the skills and knowledge identified by business leaders as vital in an increasingly competitive job market–skills like entrepreneurial thinking, innovation, effective communication, and leadership. No GMAT is required, and courses are offered in 15-week formats beginning each fall. For optimum flexibility, some courses and components are offered or delivered online.
For those who prefer a fully online experience, we also offer an online MBA.
Fall recommended deadline: July 1
Spring recommended deadline: November 1
The MBA can be completed in two years as a full-time student. A part-time option is also available.
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
The GRE or GMAT is not required for any of Chatham's MBA programs.
The MBA curriculum is designed for working adults, and all courses are available either online or on our Shadyside campus.
I have been twice as productive due to what I have learned in my courses. More importantly, I have been able to build long term relationships with corporate clients.
—SASHA KING, MBA '17
Fine-tune your education by choosing one of Chatham's MBA concentrations in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or pursue a self-designed track. Students may also pursue a dual-degree program for a Master of Arts in Food Studies + MBA or a Master of Sustainability + MBA.
Explore Degree Concentrations : Checkerboard 1 - Choose Your Concentration
In Chatham’s Campus-Based MBA program, you’ll enjoy small class sizes where you get to know, network and collaborate with a dedicated cohort of professionals. Your classes will be held at Chatham’s Shadyside Campus, in the heart of the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, PA.
A 20% tuition discount on select programs is available for full-time employees and members of organizations who have partnered with Chatham University (and if your organization hasn't partnered with Chatham yet, it's easy to get them added to the list). Chatham also offers a range of assistantships that provide tuition discounts along with valuable hands-on experiences, expanded learning opportunities, and professional growth possibilities.
Explore Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 3 - Help Funding Your Degree
Qualified MBA students can save time and money by earning graduate credits through credit transfer, the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), or by testing out of the college-level pre-requisites through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Intent to pursue PLA or CLEP must be declared prior to enrollment.
MBA program faculty bring their real-world experience to augment students' understanding of concepts and practices, preparing students to adapt their learning to complex scenarios. Areas of expertise include law; taxation; information systems; industrial/organizational psychology; finance and administration; and more.
Faculty Listing : Checkerboard 5 - MBA Program Faculty
Work as a graduate assistant in a flexible, fast-paced office environment while pursuing full-time MBA studies. In addition to providing financial assistance, these positions offer valuable hands-on experience, expanded learning opportunities, and professional skill development.
View Funding Opportunities : Checkerboard 6 - MBA Graduate Assistantships
The Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University creates economic opportunities for people of all genders through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking. Many events are open to students, and there are other ways for students to participate, too.
Alumni have worked at institutions including BNY Mellon; PNC; Oracle; Giant Eagle; Mylan; Knopp Biosciences LLC, Pittsburgh; MSA-The Safety Company; MAYA Design; RAND Corporation; Smith & Nephew, Hamburg, Germany; Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA; The Citizens Savings Bank; Portland General Electric, Portland, OR; the University of Pittsburgh.
The Department of Business & Data Science teaches students the fundamentals of business practice through learning and applying academic content, practicing business skills, and evaluating the context of business decision-making. The Department integrates material and programming incorporating the University’s mission in global understanding and environmental responsibility and prepares students to work as leaders in professional and civic arenas. Through student-centered curricular and co-curricular offerings, the Department assists students to reach their full potential in the business world.
Chatham’s Department of Business & Data Science blog serves to inform current and potential students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the department. It covers recent events, highlights extraordinary students, and introduces new professors and courses that are of interest to our readers.
View Blog : Checkerboard 11 - Read Our Blog
“My classmates were remarkable, I learned so much from them,” she says. “I gained valuable tools and the confidence to take risks.”
—Aafke Loney, MBA '11
