MBA/MS in Management Information Systems at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Dual MBA/MS in Management Information Systems pairs the Katz Signature MBA with a Master of Science in Management Information Systems, completed together in 60 credits. Full-time students can finish in 21 months with time for a summer internship and an integrated learning capstone. The MIS pairing is STEM-designated.

Faculty: Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business | Duration: At least four terms (60 credits); about 21 months full-time, 3-4 years part-time | Intake: Fall (full-time or part-time); part-time may also start in Spring | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Combines the core MBA curriculum, strategic communications and computational thinking coursework with the required MS courses in Management Information Systems plus electives; students may add a credential, the Integrated Learning Academy or Business Disruption Series courses.

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Entry requirements

Joint and Dual Degree MBA admissions (Katz): completed four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited US university or the non-US equivalent. Application materials: online application, two essays, current resume, two letters of recommendation, transcripts/academic documents, application fee; GMAT/GRE optional (the GRE At-Home exam is no longer accepted since December 10, 2024); interview required. International applicants: TOEFL iBT minimum 80 (or 4.0 overall with all subscores 4.0+ if taken on or after January 21, 2026), IELTS minimum 6.5 (7.0 recommended), or Duolingo English Test minimum 125 (130 recommended); degree certificate required. Full-time deadlines (fall start): Early Advantage October 15, Round One January 15, International final April 15, Domestic final July 15.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: USD 33,818 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, MBA Signature Program / Full-Time Dual-Degree MBA/MS Programs, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 60,746 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, MBA Signature Program / Full-Time Dual-Degree MBA/MS Programs, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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