University of Pittsburgh

• The undergraduate program in Computer Engineering provides an education in the fundamentals of mathematics and the physical sciences, coupled with a strong emphasis on analysis and design of computer hardware and software that is essential for solving real-world engineering problems
• There course emphasis on the humanities and the development of an appreciation for societal issues, which are introduced into the curriculum through course work and seminars
• The objective of the Computer Engineering Program is for our graduates to become successful professionals in a diverse, global environment, and to be able to adapt to new and shifting technologies, in whatever career path they choose to pursue

• The Bachelors program in Industrial Engineering emphasis on a broad, multidisciplinary and flexible approach to the solving and synthesis of problems relating to industries including manufacturing, assembly and service
• The objectives of the Industrial Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh is for its graduates to be successful professionals, who are adaptive to changes in technology and our global society, in their desired career path
• The course gives pportunity to select four technical electives, of which two may be selected from other programs in the university such as other engineering departments, the sciences, mathematics, business, computer science, or information science

• Doctor of medicine at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (UPSOM) is a 4-year masters degree
• The degree has a well-developed curricular infrastructure that combines a lecture- and problem-based curriculum with early and in-depth clinical experiences and an integrated organ systems approach to the preclinical sciences
• The MD course provides an opportunity for students to pursue in depth an area of personal interest during their four years of medical school which is accomplished with a series of longitudinal elective experiences that supplement the required core curriculum

• The University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School Executive MBA (EMBA) program takes 18 months to complete in all locations, Pittsburgh,São Paulo, and Prague
• The Executive MBA (EMBA) worldwide program sharpens students quantitative business skills and broadens their view of business operations
• The Katz EMBA program is one of the very first in the world; today Katz EMBA is among the most innovative and is a Top 10 program among U.S. public institutions and ranked No. 22 overall in the United States and No. 57 overall in the world (Financial Times 2013)

• MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences attracts students interested in drug discovery, delivery, and metabolism in addition to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. 
• Pharmaceutically-trained professionals are involved in biotechnology, research, synthesizing and testing new compounds, in marketing and sales of pharmaceuticals and biomedical devices, and in pharmaceutical benefit management.

• In 1963, the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School became the world's first business school to offer a One-Year MBA program
• The Katz One-Year MBA program provides a faster return on investment. The MBA program begins in May and finishes the following April. The condensed timeline means that students shoulder a highly intensive course load which gives MBA students the flexibility to design a schedule that fits their needs.
• The students in the course must complete minimum of 51 credits of approved graduate work with minimum cumulative quality point average (QPA) of 3.0

• This is a thesis-based program in which the student completes a combination of didactic coursework and, under the mentorship of an advisor, performs a scholarly thesis project.
• A total number of credit hours - 30 credits (in addition to credits from foundational courses, if taken).
• Other required courses may be tailored to the student’s background and interests.  To qualify for graduation, the student must successfully complete 30 credits, not counting credits from foundational courses if taken.
• All students must maintain a 3.0 GPA at all times to remain in good standing in the program. 
• Research-based MS students are also required to complete 1 teaching practicum.
• There is no course registration for the educational experience, and fulfillment is monitored by the department.

• This program has a two-fold objective: to develop a broad but fundamentally sound background in basic subjects in chemical engineering, and to provide the opportunity for in-depth study in a specific area of research interest.
• The first aim is met by completing a sequence of required and elective courses.
• These include courses in the core areas of transport phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics, and engineering math, as well as elective courses focusing on specific research areas.
• The second aim of this program is accomplished by the MS thesis. This thesis has the same emphasis on original, independent research as the PhD thesis, but it is smaller in scope.
• The research culminates in an oral defense of the written thesis.

• The program allows specialization in the following main areas of Civil Engineering:
  • Construction Management 
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical and Pavement Engineering
  • Structural Engineering and Mechanics
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering
• The programs are designed to enable students to pursue the more advanced and sophisticated aspects of Civil Engineering as a preparation for a rewarding career.
• There are active and interesting research projects being conducted in most of the above areas.
• Graduate students find the period of study here a stimulating professional experience.
• The course offerings are designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time students to allow those who work full-time to complete their degree requirements.

• Transitional students with demonstrated computing aptitude, as evidenced by outstanding grades in at least 4 of the required computer science courses noted below, may be considered for admission to the graduate program.
• Students come from all corners of the globe to pursue a wide range of research topics and work in many application areas within other disciplines.
• Graduate students not only build a foundation of knowledge in computer science from course work—they’re proactive participants in their own training. 
• The students identify interesting problems for their own research. 
• The students engage in independent study and contribute to the progress of the fellow students while learning. 
• Most importantly, the students will contribute to meaningful ideas to the science of computing and push the field forward. 

• The MS degree has both research and professional tracks.
• The research track provides the student the opportunity to work on a thesis (applied or basic in nature) under the close supervision of a faculty adviser.
• The minimum requirements for the research track are 24 credits of graduate course work and preparation and defense of a thesis on a topic in the student's primary area of interest.
• For the professional option, the minimum requirement is 30 credits of graduate course work. The M.S. degree program can usually be completed in 1 to 1½ years on a full-time basis.

• The MS in Finance program provides students with a broad overview of the quantitative and qualitative aspects of finance, helping them understand what steps should be taken to maximize shareholder wealth.
• Students learn the technical skills of everything from valuation techniques, to forecasting methods, to the application of the time value of money, to building pro-forma financial statements.
• The Katz Master of Science in Finance is a 30-credit master’s degree program students may complete in as little as nine months, or two terms of full-time study, beginning in the fall (August) term.

• Industrial engineering (IE) is about choices - it is the engineering discipline that offers the most wide-ranging array of opportunities in terms of employment, and it is distinguished by its flexibility.
• While other engineering disciplines tend to apply skills to very specific areas, Industrial Engineers may be found working everywhere: from traditional manufacturing companies to airlines, from distribution companies to financial institutions, from major medical establishments to consulting companies, from high-tech corporations to companies in the food industry. 
• The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering program is very flexible and requires 30 credits of graduate study.
• It may be obtained with or without a thesis option.

• The programs are oriented toward the transition of results from scientific and engineering disciplines to the solution of materials problems that impede technological progress.
• They are designed to educate engineers, providing them with the tools to become successful in research, development, production, management, and teaching.
• The Research Track MS degree requires a minimum of 30 credits of course and research-based graduate study, including at least 24-course credits.
• At most up to nine (9) credits of coursework counting towards the required minimum of 24-course credits may consist of technical courses in other non-MSE Engineering, Science or Mathematics disciplines

• University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science offers a one year master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Students are introduced to continuum mechanics and advanced fluid mechanics
• Graduates learn about thermodynamics and heat and mass transfer