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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHExecutive MBA Worldwide PROGRAMphoto credit: Dennis GallettaPittsburghAre you ready? You can be.PragueSão Paulo

See the World StrategicallyBusiness leaders cannot ignore the significantshifts that technology and globalization bring to theworld economy. Not when markets are interwoven,change is constant, and competition comes fromall angles. Leaders with broad perspective seeenormous opportunities and capitalize on emergingand mature markets.Our Executive MBA (EMBA) Worldwide programempowers managers to add value to theircompanies. This is critical for any company growingmarkets at home, expanding into new markets,opening international offices, or conductingbusiness with international vendors or customers.From our state-of-the-art facilities in Pittsburgh,you earn a powerful MBA degree from a programranked in the top 15 in the United States (FinancialTimes, 2011). With more than 40 years of successas a top EMBA program, we are also one of themost innovative. We offer program locations inSouth America and Central Europe and have apartnership with the prestigious Indian Institute ofManagement-Indore.Our Executive MBA Worldwide program isrooted in experience-based learning and takes 18months to complete. Classes are scheduled tofit around your job and family life. You access theworld without giving up your current environment.The program delivers an impressive return oninvestment for graduates.www.katz.pitt.edu/about-emba1“The global awareness I’m gainingfrom EMBA helps with the culturalchallenges I encounter in my job.In fact, some of my classes coverexactly what I’m doing right now.”- Eric OlsonProgram ManagerWestinghouse Electric IndiaEngineering CenterKatz EMBA 39, ‘13

Learning by ExperienceLeaders must be nimble and practice innovation ifthey are to succeed in business. This has never beentruer than in the United States today, where growthmay take place far from center and acceleratedtechnological advances and globalization presentchallenges and opportunities vastly different frompast experiences.We challenge you with exercises that mirror thebusiness world. Executive students must completecase analyses, group projects, workshops, computersimulations, and class discussions.You participate in Global Executive Forum (GEF) tripsabroad, traveling to Prague, Czech Republic and SãoPaulo, Brazil for immersion-learning experiences. Youmay have the option of attending a GEF in India aswell. The India trip gives an insider’s look into how toaccess this complex and attractive emerging market.Our graduates go beyond the businessfundamentals—they develop the broad vision neededto see above the tree line. Under our Executive MBAcurriculum, 48 credit hours are devoted to improvingyour business leadership, strategy, and analysis skills.CORE COURSES• Financial Accounting: Reporting andFinancial Statement Analysis2• Organizational Behavior: Leadership andTeam Effectiveness• Economic Analysis for ManagerialDecisions• Business Ethics and Public Policy• Statistical Analysis: Uncertainty, Prediction,and Quality Control• Marketing Management• Decision Optimization and RiskManagement• Financial Management• Global Human Resource Management• Strategic Leadership for Change• Negotiating in Business• Strategic Cost Management• Information Technology and BusinessValue• Strategic Management for CompetitiveAdvantage• Strategic Visioning for a Global Future• Global Supply Chain Managementwww.katz.pitt.edu/GEFPlus four electives (1.5 credits each)

Connect Across ContinentsPittsburgh: The Golden TriangleWith a history as one of America’s great manufacturingcities, Pittsburgh has been the Glass City, Iron City, andSteel City. The city is transforming itself once again. Thesame work ethic that forged Pittsburgh’s industrial mightis fueling a new economy, one defined by health care,computer science, robotics research, biotechnology,finance, chemicals and coatings, and telecommunications.Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the United States,situated at the confluence of three large rivers: the Allegheny,Monongahela, and Ohio. Its skyline is one of the country’smost beautiful, and Pittsburgh has been ranked the mostlivable city in the United States by Forbes andThe Economist.Prague: The City of SpiresCentrally located in the heart of Europe, Prague is home to1.2 million people and is the cultural and political capitalof the Czech Republic. It is one of Europe’s most visitedcities and is sometimes called the “city of a hundredspires” because of the church steeples and castles thatdot its skyline.3The Czech Republic is a member state of the EuropeanUnion and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).Prague’s economy is bolstered by a burgeoning hightechcommunity and its status as a manufacturing centerfor power generation, steel, and glass. Prague is full ofrich history and has a growing economy that caters tointernational clients.São Paulo: A Titan of CommerceCalling São Paulo immense is no understatement. The24/7 city is home to 19 million people and is teeming withhigh-rise buildings. The cosmopolitan city is a melting potof ethnic groups ranging from Italian to Japanese.The combined city and state of São Paulo is the economicengine of Brazil. The city is the center of the country’sfinancial and stock markets and the capital of Brazil’sautomobile industry. There are few places in the worldlike São Paulo. It is home to some of the world’s finestrestaurants and many of Brazil’s trendiest night spots.São Paulo is also home to many multinational corporationsand is at the center of Brazil’s growth as one of the world’snew economic powers.

Research at the ForefrontLeaders in their fields, our research-driven facultymembers are problem solvers who are often calledupon by corporations, government agencies, andorganizations across the globe. They are activelyinvolved in the creation of new knowledge, concepts,and strategies through their research.Faculty members are accessible, engaging, andwilling to mentor students long after they graduate.The faculty is widely published and serves as editorsof leading research journals. They have amasseda wealth of knowledge that spans across manybusiness disciplines, including financial accounting,cost management, global supply chain management,business negotiations, and organizational behavior.Our students directly apply the cutting-edgeconcepts and tools they learn in the classroom totheir current positions. The innovative insights fromfaculty empower our students to make an immediateand powerful impact.4“In my course on organizationalbehavior, we discuss how leaderscan frame their agenda in waysthat increase buy-in from keystakeholders. We use case studiesand interactive learning sessions tohelp students apply knowledge toreal-world scenarios.”- Audrey MurrellAssociate Professor ofBusiness Administration, Psychology,Public and International Affairs andDirector of the David BergCenter for Ethics and Leadershipwww.katz.pitt.edu/emba-faculty

Talent in the ClassroomClassroom time is also networking time. It’snot uncommon for our students to build newbusiness contacts that immediately enhancetheir companies. Our students have an averageof 14 years of work experience and possess amix of expertise from many different industries.We insist upon a cross-functional approach tobusiness fundamentals, which will serve youwell in a world where business never stopsreinventing itself.Diversity is a strength of our EMBA Worldwideprogram, as our students have come from morethan 20 countries and spoken a dozen differentlanguages. This is a great opportunity to discoverbest business practices from abroad and applythem to operations at home.The EMBA Worldwide program gives you accessto a network of professionals in the UnitedStates, South America, Europe, and Asia. Youjoin Pitt’s vast MBA alumni network, which hasmore than 26,000 graduates living in 90 countriesaround the world.5EMBA WORLDWIDE Draws STUDENTSFROM AROUND THE GLOBE:AustriaAzerbaijanBrazilBulgariaCzech RepublicFranceGermanyIcelandIndiaIranIsraelItalyMacedoniaPeruPolandRomaniaRussiaSlovakiaSpainSwitzerlandTurkeyUkraineUnited StatesUnited Kingdomwww.katz.pitt.edu/class-profile

Your EMBA, Your ScheduleElevate your career and personal happiness to newheights, all without putting your life on hold. OurEMBA Worldwide program allows you to earn yourdegree with minimal disruptions to your work andfamily life.EMBA Pittsburgh students complete their coursework in 18 months. Classes are scheduled biweeklyon Friday and Saturday, with a week-long immersionsession in Pittsburgh at the end. Students travelabroad twice: to São Paulo, Brazil and to Prague,Czech Republic.The EMBA Worldwide program is a wise investment for thelong-term. Our graduates are rewarded in five ways:Managerial developmentCompany promotionsIncreased earningsNetworking opportunitiesInternational mobility6“The EMBA degree givesme a broader perspectiveon problem solving andstrategic planning. I’m askingmyself ‘how does this affectthe company as a whole?’ ”- Terri BoneVice President andCorporate ControllerEQT CorporationKatz EMBA 38, ‘11www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-schedule

World-class EducationFounded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh(Pitt) is an internationally respecteduniversity and a leading U.S. researchinstitution. With an annual enrollment of35,000 students, the school has a globalreach and active alumni network.Pitt is a major economic driver for theWestern Pennsylvania region, contributingan estimated $1.74 billion into the economy.The campus is composed of 16 schools ofstudy, which yield tremendous collaborativeprojects for faculty and students.Pitt provides more than 400 distinct degreeprograms University-wide. The school isalso affiliated with the University ofPittsburgh Medical Center, a $9 billionglobal health enterprise.The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School ofBusiness is an important part of Pitt. OurExecutive MBA Worldwide program is amongthe oldest in the world and is ranked in thetop 15 in the United States.7www.katz.pitt.edu/about-katz

CorporatePartnerships“PPG’s most important investment is in thedevelopment of emerging talent. Our partnershipwith EMBA prepares them for key roles inachieving PPG’s strategic objectives. EMBA’spresence in Europe, South America, and Asiahelps them to understand today’s complex,global marketplace.”- Charles E. BunchChairman of the Board and CEOPPG Industries, Inc.8The EMBA Worldwide program partners with the world’s leading firms and organizations. Wegive our graduates the broad perspective needed for leadership on a global scale. Our corporatepartners strengthen their executive-level ranks through our program.• ABB Inc.• Alcoa, Inc.• American Eagle Outfitters• Ansys• Bayer Corporation• Bettis• BNY Mellon• Bombardier• Calgon Carbon Corporation• Ciber, Inc• Concurrent TechnologiesCorporation (CTC)• Contech Corporation• Cook Myosite, Inc.• Corning Incorporated• Curtiss-Wright Corporation• Cybergenetics Corporation• Development DimensionsInternational, Inc. (DDI)• Duquesne Light• EBDS• Emerson ProcessManagement• EQT Corporation• Ernst & Young, LLP• EXCO Resources• Fi360• Federated Investors• FedEx Corp• General Electric• Georgia-Pacific Corporation• Giant Eagle• GlaxoSmithKline• Halliburton• The Hershey Company• Johnson Matthey• Kennametal• Koppers Inc.• LBFoster• McKesson Corporation• Medrad, Inc• Michael Baker Corporation• Mylan, Inc• NCMA• North American Hoganas• Nova Chemicals Corporation• Pennsylvania Academy ofGeneral Dentistry• PMCentersUSA• Petroleum DevelopmentCorporation• Pitt-Ohio Express, LLC• PNC Financial Services Group• PPG Industries, Inc.• PriceWaterhouseCoopers• The Timken Company• Thermo Fisher Scientific• UPMC• United States Steel Corporation• V&M Star• Westinghouse Electric Company• Wexford Health Sources, Inc.• XpressBet, Inc.

Take the Next StepThe program is designed for executives with a record of superior job performance, strong careerprogression, and growth potential. With that in mind, the admissions requirements are as follows:• The ideal candidate is in a management position and demonstrates clear career progression. Aminimum of five years full-time work experience is required, and 10 or more years is preferred.• Undergraduate degree, university transcripts, and two letters of professional recommendation.• Completed admissions form, self-recommendation letter, and résumé/curriculum vitae.• Citizens of countries where English is not the official language must present an official score fromthe TOEFL or IELTS tests. The requirement is waived for candidates who earned a degree from aU.S. college or university.• Candidates may wish to strengthen their applications with a successful GMAT score, but it is notnecessary in all cases.• Supporting organizations must give employees sufficient time for classes, and may also give themfinancial sponsorship.• All candidates must complete an interview as the final stage of the selection process. The interviewhelps us assess your motivation for pursuing an Executive MBA, your academic and professionalexperience, and your plans for the future.“When I joined the EMBA program in 2007,I was a chemical engineer in a generalmanager role. To advance my career, Ineeded a master’s degree in businessfrom a top institution. Within a year, Iwas promoted to VP of my division, andlater became senior VP for the Americas.I can think of no better way than EMBAto prepare future leaders of CalgonCarbon for expanding their managementresponsibilities within a global economy.”- James A. SullivanSenior Vice President - AmericasCalgon Carbon CorporationKatz EMBA 35, ‘08www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-admissions

Contact UsEMBA PittsburghNorth AmericaNicholas Hamilton-ArcherDirector of Operations515 Alumni Hall4227 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15260USAPhone: +1 412-648-1607Fax: +1 412-648-1787E-mail: nhamilton-archer@katz.pitt.eduEMBA São PauloSouth AmericaKarla AlcidesDirector, EMBA São PauloRua Umberto Caputi, 6504729-110 São Paulo, SPPhone: +55 11 5641-4251Fax: +55 11 5641-4252E-mail: kalcides@katz.pitt.eduEMBA PragueEuropeIvana GoossenDirector, EMBA PragueTruhlářská 13-15110 00 Prague 1Czech RepublicPhone/Fax: +420 222 316 960E-mail: igoossen@katz.pitt.eduwww.emba.pitt.eduEMBA Worldwide Program514 Alumni Hall4227 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15260USA