Research Administration, MS

Admissions Requirements

Katz utilizes a test optional admissions process for all its programs. This means that all applicants have the option to submit GMAT or GRE scores in support of their application but are not required to do so.

Applicants who do not meet at least one of the following criteria are encouraged (but not required) to submit GMAT or GRE test scores:

• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a B (3.00) average or higher in a minimum of 6 credits of quantitative coursework (on a 4.0 grading scale) OR
• Have earned a graduate and/or professional degree

International applicants to full-time programs are also encouraged to submit GMAT or GRE test scores. 

International applicants are required to submit an English Language test (TOEFL/IELTS/DuoLlingo).

Curriculum

The MS in Research Administration is designed as a 30-credit online degree program which can be completed in five terms on a part-time basis. The part-time online program would be delivered with both synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences. A secondary option to allow a student to enroll full-time is also proposed. The student would enroll in both on-campus and online courses to complete the program in a hybrid format within one year. Students must complete 19.5 credits of core courses and at least 10.5 credits of elective coursework, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B). Elective coursework may be chosen from the Katz Masters Course Catalog, as well as from other Pitt graduate schools, with faculty director approval.

Total Credits: 30