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Sep 01, 2026
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2025-2026 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Dual-degree MBA / Finance, MS
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Return to: Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
An option for those who desire both a wide-ranging understanding of business and a deep specialization in Finance, our School of Business Dual Degree MBA / MS Finance program allows you to pair your MBA with a School of Business Master of Science (MS) degree in Finance. The full-time two-year program option is designed to be completed in 21 months with time for a summer internship experience and includes an integrated learning capstone experience. Distinguish yourself with two graduate business degrees. Part-time students may complete the program at their own pace, typically within 3 to 4 years.
Dual MBA/MS Finance Degree Requirements
Students enrolled in the dual-degree MBA and MS Finance program must fulfill the following requirements to earn the MBA and MS Finance degrees:
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A minimum of 60 credits of approved graduate work
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The appropriate distribution of core, required, and elective courses
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A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Elective Courses
Students in the dual-degree MBA/MS Finance program must complete a minimum of 22.5 elective credits, of which at least 6 credits must be in the finance area. The remaining elective credits may be from any area of study offered at the School of Business.
Total Credits: 60
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MBA Dual Degree
Students enrolled in the dual-degree with an MBA and MS program must fulfill the following requirements to earn the dual degrees:
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A minimum of 60 credits of approved graduate work
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The appropriate distribution of core, required, and elective courses
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A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
MBA Core Curriculum
The following core courses are required of all MBA students:
MBA Professional Courses
To supplement the MBA Core Curriculum, students also complete additional required coursework. The content of these courses is designed to accelerate a student’s academic and personal development as a business professional.
Taking Electives at other Professional Schools at Pitt
Students may also choose to take elective courses at other professional schools at the University, including the School of Law, the Swanson School of Engineering, the School of Social Work, the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, and the School of Computing & Information.
Micro-credentials and Graduate Certificates
Students wishing to add additional specialization to their degree program may declare one or more micro-credentials or graduate certificates, many of which are stackable within the elective portion of the programs. Students should refer to the requirements for any micro-credentials or graduate certificates of interest and discuss with their academic advisor how those requirements might be stackable within their degree program.
MS Finance with Dual MBA
The following courses are required to satisfy the MS Finance portion of the dual-degree program:
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