The Tepper School of Business

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The Tepper School of Business

About Tepper
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consistently ranks among the top business schools in the world. In 2007, the Wall Street Journal ranked the Tepper School #5 among the top MBA programs in the U.S., and our undergraduate program has been ranked a Top Ten business program by U.S. News & World Report for several consecutive years.

The school’s legacy is closely tied to our pioneering work in introducing management science to the marketplace and B-school arena. More than 50 years ago, the school’s leadership brought forth their vision of a better way to succeed in business.

Management science – the academic alternative to the case study method – has its roots in analytical decision making in complex, dynamic business environments. Its prevalence and popularity has had sweeping effects – today, nearly all leading B-schools include some form of the Carnegie Mellon management science model in their curriculum.

A commitment to knowledge discovery via interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of our academic philosophy. As a decidedly small school housed within a decidedly small research university, we are a conservatory of innovation. The linkages across campus are numerous and an inherent part of our culture. Partnerships that would be considered unconventional at other schools are what we do best. Tepper students partner with students, professors and researchers in other schools and centers, such as engineering, robotics, biotechnology and life sciences, product design and computer science.

Our degree programs include:

Undergraduate Business
Undergraduate Economics
Undergraduate Computational Finance
Masters – Computational Finance
MBA
Doctoral programs in Accounting, Economics, Financial Economics, Information Systems, Manufacturing and Operating Systems, Marketing, Operations Research as well as Organizational Behavior and Theory
Areas of specialization for which recruiters and researchers recognize the Tepper School include: Finance, Financial Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Consulting & Strategy, Computational Marketing and Technology.

As one of the most technologically elite universities in the world, the dedication to cutting edge learning and application underlies everything that we do – with an approach to business management that allows our students to make a significant impact in business and in society.

School Mission
The Tepper School Of Business At Carnegie Mellon
Our Mission:
To create and disseminate knowledge through research, teaching and learning; and to transfer intellectual products to society.

To serve our students by teaching them problem-solving, leadership and teamwork skills, as well as the value of a commitment to quality, ethical behavior, society and respect for one another.

To pursue the advantages provided by a diverse and relatively small university community, open to the exchange of ideas, where discovery, creativity and personal and professional development can flourish.

We are committed to improving the leadership and problem-solving capabilities of individuals so as to enhance their value to organizations and society at large. The Tepper School of Business strives for excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge that is grounded in scientific principles and directed toward improving the practice and profession of management. We achieve our mission through the creation and implementation of both general management programs and specialized, interdisciplinary educational programs, and also through conducting, publishing and transferring to society research that is of value and importance.

Our Goal Statement:
The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon endeavors to be the world leader and path-breaker in management education and research known internationally for:

Graduates who are capable of being high-impact business leaders, who are entrepreneurial and continuing to learn, and who can harness information and technology to produce sustainable economic growth.
Education and research programs that are innovative, interdisciplinary, information-technology intensive and international in scope, and that seamlessly build upon the core competencies of the Tepper School of Business and Carnegie Mellon University, thereby maximizing impact and value.
A learning environment that capitalizes on the advantage of diversity of community, the open exchange of ideas, and where discovery, innovation and creativity flourish.
Values that build upon high expectations of ethical behavior, respect for the individual, responsibility to society, dedication to work, and commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
source:http://www.gsia.cmu.edu/mba/mba-prog...nce/index.aspx

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MBA Programs & Coursework
The Tepper MBA was designed for times such as these. As a borderless B-school that encourages students to stretch beyond the conventional business school program, we believe in the strength of analytical decision making for advancing with a global marketplace.

This conviction is not without backing - we are ideally positioned to leverage our size (small), campus (intimate) and worldwide reputation (vast) for breakthrough coursework and research.

As the business environment continues to evolve in speed and complexity, today's graduates will require the skills and confidence necessary for success. Making a difference will mean unprecedented levels of innovation. Tepper MBAs are ready for this business mandate.

As you learn more about our program, we encourage you to consider the type of career, community and experience that meets your needs and expectations. There's no such thing as "one best" B-school...think about what you value most in a transformation experience.

Our community is a special one. Its strength comes from a one-of-a-kind blend of cultures, personalities and professions. We've got a good thing here. We know it, and we nurture it. At Carnegie Mellon, you'll find fellow classmates, faculty, alumni and friends who will collectively support you for your future leadership role.

Navigate the links to the right to see which program option is the best fit for you. As always, we welcome you to contact us with any questions you may have about the three degree options.

About The Mini
Our mini-semester system - now copied by most other top business schools - splits the typical semester in half, creating four mini-semesters per academic year. Each mini-semester is 7.5 weeks long, and students typically take 4 - 5 different courses each mini-semester. This structure enables students to gain exposure to a wide range of topics, as well as many unique courses, as students may take more than 32 different courses while in the MBA program, only half of which are required core courses.

The mini gets students off the blocks very quickly, and this approach quickens the pace of discovery that allows students to hit the ground running. It’s one reason our students perform so well during their internships…thus far in their MBA experience, Tepper MBAs generally have more exposure to management theory and application. Many MBAs return from their internships with job offers for the following spring.

What makes this rigorous structure so effective? Our small class size (approximately 165 – 170 students per entering class) ensures that the school’s practice of integrating teamwork throughout the MBA experience becomes a necessary exchange of ideas and learning. We believe everybody brings something to the table. The diversity of professional backgrounds and experiences combined with high expectations of academic performance ensure each student is prepared to capitalize on leadership opportunities they will find throughout their careers.

Full-Time MBA

Make an Impact!
The new world of business is one without precedent. The challenges are dynamic and complex. They will also require the skills to adapt to business issues with speed and accuracy. Tepper MBAs understand that the sequence for leading in today's marketplace requires a well timed sense of anticipation, analysis and action. Specifically, an ability to transfer business strategy into competitive advantage and market leadership. This mindset serves as the fundamental philosophy of how we teach: interdisciplinary analytical decision making combined with high-level teamwork.

We have been leading the art and science of business for more than a half century. Many of the concepts practiced in business today originated on our campus. We know that the value of an MBA is best demonstrated by the individual transformation it provides. Leadership does not happen by accident. Successful executives have two vital underpinnings: a solid management foundation that encompasses the breadth of business fundamentals as well as the analytic depth to assess even the most complex of situations.

The Tepper curriculum and course sequence is built on this approach. The first year strengthens analytical skills with quantitative methods and models, communications and the business environment. The second year emphasizes coursework focused on corporate strategy across diverse, multi-functional issues. Tepper faculty rely upon numerous methods to strengthen students' leadership and decision making skills, including team projects, cases, lectures, independent study, and research.

Course SequenceYear One Full-Time

Students:
Foundation, Methods & Models
In Year One, students are exposed to the fundamental base of management skills that serves as an important driver throughout the first decade of their careers. Economics, organizational behavior and analytical courses form the intellectual foundation of developing an exceptional business skill set. The core begins with a solid foundation in the three fundamental scientific disciplines - economics, behavioral sciences and quantitative methods. In Year Two, the coursework provides exposure to depth and breadth associated with various industries and functions. The ultimate demonstration of students' intellectual transformation is the confidence with which Tepper MBAs are able to configure and re-test approaches to virtually any problem within any industry. The strong Year One base of training is the key to this adept understanding of those engines that influence business results. The focus is on relevant, not simply popular, management education and training mirrors the Tepper School's legacy and enduring academic philosophy.




Year Two Full-Time Students:
Integration, Applications & Strategy
The flexibility of the second year curriculum (virtually all elective courses) gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned, to explore the areas in which your career interests lie and to gain additional breadth across your choice of management areas.

FlexTime: Part-Time MBA


In 1985, we established a program whereby Pittsburgh-area students may pursue a masters degree in business while continuing their professional careers. This flexible, part-time program offers students the opportunity to obtain an MBA degree over a three-year period. We are one of the few top business schools in the nation that offers its master’s degree in management on a part-time basis. The Tepper FlexTime MBA was ranked #8 by Forbes magazine (2005).

The admissions and graduation requirements for the three-year program are identical to those of the two-year, full-time program except for the length of study. The faculty members and examinations are identical to the full-time program and all policies, rules and regulations applicable to the two-year program are also applicable to the three-year program.

The FlexTime program begins in August of each year. Students take two courses per mini-semester (a mini semester is approximately seven weeks) and attend school year-round. All required courses meet for two hours twice per week. The Tepper School of Business schedules two courses back-to-back on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from six o’clock to until ten o’clock. There are no classes scheduled on Friday evenings. Most elective courses meet once per week from six o’clock until nine o’clock in the evening.

The Tepper School understands that occasionally, due to professional or personal commitments, all students may not be able to follow the prescribed sequence. Therefore, some flexibility has been built into the program. However, all students must complete the MBA degree requirements within four years of their matriculation.
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Prospective FlexTime students are welcome to attend an evening class. Class visits are welcome Monday-Thursdays when classes are in session.

FlexTime Course Sequence

As a Tepper FlexTime MBA student, you’ll find an interdisciplinary, cutting-edge curriculum. There is no substitute for excellence in teaching and reputation. Unlike other part-time MBA programs, we do not substitute one-time visitors as your instructors. You will learn from our full-time faculty who are among the leading academics in their fields of study. We believe this commitment to offering one, unified MBA is a key distinction among the choices you have for business schools in the region.

THE 1ST HALF: FOUNDATION, METHODS AND MODELS
The core begins with a solid foundation in the three fundamental disciplines – economics, the behavioral sciences and quantitative methods. Students then gain a basic understanding of marketing, finance, production, accounting and strategy.



THE 2ND HALF: INTEGRATION, APPLICATIONS AND STRATEGY
The flexibility of the curriculum gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned, to explore the areas in which you are interested, and to gain additional breadth across the key management areas. In their second and third years, Tepper FlexTime students are able to focus almost exclusively on elective courses of their choosing, building depth from 11 different concentration areas. Most students earn 3-4 different concentrations throughout their course of study, providing them with a strategic understanding across multiple functional areas. The elective courses also allow students to engage in a number of industry-based project courses with actual business clients to examine and to define real problems and recommend solutions. Of course, the most valuable application our FlexTime students have is being able to immediately apply concepts learned in the classroom to their current organization!

Dual Degrees
The Tepper School’s MBA Dual Degree programs offer the flexibility to earn an MBA and a Masters in a specialized field in two to three years. Tailored to students’ professional interests and career aspirations, our Dual Degree programs are designed to provide interdisciplinary masters degrees in cross-campus arenas while providing the necessary business and technology context for which Carnegie Mellon is known. There are many advantages to this rigorous approach, including: depth of study, breadth of coursework in leading academic programs, world-class facilities and resources and an integrated model without boundaries. The flexibility and collaborative commitment to this program assures that additional academic options will be integrated annually so that students can continue to customize their MBA experience. Visit the links on the right menu to learn more about our current Dual Degree options.
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The admissions team would be happy to answer additional questions you may have regarding any of our dual degree programs.

FlexMode: Distance Learning MBA

Since 1996, Carnegie Mellon’s business school has offered its distance education program at various corporate sites throughout the United States such as Hartford, CT (United Technologies), Salt Lake City, UT (Goldman Sachs), and Sunnyvale, CA (Lockheed Martin). The FlexMode MBA Program is a real-time (i.e. live,) interactive, part-time program. The FlexMode Program enables the participants to maintain their gainful employment while pursuing the MBA degree. This program eliminates the need to relocate as well as saves 2 years of time, the standard for full-time MBA programs. The corporate site benefits by not losing the talents and services of valuable employees. The investment of the companies in their employees and the earning power of those employees are protected.

The entry and exit requirements for this distance education program are identical to those of the two-year, full time program offered at our campus in Pittsburgh: same faculty, same courses, same homework assignments, and same exams; nothing is diluted.

The three-year program begins in August of each year. Students take two courses per mini-semester and attend school year-round. All required courses meet for two hours twice per week. During your first year, the Tepper School of Business schedules two courses back-to-back on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from six o’clock to until ten o’clock EST. Most elective courses meet once per week from six o’clock until nine o’clock in the evening.

The Tepper School understands that occasionally, due to professional or personal commitments, all students may not be able to follow the prescribed sequence. Therefore, some flexibility has been built into the program. However, all students must complete the MBA degree requirements within four years of their matriculation.

If you are interested in the program but your company does not currently provide a site, a program presentation by our team can be conducted at your workplace in order to determine the level of interest. We require a minimum of eight students per site in order to deliver the program to a corporate location.

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MBA/Computational Finance
A winning combination of analytic rigor and practical business skills, the MBA/MSCF “Dual” degree is specifically designed for individuals with strong quantitative backgrounds seeking leadership positions within the financial services industry.

As MSCF students, dual students are taught the traditional finance theories of equity and bond portfolio management, the stochastic calculus models on which derivative trading is based, the application of these models in both fixed income and equity markets, computational methods including Monte Carlo simulation and finite difference approximations of partial differential equations, and statistical methodologies including regression and time series. As MBA students, through a variety of MBA electives, the Dual draws upon the strength of Tepper’s Nobel prize-winning finance and economics departments and is further broadened by a host of MBA marketing, strategy, communications and operations courses. For a career in finance, the dual truly is the best of both worlds.

Offered by the Masters of Science in Computational Finance program in conjunction with the Masters of Business Administration from the Tepper School of Business, the Dual degree is unique. No other school can offer you both the broad, analytical skills gained in a top-ranked MBA program along with the comprehensive, quantitative finance course of study found in CMU’s MSCF program. All this in only five semesters of coursework!

Program Structure
The Dual is a full-time program, jointly administered between the MSCF program and the Tepper School of Business. Offered on our Pittsburgh campus, the dual is twenty-four months in duration. Matriculating in August, the dual student completes a fall and spring semester, a summer internship (strongly encouraged but not required), and returns in the fall, graduating in August of the second year.

Completion of the MBA/MSCF dual degree requires a combined 46 courses from the MBA and MSCF programs (see “Course of Study”).

Students must be in residence for five consecutive semesters (excluding the summer internship).

Admissions
Students must meet the admissions requirements for both the MBA and MSCF programs.

Applicants are required to submit both the online MBA and online MSCF applications separately, including completing each application's required essays. All applicants to the dual MBA/MSCF program are required to take the GMAT which will be used for both the MBA and the MSCF applications. Three letters of recommenation are required which, along with transcripts, can be shared between the applications. Applicants are only required to pay one application fee.

Due to the sequential nature of the dual program structure, students must apply to both programs simultaneously prior to matriculating. Current MBA or MSCF students cannot apply to become a dual student.

Tuition: Students pay three semesters of MBA tuition at the rate for full-time MBA students and two semesters of MSCF tuition at the rate for full-time MSCF students.

Financial Aid: Merit scholarships and loans are available to eligible students.

Placement
The Career Opportunities Center at the Tepper School of Business works directly with students to assist them in developing career plans, seeking summer internships and conducting searches for permanent employment opportunities.

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MBA/Software Engineering
Program Structure
The MBA/MSE is a three-year (six-semester) program (plus a required internship in the summer of the first year) that begins each year in August. This dual degree program is designed for exceptionally strong candidates who have engineering/science backgrounds or appropriate experience. This program is offered by the Tepper School of Business and the School of Computer Science.

Dual-degree students take a minimum of 192 MBA units: 90 units of required courses and 102 units of electives. Students also take a minimum 150 units of designated courses and studio courses in Software Engineering, and must complete 4 elective courses from either the Tepper School of Business or the School of Computer Science courses listings. Elective courses must meet with the approval of the student advisors.

The candidate will pay tuition for 6 semesters: 3 semesters to the Tepper School of Business at the rate for full time MBA students; 3 semesters to the School of Computer Science at the rate of full time Software Engineering graduate students.

Admissions
Each applicant must apply and satisfy the admission requirements of the MBA program at the Tepper School and the MSE at the School of Computer Science respectively. The deadline for applicants is the same as the deadlines for the regular Masters program. Each applicant is required to take the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), as well as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and the computer science advanced subject tests.

For additional information regarding the MBA/MSE dual degree admissions proces, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Masters Admissions, and for program information please contact Vickie Motz, Associate Director for Academic Planning at the Tepper School of Business.

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MBA/Healthcare Policy & Management
Program Structure
The MBA/MSHCPM is a 2.5-year (5 semester) program that begins each year in late August. This program is designed to educate strong candidates about the economic, political and financial environment in which health care is delivered and the understanding of how to manage and lead organizations across health care in the future. This program is offered by the Tepper School of Business and the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management.

Students will begin at the Tepper School and must complete 162 units of courses, which includes 90 units required core courses, and 72 units required electives. Students must also meet all the MBA requirements such as Management Game, Core Elective Requirements, Concentrations and Breath. Students are required to take 180 units of course work at Heinz which includes 120 units of Heinz required courses and 60 units of electives which could be taken in the MBA program and count towards the satisfaction of the MSHCPM requirement.

Students are responsible for 3 semesters of tuition to the Tepper School at the MBA full-time rate and two semesters of tuition to the Heinz School at the full time rate. In the first year, students will pay tuition for two semesters to Tepper at the MBA full-time rate. In the second year, students will pay tuition for two semesters to Heinz at the full time rate. For the final semester (5th) students will pay for one semester to Tepper at the MBA full time rate.

Admissions
Each applicant must satisfy the admission requirements of the MBA program at the Tepper School and the MSHCPM at the Heinz School. The deadline for applicants is the same as the deadline for the regular Masters programs.

Students should apply to both of the programs simultaneously prior to enrolling as a student. However, 1st year MBA students at Tepper may also apply during their 1st year of their MBA studies, but must meet the application deadline for the MSHCPM program. Each applicant is required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

For additional information regarding the MBA/MSHCPM dual degree admissions process, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Masters Admissions for the Tepper School, and for program information please contact Vickie Motz, Associate Director for Academic Planning at the Tepper School of Business. For Heinz-specific admissions questions, please email the Heinz Admissions Office.

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MBA/Juris Doctorate (Law)

MBA/Juris Doctorate (Law)
A cooperative educational program addressing the interaction of law and business administration is available through the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Law School) and Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. One need only look at the history of our society, as well as at both business and law school offerings to see that numerous concerns are common to both, especially in such areas as labor, antitrust, and corporate finance. Certainly, legal considerations affect many management decisions, and the quality of the practice of law is enhanced by a better understanding of the business policy considerations involved.

In response, we have worked with the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and designed a rigorous four-year dual-degree program. This dual-degree program benefits students by enabling them to receive integrated training in law and business, while saving time by reducing the period of time necessary to earn the two degrees from five years to four years. The dual degree program also enables graduates to act in an interdisciplinary fashion, helping them to more effectively merge the policy considerations underlying law and business in our society.

Program Structure
The candidate must satisfy both schools' degree requirements. At the Law School, 88 credits must be completed for the Juris Doctor (JD) degree, while MBA requires 192 units for the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Completing the JD degree while enrolled in the dual-degree program entitles the student to 30 units (10 semester-hours) of advanced standing at the Tepper School and completing the MBA degree entitles the student to 15 credit hours of advanced standing at the Law School.

The candidate must enroll either in the Law School or Tepper during the first year and in the other school during the second year (i.e., the first year is solely dedicated to one of the two programs and the second year is solely dedicated to the other program). The candidate is not permitted to take courses at the other school during this period. During the third and fourth years, a student may take courses at both schools.

Admissions
Interested candidates must apply and be admitted to both the Tepper MBA Program and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Admission to the dual-degree program can be made either prior to attending the Tepper and the School of Law, or during the first year of study at either school. Separate applications must be submitted to each school. In addition, a dual-degree application must be completed with a copy sent to each school. A joint admissions committee will decide upon admission to the dual-degree program once a student has been accepted to each school individually. The dual-degree application must be submitted no later than March 15.

Upon completion of the dual-degree program, students earn both the JD and MBA degrees.

Students are charged tuition at the following rates: during the first year at Tepper, the tuition for full-time MBA students (whether it is the first year of study or not); during the first year at the law school, the law school tuition (whether it is the first year of study or not); during each of the third and fourth years of the program, tuition equal to the sum of 85% of the law school tuition and 42.5% of the tuition for full-time MBA students. Tuition payments should be made in accordance with the current policies of Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh.

For additional information regarding the MBA/JD dual degree admissions process, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Masters Admissions, and for program information please contact Vickie Motz, Associate Director for Academic Planning at the Tepper School of Business.

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MBA/Public Policy & Management
The MBA/MSPPM is a 2.5-year (5 semester) program that begins each year in late August. This program is designed to educate strong candidates whose professional careers require an understanding of the interface between the private and public sectors and issues that span management of business enterprises and public or not-for-profit organizations . This program is offered by the Tepper School of Business and the H. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management.

Program Structure
Students will begin at Tepper and must take 162 units of required core courses, which include 90 units of required core courses, and 72 units of required electives. Students must also meet all MBA requirements such as Management Game, Core Elective Requirements, Concentrations and Breadth. Students are required to take 108 units of course work at Heinz, which includes 66 units of required courses and 42 units of concentration and elective courses.

Students are responsible for 3 semesters of tuition to the Tepper School at the MBA full-time rate and two semesters of tuition to the Heinz School at the full time rate. In the first year, students will pay tuition for two semesters to Tepper at the MBA full-time rate. In the second year, students will pay tuition for two semesters to Heinz at the full time rate. For the final semester (5th) students will pay for one semester to Tepper at the MBA full time rate.

Admissions
Each applicant must apply and satisfy the admission requirements of both the MBA program at the Tepper School and the MSPPM at the Heinz School. The deadline for applicants is the same as the deadline for the regular Masters programs. Students are required to apply to both programs prior to enrolling as a student; however, 1st year MBA students may also apply during their 1st year of their MBA studies, but must meet the application deadline for the MSPPM program. Each applicant is required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Dual degree students will have full access to the services provided by both the Tepper School of Business and Heinz School placement offices. Each student will be granted equal access to both open and pre-selected interviews scheduled by the placement offices and the resumes of the students will also be included in the resume books under a special heading.

For additional information regarding the MBA/MSPPM dual degree admissions process, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Masters Admissions for the Tepper School, and for program information please contact Vickie Motz, Associate Director for Academic Planning at the Tepper School of Business. For Heinz-specific admissions questions, please email the Heinz Admissions Office.

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MBA/Civil & Environmental Engineering
The MBA/MSCEE is a 2.5-year (5 semester) program that begins each year in late August. This program is designed for students with B.S. degrees in engineering and offers the opportunity to develop technical and managerial skills in the management of civil and environmental engineering organizations, projects, and systems, as well as business management. This program is offered by the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Tepper School of Business.

Program Structure
The dual degree students must take a minimum of 168 units of MBA courses (90 units of required courses and 78 units of electives) and 84 units in Civil and Environmental Engineering (36 units of required CEE courses, and 48 units of electives, 24 of which must be CEE courses). Please consult your advisor for a complete listing of curriculum.

In the first year, the student will pay tuition for two semesters to Tepper School of Business at the rate for full-time MBA students. In the second year, the student will pay tuition for two semesters to CEE at the rate for full-time MSCEE students. During the third year, the student will pay tuition for one semester at the rate for full-time MBA students to Tepper Business School.

Admissions
Each applicant must satisfy the admission requirements of the MBA program at the Tepper School and the MSCEE at Civil and Environmental Engineering respectively.

The deadline for applicants is the same as the deadline for the regular Masters program. Each applicant is required to take both the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

For additional information regarding the MBA/MSCEE dual degree admissions process, please contact Lauren Capone, Assistant Director of Masters Admissions, and for program information please contact Vickie Motz, Associate Director for Academic Planning at the Tepper School of Business. For specific Civil & Environmental Engineering admissions questions, please contact Maxine Leffard, Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the Carnegie Institute of Technology.

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Online Course Catalog
Our mini-semester system splits the traditional semester in half. In a typical mini-semester, FullTime students take four or five courses, while FlexTime and FlexMode students take two courses. This course structure affords you wide exposure to topics and professors and more flexibility to design your MBA program for career opportunities. And it quickens the pace of discovery – preparing you to hit the ground running in your internship and career upon graduation. Students take at least 32 courses while in the program, only half of which are required core courses. The Tepper MBA is unique in its balancing of both breadth and specialization. Add to that its company-sponsored courses, international study options and the capstone Management Game course, and you have an MBA program unlike any other.

The application below will allow you to view recent required and elective course descriptions by area of interest. Note: In keeping with our tradition of innovation, the MBA faculty may revise the curriculum and course offerings at any time.

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FlexMode Course Sequence
The 1st Half: Foundation, Methods and Models
The core begins with a solid foundation in the three fundamental disciplines - economics, the behavioral sciences and quantitative methods. You then gain the familiarity with functional areas, such as marketing, finance, production, accounting and strategy.


The 2nd Half: Integration, Applications and Strategy
The flexibility of the program's second half (virtually all elective courses) gives you the opportunity to integrate what you have learned, to explore the areas in which you are interested and to gain additional breadth across the key management areas. The Management Game serves as the transition between skill development and corporate strategy.