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    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature

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    Pittsburgh, USMBAIn-person18 months
    $58,410.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    34%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $55.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a 45-credit, 18-month, in-person MBA program based in Pittsburgh, US. Tuition is $58,410.

    About the program

    The Signature MBA is an 18-month full-time cohort program that provides a broad foundation in business knowledge through core MBA curriculum, integrative coursework in strategic communications and computational thinking, electives, credentials, and an integrated learning capstone. It includes opportunities for summer internships and focuses on accelerating career advancement for students with professional experience.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Oct 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min No minimum or cut-off score; test optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min No minimum or cut-off score; test optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum total scores to be eligible for admission consideration are an 80 on the TOEFL (taken prior to 1/20/26), 4.0 on the TOEFL, with all subscores at 4.0 or higher (taken on or after 1/20/26)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $103,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $20,030.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is $58,410 across 45 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is structured around 18 months and 45 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 34%.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus cohort?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Signature at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus typically enrolls around 45 students per cohort.