Business Administration (MBA)

Relevant, In-Demand Concentrations

Fine-tune your education by choosing from Healthcare Management, Business Sustainability, Accounting, Project Management, and Entrepreneurial Leadership specializations, or design your own to suit your professional needs.

Courses & Curriculum

Chatham's Masters of Business Administration (MBA) is a 30 credit-hour, IACBE-accreditated program designed to accommodate the schedules of working adults. On a full-time schedule, students may complete the program in one year. Learn more about the curriculum progression by clicking the button below.

Alumni Careers

Alumni have worked at institutions including BNY Mellon; PNC; Oracle; Giant Eagle; Mylan; Knopp Biosciences LLC, Pittsburgh; MSA-The Safety Company; MAYA Design; RAND Corporation; Smith & Nephew, Hamburg, Germany; Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA; The Citizens Savings Bank; Portland General Electric, Portland, OR; the University of Pittsburgh.

Program Faculty

MBA program faculty bring their real-world experience to augment students' understanding of concepts and practices, preparing students to adapt their learning to complex scenarios. Areas of expertise include law; taxation; information systems; industrial/organizational psychology; finance and administration; and more.

Center for Women's Entrepreneurship

The Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University creates economic opportunities for people of all genders through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking. Many events are open to students, and there are other ways for students to participate, too.

Corporate Partner Discount

Chatham offers a 20% tuition discount to students who are full-time employees of or affiliated with a partner company or organization. Click the button below to learn more.

Tuition & Funding

The cost of a graduate degree consists of university tuition (per credit charge), fees, and any other personal expenses you may require for earning your degree. Chatham also offers a 20% corporate partner discount, graduate assistantships, and professional campus work positions for many graduate programs that can help make a Chatham graduate education more affordable. Our Financial Aid and Admissions offices will also work with you to understand loan and financing options available. 

Credit Where Credit is Due

Qualified MBA students can save time and money by earning graduate credits through credit transfer, the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), or by testing out of the college-level pre-requisites through College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Intent to pursue PLA or CLEP must be declared prior to enrollment.

Admissions Requirements

Learn more about Chatham's MBA program admissions process, requirements, and information for international applicants.

School Mission

The School of Business & Enterprise teaches students the fundamentals of business practice through learning and applying academic content, practicing business skills, and evaluating the context of business decision-making. The School integrates material and programming incorporating the University’s mission in global understanding and environmental responsibility and prepares students to work as leaders in professional and civic arenas. Through student-centered curricular and co-curricular offerings, the School assists students to reach their full potential in the business world.

Accreditation & Student Outcomes

Visits & Events

Start the next steps in your graduate journey at Chatham University by visiting campus or attending upcoming events. Join virtual info sessions, open houses, or admitted student sessions to learn about our programs and the application process, interact with faculty, and experience the Chatham community. Click the button below to view the schedule and register, and email graduate@chatham.edu with any questions.