UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHExEcUTIVE MBA WORldWIdE PROGRAM

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At Katz, we’ve designed our program around one constant: Business never stops reinventing itself—and neither should business leaders. But true agility depends on a solid foundation. That’s why the Katz tool kit offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals and an array of global experiences. It’s an education that sharpens instincts and makes bold decisions second-nature. So while others will be asking themselves “What now?” our graduates are already thinking, “Why not?”

“Our EMBA Worldwide program helps experienced professionals, from all over the globe, lead their organizations with success and without boundaries. We give you the strategic vision to compete on the global stage as agile problem solvers, decision makers, and leaders.”

- Anne Nemer Assistant Dean for Executive Programs University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

The business world changes every day. That change is swift and unpredictable—and it keeps increasing as economies become more global. Leaders with vision embrace this dynamic environment. They see enormous opportunities and make bold decisions that grow their companies.

Our Executive MBA (EMBA) Worldwide Program helps you develop the strategic management skills needed to reach new heights. We help you understand how markets are interconnected so that you can compete with firms across Europe—and beyond. You form lasting partnerships and gain firsthand insight into global markets by participating in three Global Executive Forums, held in Brazil, the United States, and the Czech Republic.

Europe needs homegrown leaders to manage its complex zone of mature and emerging economies. We prepare you to be nimble and practice innovation. You need these skills to thrive in a world of increasing competition and shrinking boundaries.

See the World Strategically

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“The EMBA program gave me the opportunity to combine my prior experiences with the most current theoretical framework. In fact, I applied what I learned in my marketing and strategy courses directly to my job. To this day, I still keep in touch with my former classmates, which is great because they have experiences from so many different fields.”

- Martin Tesař Deloitte, Partner in Charge of Audit Practice, Czech Republic Class of 2011

learning by Experience

cORE cOURSES

• Financial Accounting: Reporting and Financial Statement Analysis

• Organizational Behavior: Leadership and Team Effectiveness

• Economic Analysis for Managerial Decisions

• Business Ethics and Public Policy

• Statistical Analysis: Uncertainty, Prediction, and Quality Control

• Marketing Management

• Decision Optimization and Risk Management

• Financial Management

• Global Human Resource Management

• Strategic Leadership for Change

• Negotiating in Business

• Strategic Cost Management

• Information Technology and Business Value

• Strategic Management for Competitive Advantage

• Strategic Visioning for a Global Future

• Global Supply Chain Management Plus four electives (1.5 credits each)

The EMBA Worldwide program challenges you with exercises that mirror the business world. The curriculum is based on the latest research and theories, which you can apply directly to your job, right away. Our Global Executive Forums are international immersion trips that help you to better understand key world markets, and build business contacts.

Much of your learning comes from peer interaction. You are part of a diverse talent pool of experienced managers, senior professionals, and thriving entrepreneurs. During the course of your 48 credit hours, you complete case analyses, group projects, workshops, and computer simulations.

You are placed on cross-cultural teams so that you can learn from people of different nationalities.

In total, it takes 16 months to complete the program. Classes are scheduled to fit around your job and family life, meaning that you don’t have to put your life on hold. From Prague, you earn a powerful MBA degree from a top-ranked U.S. business school. You have access to our innovative professors and receive the same degree as students at the University of Pittsburgh campus in the United States.

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Pittsburgh: The Golden TriangleWith a history as one of America’s great manufacturing cities, Pittsburgh has been the Glass City, Iron City, and Steel City. The city is transforming itself once again. The same work ethic that forged Pittsburgh’s industrial might is fueling a new economy, one defined by health care, computer science, robotics research, biotechnology, finance, chemicals and coatings, and telecommunications.

Pittsburgh is the largest inland port in the United States, situated at the confluence of three large rivers: the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio. Its skyline is one of the country’s most beautiful, and Pittsburgh has been ranked the most livable city in the United States by Forbes and The Economist.

Prague: The city of SpiresCentrally located in the heart of Europe, Prague is home to 1.2 million people and is the cultural and political capital of the Czech Republic. It is one of Europe’s most visited cities and is sometimes called the “city of a hundred spires” because of the church steeples and castles that dot its skyline.

The Czech Republic is a member state of the European Union and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Prague’s economy is bolstered by a burgeoning high-tech community and its status as a manufacturing center for power generation, steel, and glass. Prague is full of rich history and has a growing economy that caters to international clients.

São Paulo: A Titan of commerceCalling São Paulo immense is no understatement. The 24/7 city is home to 19 million people and is teeming with high-rise buildings. The cosmopolitan city is a melting pot of ethnic groups ranging from Italian to Japanese.

The combined city and state of São Paulo is the economic engine of Brazil. The city is the center of the country’s financial and stock markets and the capital of Brazil’s automobile industry. There are few places in the world like São Paulo. It is home to some of the world’s finest restaurants and many of Brazil’s trendiest night spots.

São Paulo is also home to many multinational corporations and is at the center of Brazil’s growth as one of the world’s new economic powers.

connect Across continents

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“In my course on organizational behavior, we discuss how leaders can frame their agenda in ways that increase buy-in from key stakeholders. We use case studies and interactive learning sessions to help students apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.”

- Audrey Murrell Associate Professor of Business Administration, Psychology, Public and International Affairs and Director of the David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership

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Leaders in their fields, our research-driven professors are problem solvers who are often called upon by corporations, government agencies, and organizations across the globe.

No matter which EMBA campus you attend, you can be assured of the same education. Katz School professors speak English and are flown in for classes in Prague. Our professors are accessible and many times end up mentoring students long after they graduate. That continuing relationship pays dividends for years to come.

You have access to the latest research. That’s because our professors are actively involved in the creation of new knowledge, concepts, and strategies. Our professors are widely published and serve as editors of leading research journals. They have amassed a wealth of knowledge that spans across many business disciplines, including financial accounting, cost management, global supply chain management, business negotiations, and organizational behavior.

Research at the Forefront

Talent in the classroom

EMBA PRAGUE dRAWS STUdENTS FROM AROUNd THE GlOBE:

AustriaAzerbaijanBulgariaCzech RepublicFranceGermanyIcelandIranIsraelItalyMacedonia

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PeruPolandRomaniaRussiaSlovakiaSpainSwitzerlandTurkeyUkraineUnited StatesUnited Kingdom

How often can you experiment in business and still be safe? Our classes are a testing lab for new ideas and projects. That helps you develop an eye toward innovation. And because your colleagues and professors will challenge your perspectives, you strengthen your critical thinking abilities.

Classroom time is also networking time. It’s natural for our students to build new business contacts that immediately add value to their companies. After all, our students have an average of 13 years of work experience and possess a mix of expertise from many different industries. We insist upon a cross-functional approach to business fundamentals, which will serve you well in a world where business never stops reinventing itself.

The EMBA Worldwide program gives you access to a network of contacts in Europe and beyond. You join Pitt’s vast MBA alumni network, which has more than 26,000 graduates living in 90 countries around the world.

Your MBA, Your ScheduleElevate your career and personal satisfaction, but without putting your life on hold. The EMBA Worldwide program allows you to earn your degree with minimal disruptions to your work and family life.

Prague students complete their course work in 16 months. Class modules are scheduled once a month, from Wednesday through Sunday. The block scheduling makes our program accessible for students who live outside of Prague or have jobs with frequent travel. You will gather 14 times in Prague, and will travel once to São Paulo, Brazil, and once to Pittsburgh, U.S. for our Global Executive Forums. Pittsburgh is also where you will attend your graduation ceremony.

The EMBA Worldwide program provides a high return on investment for our graduates. Our graduates tell us that there are five top ways in which they are rewarded: managerial development, networking, company promotions, increased earnings, and international mobility.

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“The EMBA program enabled me to change careers. I switched from human resources, where I had worked for 10 years over to the service quality and strategic management area. The program gave me the executive background that I needed. Because of the program, I have confidence in core business areas like finance, marketing, strategy, management, and statistics.”

- Naďa Borková Gallová Ceska Sporitelna, a.s., Director of Service Quality Department and Ombudsman of Financial Group Class of 2010

World-class EducationFounded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is an internationally respected university and leading U.S. research institution. With an annual enrollment of 35,000 students, the school has a global reach and active alumni network.

Pitt is a major economic driver for the Western Pennsylvania region, contributing an estimated $1.74 billion into the economy. The campus is composed of 16 schools of study, which yield tremendous collaborative projects for professors and students.

In 2010, Pitt provided 444 distinct degree programs University-wide. The school is also affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a $9 billion global health enterprise.

The Joseph M. Katz Graduate Schoolof Business is a vital part of Pitt. The University was one of the 16 foundingmembers of the Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)and has remained continuously accredited ever since. Our Executive MBA Worldwide program is among the oldest in the world and we have had a campus in the Czech Republic since 1990.

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Leading companies in Europe partner with the EMBA Prague program. Our Board of Advisors for Europe keeps us connected with the changing needs of business organizations. It is composed of chief executive officers, presidents, and vice presidents from a wide range of industries including power generation, media, national banking, telecommunications, and chemicals and coating.

corporate Partnerships

• Beata Mońka, Chairman and CEO,

CANAL+Cyfrowy• christophe cambournac, President, Europe,

The Nielsen Company • david Rintoul, President of U. S. Steel Košice• Hannu Kasi, President and Country Manager,

ABB Czech Republic• Jan Vlček, Commercial Director, CET 21, s.r.o.• Josef Kotrba, Office Managing Partner , Deloitte

Czech Republic• Jürgen chrobog, Chairman of the Executive

Board, BMW-Stiftung Herbert Quandt• Marek Belka, Governor, National Bank of Poland

• Martin Novák, CFO, CEZ a.s.• Michael Mullen, Partner, Havel & Holasek

s.r.o.• Milan Švácha, CEO, Casablanca INT• Miroslav Singer, Governor, Czech National

Bank• Pavel Šrámek, Executive Director, ZV

Milknatur International Ltd.• Viktor Sekmakas, President, Europe,

PPG Europe• Stephen Kines, Partner, Kines Global• Tomasz Sielicki, Vice-Chairman of the

Supervisory Board, Sygnity SA

“The EMBA Worldwide program is an excellent platform to bring in the latest business trends so that our organization doesn’t fall behind the global competition. We find that the fresh MBAs normally energize our whole organization with their ideas. They are also well connected to different cultures, which helps us to grow our business in the global environment.”

- Hannu Kasi President and Country Manager, ABB Czech Republic Chairman, Board of Advisors, Europe

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BOARd OF AdVISORS - EUROPE MEMBERS

Take the Next Step

• Minimum of five years full-time work experience, although 10 years is preferred. The candidate should be in a senior professional or managerial role.

• Undergraduate degree diploma, university transcripts, and two letters of professional recommendation.

• Completed admissions form, self-recommendation letter, and résumé/curriculum vitae.

• Citizens of countries where English is not the official language must present an official score from the TOEFL or IELTS tests. The requirement is waived for candidates who earned a degree from a U.S. college or university.

• Candidates may wish to strengthen their applications with a successful GMAT score, but it is not necessary in all cases.

• All candidates must complete an interview as the final stage of the selection process. The interview helps us assess your motivation for pursuing an Executive MBA, your academic and professional experience, and your plans for the future.

The program is designed for executives with a record of superior job performance, strong career progression, and growth potential. With that in mind, the admissions requirements are as follows:

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contact Us

EMBA Worldwide Program514 Alumni Hall4227 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15260USA

EMBA Worldwide

Anne NemerAssistant Dean513 Alumni Hall4227 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15260USA

Phone: +1 412-648-1694Fax: +1 412-648-1787E-mail: annemer@katz.pitt.edu

EMBA North AmericaPittsburgh

Nicholas Hamilton-ArcherDirector of Operations515 Alumni Hall4227 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15260USA

Phone: +1 412-648-1607Fax: +1 412-648-1787E-mail: nhamilton-archer@katz.pitt.edu

EMBA EuropePrague

Ivana GoossenDirector, EMBA PragueTruhlářská 13-15110 00 Prague 1Czech Republic

Phone/Fax: +420 222 316 960E-mail: igoossen@katz.pitt.edu

EMBA South AmericaSão Paulo

Karla AlcidesDirector, EMBA São PauloRua Umberto Caputi, 6504729-110  São Paulo, SP

Phone: +55 11 5641-4251Fax: +55 11 5641-4252E-mail: kalcides@katz.pitt.edu

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