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Table of Contents Welcome to the College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fast Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 World-class Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Global Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Experience Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Professional Development . . . . . . . . 13 Corporate Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14 City of Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Contact Us/Apply Online . . . . . . . . . 16
Welcome to the College of Business Administration! We’re glad you are considering a future in the world of business.
Whether you plan on pursuing a corporate career or are headed toward options in small business, public service, international affairs, or law, the College of Business Administration (CBA) provides a strong foundation for your future. We are well qualified to prepare you for a fulfilling and dynamic career, because we excel in four key dimensions:
World-class Education CBA’s advantages include a distinguished faculty, a challenging curriculum, and a superior reputation. In fact, U.S. News & World Report consistently has ranked Pitt’s program among the best undergraduate business programs in the nation.
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Global Focus The University of Pittsburgh offers some of the finest
international resources available, including an impressive array of academic options and study abroad programs. Whatever your interest, we’ll help you explore the world—and prepare for a career that could take you anywhere!
Experienced-based Learning Experience counts. As a CBA
student, you’ll have the opportunity to develop unique and marketable skills both inside and outside the classroom.
Corporate Connections
Pittsburgh is a great city for business, and CBA is well connected. As a CBA student, you will have many opportunities to gain valuable internship and networking experience.
The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University s mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact the University of Pittsburgh; Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion; Carol W. Mohamed, Director (and Title IX, 504 and ADA Coordinator); 412 Bellefield Hall; 315 South Bellefield Avenue; Pittsburgh, PA 15260; 412-648-7860. Published in cooperation with the Department of University Marketing Communications. UMC70031-0909
Fast Facts Total Program Enrollment 1,975 students
Majors
• Accounting • Finance • General Management • Global Management • Marketing
Certificate Programs • International Business • Leadership and Ethics • Supply Chain Management Cover: Students in the College of Business Administration prepare to take on 21st-century leadership roles (from left to right): Adam Jones (Springdale, Ark.), accounting and finance major; Carolyn Mesing (Finleyville, Pa.), marketing major; and Shaun Eng (Somers, N.Y.), finance and marketing major.
Recognition
Pitt’s CBA is accredited by AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting body for academic programs in business. The University of Pittsburgh was an AACSB founding member in 1916. U.S. News & World Report consistently has rated CBA among the top 10 percent of undergraduate business programs in the nation—most recently in the 2010 rankings.
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Faculty
CBA draws its faculty from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, which boasts 65 full-time professors representing many areas of expertise within business. Full-time faculty, senior doctoral students, and professionals from the corporate community teach CBA courses.
Academic Scholarships
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to recruiting honors students and awards hundreds of academic scholarships each year, ranging from $2,000 to full scholarships. Every freshman who applies for admission by January 15 is automatically considered for scholarships.
2009 Freshman Class Profile Freshman Enrollment 321
Average SAT Score 1255
High School Class Rank CBA advisor Tiwanda Taylor celebrating with graduate Elizabeth Waldrop (BSBA ’06)
In top 20 percent or higher: 78% In top 40 percent or higher: 99%
Percent of applicants admitted 45
Gender
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Costs
(2009–10 Academic Year) Pennsylvania Residents Tuition: $14,904 Fees: $810 Room and Board: $8,900 Total: $24,614 Out-of-state Residents Tuition: $25,958 Fees: $810 Room and Board: $8,900 Total: $35,668
Career
Average starting salary for April 2009 graduates: $45,691 (as of July 31, 2009) High starting salary: $57,000 Low starting salary: $23,600 Average number of internships completed per CBA student: 2
Female: 40% Male: 60%
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Percent from underrepresented groups 6
Geography
Pennsylvania residents: 64% Non-Pennsylvania residents: 36%
Housing*
Residence hall: 97% Commute from home: 2% Apartment: 1%
Distance from Home* 10 miles or less: 8% 11–50 miles: 20% 51–100 miles: 5% 101–500 miles: 56% More than 500 miles: 11%
Highest Degree Planned* Bachelor’s degree: 18% Master’s degree: 61% Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD): 11% Law (JD): 8% Medical (MD or Dental): 1% Other: 1%
* Information obtained from CBA participation in the 2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Freshman Survey
“CBA helps students develop leadership skills through the independence it gives to student organizations. CBA student organizations are far from common school clubs; they resemble businesses in that each has a vision, business plan, and goals. I have had a few roles in the Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association, and they have all felt like management positions. With the mixture of course work, corporate networking, and leadership opportunities it provides, CBA sets up students to excel.”
Justin Sullivan BSBA ’08 Finance Philadelphia, Pa.
Justin Sullivan has developed impressive leadership and professional experience throughout his time in CBA. His experience consists of two summers spent interning at Morgan Stanley and one at PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., in wealth management. He also has honed his leadership skills through involvement with the Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association (RCMBA). During his time in CBA, he has held the positions of RCMBA social events committee chair (for two years), chair of the diversity relations committee, and president of RCMBA.
World-class Education Faculty
The College of Business Administration is the undergraduate division of the internationally renowned Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. As such, we share a highly acclaimed, experienced faculty, as well as other impressive resources. Members of the Katz School faculty offer outstanding academic credentials as well as broad corporate and international experience. Consistently recognized among the world’s top researchers in a variety of areas, they are dedicated to filling their classrooms with cutting-edge theory and combining academic disciplines with real-world management challenges. Best of all, they exhibit enthusiasm for teaching and a welcoming attitude toward undergraduate students—which means you will have ample opportunity for personalized instruction.
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CBA’s primary program of study leads to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA).
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BSBA Degree Requirements 1. Liberal arts requirements and electives 54 credits 2. Business core curriculum 42 credits 3. Major requirements 15–22 credits 4. General electives 0–9 credits Minimum credits to graduate 120 credits The CBA curriculum blends a broad core curriculum with several choices for major specialization. It provides a strong global orientation, and emphasizes experience-based learning, business ethics training, and exposure to the latest technology and trends.
Majors Accounting–Students acquire the technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills required for success as professional accountants and financial executives in industry. Upon graduation, some students may opt for further preparation through the new Master of Science in Accounting program offered by the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Finance–Students gain a thorough understanding of theoretical financial principles and the practical implementation of those principles in the world of business. The major provides preparation for careers in banking, corporate finance, and investment management. Students also benefit from hands-on experience in the Financial Analysis Laboratory (see page 10).
Some members of cba’s dedicated faculty are Ray Jones (top), G.G. Hegde (middle), and Vicky Hoffman (bottom).
General Management—The general management major provides the flexibility to concentrate in two compatible areas of business, including human resources management, organizational behavior, management information systems, supply chain management, and others. Global Management–The global management major enables students to develop expertise in the management of people, processes, and policies in a global context. Topics include international human resources, supply chain and operations, international economics, and global policy. As part of the major, students will participate in a study abroad program and pursue fluency in their foreign language of choice. Marketing—Students gain a conceptual background and the practical skills necessary for careers in retailing, sales management, market research, advertising and promotion, consumer product marketing, and industrial marketing.
Opposite page: Marketing professor Vanitha Swaminathan and marketing student Kerri Allen (BSBA ’09) in Jazzman’s Café, Mervis Hall
Certificate Programs The following certificate programs are available in conjunction with a CBA major: Certificate Program in International Business (CPIB) BSBA students who wish to prepare for an international career may complete the Certificate Program in International Business. This certificate includes the study of foreign languages and culture, a program abroad, and course work emphasizing business in a global context. Certificate Program in Leadership and Ethics (CPLE) One of only a few such programs in the country, CPLE emphasizes two areas of great importance in today’s complex business world—leadership and ethics. This selective program incorporates a dynamic curriculum, an internship, a servicelearning project, and a corporate mentoring program.
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CBA student Suraj Bhatt (BSBA ’08) with Dean John T. Delaney at the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society induction ceremony
Certificate Program in Supply Chain Management Broad and ongoing changes in the corporate environment make the study of supply chain management increasingly relevant. Administered through CBA and the Swanson School of Engineering, this certificate program helps students obtain the analytical, managerial, and technical skills required for careers where supply chain management is a key component. In the program, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain management, enhance their ability to make strategic business decisions, and gain hands-on exposure to issues related to supply chain management.
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Dual Major and Degree Programs CBA offers an option for liberal arts students enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences—the Arts and Sciences/Business Dual Major. This program allows you to pursue the liberal arts major of your choice (ranging from anthropology to urban studies), earn a liberal arts degree, and develop some business expertise by completing CBA’s core business curriculum.
CBA Associate Dean Edward Palascak hosts an arts outing and dinner annually for members of the CBA Living Learning Community.
CBA also partners with the School of Arts and Sciences and School of Information Sciences (SIS) to provide dual-degree options. Students may combine the full BSBA program with a degree and major from either school (earning either a BA or BS from Arts and Sciences or the BSIS from SIS).
Honors Options
The University Honors College (UHC) offers many exciting opportunities for talented and motivated students, including honors courses, an honors degree (the Bachelor of Philosophy), special advising, housing options, and cultural and social activities. CBA students may take both liberal arts and business courses through UHC. Students also benefit from CBA-specific options, such as research projects with faculty and the opportunity to take graduate-level business courses.
Academic Advising
In CBA, we believe that good academic advising makes a major difference in our students’ experience. As a CBA student, you will work individually with one professional academic advisor throughout your college career. Topics of discussion will include course and major selection, study abroad options, the University Honors College, internships, and career development. The choices you make as a student will shape your life for many years to come. Your advisor can provide the information and support you need to make good choices for a successful future.
“As a CBA student, I have been able to tailor my education to fit my needs as an individual. Not only am I pursuing two degrees, but I am focusing on global business issues with a thesis through the University Honors College. At Pitt, I’ve found a place where I can challenge myself academically and benefit from close interaction with outstanding professors.”
Antonia Stern
BSBA ’08 Dual degree General management and Spanish Downingtown, Pa.
Antonia Stern is taking full advantage of academic opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh. Her program of study combines her interest in languages with those in cross-cultural business, human resources, and organizational behavior. Her goal is to bring it all together through an honors thesis in which she discusses the adaptation process of expatriate employees. Throughout the process, she’ll be guided by her thesis advisor, a faculty member in the Katz Graduate School of Business. In addition, Stern spent a semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain, during which time she was able to travel throughout the country as well as to Germany and Portugal. She also has pursued her love of music through a minor and membership in the Heinz Chapel Choir. Stern is considering several options for after graduation, including pursuing a PhD and a career as a business faculty member.
Global Focus Today’s business graduates face a competitive global marketplace where knowledge of other cultures and economies is a critical asset. For this reason, we’ve included a strong international component in the CBA curriculum. The Katz School was one of the first five schools designated as a Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) by the U.S. government. CBA students benefit from the Katz School’s leadership in the international business arena and interaction with faculty who teach, conduct research, and provide consulting services throughout the world.
Global Management Major
CBA students study and intern in a variety of exciting locations throughout the world.
One of five majors at CBA, the global management major enables students to develop expertise in the management of people, processes, and policies in a global context (see page 5 or the CBA Web site for details).
Certificate Program in International Business
Students may supplement a business major with internationally oriented course work and experiences (see page 6 or visit CBA’s Web site for more details).
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Some other ways to span the globe include:
Plus3
A two-week, three-credit international study trip, Plus3 is an optional add-on to CBA’s introductory business course, Managing in Complex Environments. This travel experience is led by a faculty member and includes company visits, lectures, and sightseeing. Recent trips have been to Augsburg, Germany; Valparaiso, Chile; Beijing, China; São Paulo, Brazil; and Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam.
Erica Marks BSBA ’08 Marketing Steubenville, Ohio
Erica Marks has chosen to enhance her marketing major with a minor in Italian and the Certificate Program in International Business. Her love of adventure and her Italian background inspired her to spend a semester abroad in Rome, Italy, where she took courses in international marketing, Italian politics and culture, and international economics. On campus, she has been busy with a variety of activities, including internships with Smith Barney/Citigroup and the Pittsburgh Pirates as well as membership in the Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Marks also has served as a CBA Student Ambassador and a Professional Development Consultant.
“I loved my study abroad experience! Every day, I found myself walking through history while enjoying the present. I was able to see the world, meet wonderful new people, and thoroughly experience a beautiful culture and country.”
Plus3 students enjoy a breathtaking view in Germany.
Foreign Languages
Pitt’s many foreign language offerings include French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Russian, Swahili, and others—more than 35 from which to choose!
Area Studies Center Certificates
Pitt’s four internationally recognized area studies centers—Asian studies, Latin American studies, Russian and East European studies, and European studies—as well as its European Union Center of Excellence and programs in African and global studies offer undergraduate certificates. These certificate programs highlight the language, culture, politics, and economics of a particular region and are an excellent global complement to the CBA degree.
Students on Plus3 in Chile visit some of the country’s most important industries, like the stunning Viña Indómita vineyard.
Study Abroad
CBA students are strongly encouraged to experience another culture firsthand through study abroad. You can choose from an array of programs throughout the world and benefit from numerous Pitt-sponsored scholarship opportunities. Some recent study abroad destinations have been Kyoto, Japan; Madrid, Spain; Copenhagen, Denmark; Freiburg, Germany; London, England; Beijing, China; Paris, France; Sydney, Australia; Florence, Italy; Monterrey, Mexico; and many others.
Plus3 students sightseeing in China
Experience Counts CBA distinguishes itself among business programs through its focus on experiencebased learning. In CBA, you will learn by doing as you participate in case studies, presentations, projects, and group work. You also will benefit from many additional opportunities to hone your skills in real-life business settings and situations.
Financial Analysis Laboratory
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CBA Living Learning Community
The CBA Living Learning Community (LLC) is a special housing option for CBA freshmen interested in living and learning with other business students. Benefits include social activities and outings, informal gatherings with business faculty, team-building exercises, business etiquette dinners, and site visits to area companies.
Located in Mervis Hall, the $2.3 million Pitt Business Financial Analysis Laboratory allows students to work with the equipment and technology found in the capital markets industry. The lab provides exposure to real-time financial information flows and resembles the trading floors maintained by investment banks and financial firms. It is equipped with 58 computer stations, tote display boards, a ticker, and plasma display screens. Finance majors will find that a number of their classes are held in the lab.
Student Organizations
Projects Courses
• AIESEC (global exchange organization)
A unique option, projects courses allow students to work on specific corporate assignments. One example of this is CBA’s Projects in Marketing course. Clients for the course have included Citibank, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Recording Industry Association of America, American Century Investments, the Department of the Navy, and more. Honda has been a client for the course twice. In spring 2006 and fall 2007, members of the class took home first place in Honda’s nationwide marketing competition for their marketing of the Honda Fit crossover vehicle and the newly redesigned Honda Accord Coupe. In spring 2009, Projects in Marketing students were first-place winners in another national marketing contest, the Nissan Cube Collegiate Challenge.
Through involvement in CBA organizations, students hone their leadership skills and participate in valuable corporate networking events. Students also may choose from more than 400 University-wide organizations. CBA organizations include the following:
LLC students enjoy the annual welcome reception.
• Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity) • American Marketing Association 11
• Beta Alpha Psi (honorary society for accounting, finance, and management information systems students) • Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity) • Entrepreneurs’ Society • Fashion Business Association • Investment Banking Club • Phi Beta Lambda (Future Business Leaders of America affiliate)
The McKinsey Cup Competition is a key component of Consulting Field Projects.
• Phi Chi Theta (professional business fraternity) • Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association • Society for International Business • Sports Business Association • The Trading Pitt • Undergraduate Finance Club • University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association • Women in Business Presentation skills are critical for success, both in CBA and after graduation.
The CBA Projects in Marketing class took first place in the national Nissan Cube Collegiate Challenge.
CBA students have diverse opportunities for enhancing their leadership and team skills.
Professional Development From start-ups to Fortune 500 corporations, Pittsburgh’s thousands of businesses come in every size and from many diverse industries, and new developments seem to pop up every day. Cutting-edge research, finance, and high technology fuel the economy. The city continues to forge strong ties with local universities like Pitt to encourage business growth and supply companies with talented workers.
Career and Leadership Development
CBA’s Career and Leadership Development Center (CLDC) helps students take advantage of Pittsburgh’s many professional opportunities, as well as prepare to succeed in the workplace. In CBA, designing a strategy for your career path isn’t an afterthought; it’s a focal point. Through training sessions and individual coaching, interviewing skills and résumé development, internships, leadership opportunities, and executive speakers programs, students learn to translate classroom theory into action in a real-world work environment. Students also benefit from networking opportunities at annual events like CBA’s Career Conference. This large-scale program allows students to connect with companies who are seeking candidates for internships and permanent positions. Throughout the year, companies come directly to Sennott Square to conduct information sessions and interviews as well.
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CBA students are easily able to access event information through the Student Information Management and Online Network (SIMON), CLDC’s online resource. Through SIMON, students can register for professional development programs, check internship postings, and upload their résumés for recruiters to review.
Career Services
Mariam Sesay BSBA ’08 Finance Bowie, Md.
Mariam Sesay is obtaining valuable professional experience with PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. As an intern in PNC’s university relations department, her responsibilities involve acting as a liaison with PNC’s interns and their managers, coordinating intern-related events, and producing reports on PNC’s recruitment efforts. Advantages of her experience include having the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the financial services industry and interacting with key PNC executives. In CBA, Sesay is active with the Roberto Clemente Minority Business Association. She has held the position of social events committee chair and vice president.
“I am enjoying the total intern experience at PNC. Not only am I gaining exposure to the company and the financial services industry as a whole, I am meeting many great people and having a lot of fun. I feel like the culture here is a fit for me, and I am benefiting from many opportunities to develop as a young professional.”
Pitt’s Career Development Office and Office of Student Employment and Placement Assistance (SEPA) provide an array of career counseling and job-search resources that complement the programs offered by CBA’s Career and Leadership Development Center. The Career Development Office specializes in helping students assess their interests and skills and explore career options beginning in their freshman year. SEPA coordinates on-campus recruiting, which brings an impressive range of local, national, and international firms to campus each year to connect businesses with Pitt students seeking jobs or internships. As a CBA student, you will benefit from the expertise of an on-site career consultant who works exclusively with business students. You can take advantage of SEPA-sponsored career fairs and make connections through FutureLinks, an online career management system for employment listings and professional events.
“The faculty, curriculum, and students at CBA challenged me to perform at a high level. This included gaining a truly global business perspective, as well as striving for the most competitive internship and job opportunities. CBA contributed significantly to my personal and professional development.”
Ang Lee
BSBA ’07 Investment Banking Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions Group Greenhill & Co., Inc. Pitt graduate Ang Lee certainly maximized his educational experience in CBA. Lee graduated with a double major in finance and accounting, a minor in economics, and extensive professional experience gained through internships. Upon graduation, he began his finance career at Jefferies & Co., Inc., in New York, and currently is working at Greenhill & Co., Inc., a premier boutique investment bank on Wall Street. Lee also left behind a legacy in CBA: the Investment Banking Club. As a student, he founded the club based on his desire to help others obtain competitive positions like his. The club is designed to assist students in making Wall Street contacts that will lead to internships and, ultimately, to full-time positions. While in CBA, Lee completed a number of internships that were helpful in obtaining his position with Greenhill. These included experiences with UBS; Legg Mason, Inc.; PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Jefferies. At Greenhill, Lee’s position involves researching and evaluating companies for potential opportunities as well as assisting in the execution of mergers and acquisitions transactions. Lee was the 2007 recipient of the CBA Alumni Council Leadership Award, given to one outstanding senior each year at graduation.
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Corporate Connections Organizations partnering with CBA for internship and placement opportunities include the following:
Joan Snyder
BSBA ’01 Senior Manager, Managed Health Care Marketing Forest Laboratories
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As a student at the University of Pittsburgh, Joan Snyder began honing the leadership skills she now employs to impact the fields of business and health care. She served as president of the Pitt Student Government Board and was very active within CBA, for which she was recognized upon graduation with the CBA Alumni Council Leadership Award. Snyder began her career with Eli Lilly in neuroscience sales, where she achieved top 2 percent results and was promoted to a managed care account executive position. In May 2007, Snyder was promoted to district sales manager for the New Jersey diabetes team, with responsibilities to lead and motivate 13 sales representatives while driving growth of the Lilly legacy products to treat diabetes. Most recently, Snyder accepted a position with Forest Laboratories at the company’s headquarters in New York City. In this new role, she will lead the managed care marketing team focusing on commercial payer strategies, research, and promotion of Forest’s products across all therapeutic areas. In 2009, Snyder assisted in the creation of the Hesselbein Global Academy for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at Pitt, serving as a member of the advisory board. She also earned her MBA from Rutgers University with a concentration in management and global strategy.
Abercrombie & Fitch Aflac ALDI, Inc. Alpern Rosenthal American Eagle Outfitters American Red Cross Amplify Sports & Entertainment, LLC The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Bayer Corporation Bechtel Bettis CIGNA Corporation Citizens Bank Coro Center for Civic Leadership Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Deloitte Dick’s Sporting Goods Dollar Bank Eaton Corporation Eli Lilly and Company Ernst & Young FedEx Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Freddie Mac
FSC Marketing Communications General Electric Company GlaxoSmithKline The Hershey Company Highmark Inc. H.J. Heinz Company JP Morgan Chase & Co. Ketchum Inc. KPMG LLP Lockheed Martin Corporation MEDRAD, Inc. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. National City Bank, now a part of PNC National Football League Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Newell Rubbermaid Ogilvy & Mather Parente Randolph, LLC Peace Corps PepsiCo Inc. Pfizer Inc. Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Steelers
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. PPG Industries PricewaterhouseCoopers Protiviti Inc. Raymond James & Associates Revlon, Inc. Schneider Downs Target Corporation The Sherwin-Williams Company UBS UPMC U.S. Census Bureau U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency U.S. Steel Corp. Waddell & Reed, Inc. Walt Disney Company Wells Fargo Financial Westinghouse Electric Corporation Wolseley North America WQED Multimedia
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Darren R. Jones
BSBA ’00 Certified Internal Auditor Associate Director, Risk and Business Consulting Protiviti Inc.
Students prepare to network at CBA’s Career Conference event.
“The experiences I had in CBA and at Pitt were a great foundation on which to build my professional life. I was able to develop leadership skills early on through CBA student organizations. This helped me build confidence, find my voice, and move on to roles at the larger University level. My management style today is inspired by lessons I learned during my collegiate years.”
At Protiviti, Darren Jones is responsible for helping to lead the Pittsburgh office. He works with clients in various industries to optimize their business processes and develop risk management programs. He has led several projects to re-engineer business practices and has managed financial, operational, technological, and compliance audits for a range of customers. Jones has gained extensive international experience through his work in countries throughout South America and Europe. Jones earned his BSBA degree with a major in accounting from CBA. In addition, he met his wife, Holly Manges Jones (BSBA ’99), when they were both CBA students. Since graduation, Holly Jones has worked as a human resources professional and earned her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
“CBA’s professors did an outstanding job of bringing the realities of the business world, including many emerging trends, into the classroom. As a result, when I began my career, I hit the ground running. “In CBA, success is dependent upon hard work and the ability to positively influence the performance of team members during group projects. Today, as I look to recruit Pitt students, I appreciate their strong work ethic and team skills.”
City of Pittsburgh
We want to hear from you! Contact Us
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University of Pittsburgh CBA Admissions 2100 Sennott Square 210 South Bouquet Street Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: 412-383-9600 Web: www.cba.pitt.edu/2010.html E-mail: cba-admissions@katz.pitt.edu Prospective freshmen may meet with a CBA admissions counselor Monday–Friday at 1:30 p.m. No appointment is required; just visit 2100 Sennott Square. Other times can be scheduled at your convenience by calling CBA. Prospective transfer students may schedule a visit and unofficial credit evaluation by calling CBA. To schedule a general University of Pittsburgh information session and campus tour, contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Visit Center at 412-624-7717, e-mail its visit specialists at viscntr@oafa.pitt. edu, or log on to www.oafa.pitt.edu.
Friendly and diverse, Pittsburgh offers all of the advantages of a large city as well as the charm and neighborhood feel of a small town. A well-kept secret for many years, Pittsburgh recently has enjoyed some well-deserved accolades, including being named the most livable city in the United States by The Economist in 2009 and its selection as the site of the September 2009 G-20 summit. Hailed for its economic resilience, technological and green development, low cost of living, and low crime rate, Pittsburgh is a unique blend of tradition and innovation, education and recreation, culture and community. On the sports front, Pittsburgh truly is the City of Champions. Its sports teams reigned supreme in 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers capturing the Super Bowl championship and the Pittsburgh Penguins skating their way to the Stanley Cup. Downtown Pittsburgh lies two and a half miles west of the University of Pittsburgh and is a five- to 10-minute trip by bus. The location is ideal for students participating in internships and networking activities. Also, as your Pitt ID enables you to ride city buses fare free, taking in the symphony, hitting the mall, or getting to the airport is quick, convenient, and affordable.
Culture Abounds
Pittsburgh is home to major art and history museums, the downtown Cultural District, the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, respected ballet and theater companies, and many galleries and film houses. Pittsburgh’s great restaurants and tremendous array of dance clubs, classical music performances, acoustic music venues, and major concert amphitheaters are enough to keep anyone well entertained.
Sports and Recreation
Pittsburgh’s unique topography of mountains, rivers, and valleys makes it an outdoor lover’s paradise, and recreational opportunities are available year-round. Schenley Park, with more than 450 acres of woodland trails, borders the campus and is just one of the more than 20 major parks in the area with ample space for running, walking, roller blading, biking, and golfing. Pittsburgh boasts four professional sports teams—the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers, Major League Baseball’s Pirates, the Penguins of the NHL, and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer team. Pitt students enjoy cheering for the nationally ranked Panther football and basketball teams in their world-class facilities. The Pittsburgh Steelers are sixtime Super Bowl champions.
Apply Online Prospective CBA students can easily apply using the Pitt undergraduate admissions application. (Be sure to indicate business as your intended major.) Visit www.oafa.pitt.edu for an online application as well as for complete details about the application process. If you prefer, you can request a paper application online or by calling 412-624-PITT.
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