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Academics at the Tepper School of Business

Explore Your Academic Path

At the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon, academics are defined by a balance of analytical rigor, data-informed decision making, and human-centered leadership. Our academic programs prepare students at every level to innovate, collaborate, and lead in an increasingly complex world.

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Undergraduate Business Programs

Build a strong foundation in business principles while developing the analytical and leadership skills that distinguish Tepper School graduates. Our business administration and economics programs provide hands-on experience and real-world preparation that position you for career success in global business.

All Undergraduate Programs
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Tepper School’s MBA combines a rigorous business education with technology and analytics training to prepare leaders for The Intelligent Future℠. In this program, you’ll develop the analytical leadership skills and collaborative mindset needed to drive innovation in an AI-powered economy. The top-ranked MBA is available in full-time and online hybrid formats with accelerated pathways for eligible students.

MBA Program
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Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)

Transform data into a competitive advantage through our number-one-ranked MSBA program, where you'll master the quantitative expertise that motivate smart business decisions. Available in nine-month full-time and 20-month online formats, this program equips you to lead in next-generation data science where analytics, strategic planning, and creative problem-solving converge.

MSBA Program
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Master of Science in Management (MSM)

Accelerate your business career through this nine-month, STEM-designated program that delivers essential management fundamentals and specialized expertise. Choose from Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Operations, or Strategy concentrations while building the quantitative foundation needed to excel in a data-shaped world.

MSM Program
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Master of Science in Product Management (MSPM)

Lead product innovation at top technology companies through this one-year joint degree program with CMU's School of Computer Science. Master business growth strategies, cross-functional team leadership, and customer-focused innovation methods that position you at the intersection of technology and business strategy.

MSPM Program
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Master of Integrated Innovation for Products & Services (MIIPS)

Create breakthrough products and services by integrating design thinking, technology advancement, and strategic business planning in this cross-disciplinary program. Working alongside engineers, designers, and business professionals, you'll develop the skills to drive transformation — and disruption — across multiple industries.

MIIPS Program
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Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF)

For three decades, our MSCF program has equipped students for highly successful careers in quantitative finance through rigorous training and industry access. With campuses in Pittsburgh and New York City, the program delivers cutting-edge expertise in risk management and economic forecasting while maintaining exceptional job placement rates and deep Wall Street connections.

MSCF Program
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Ph.D. Program

Conduct market-shifting research while building on the intellectual legacy of ten Nobel Prize winners who modernized the science of business management. Our rigorous doctoral program produces innovators for academia and industry who contribute original knowledge to fields leading evidence-based decision-making.

Ph.D. Program

Why Future Leaders Choose the Tepper School

At the Tepper School, you’ll learn in an environment that combines rigor with community and innovation with tradition. Here’s what sets your experience apart:

STEM-Designated Programs: Gain advanced skills in analytics, data science, and technology through programs that carry the STEM designation.

Small Cohorts, Strong Networks: Learn in intimate classes where collaboration leads to lasting personal and professional connections.

Expert Faculty: Work directly with faculty whose research is shaping conversations in AI ethics, economic policy, and organizational behavior.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Take advantage of Carnegie Mellon’s innovation culture, where startups, AI, and robotics thrive.

“You hear it’s close-knit, you hear it’s collaborative, and when you get here, you realize how true that is. In my first group project, I remember noticing how mindful everybody was in making sure everyone's opinion was heard and taking their perspectives into account.”

Kara Buggy, MBA 2022 (she/her)
Business Insights & Analytics LDP, Bristol Myers Squibb
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