2. 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
3. See the World Strategically
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.
www.katz.pitt.edu/about-emba
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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
4. learning by Experience
The EMBA Worldwide program challenges You are placed on cross-cultural teams so
you with exercises that mirror the business that you can learn from people of different
world. The curriculum is based on the nationalities.
latest research and theories, which you can
apply directly to your job, right away. Our In total, it takes 16 months to complete the
Global Executive Forums are international program. Classes are scheduled to fit around
immersion trips that help you to better your job and family life, meaning that you don’t
understand key world markets, and build have to put your life on hold. From Prague,
business contacts. you earn a powerful MBA degree from a top-
ranked U.S. business school. You have access
Much of your learning comes from peer to our innovative professors and receive the
interaction. You are part of a diverse talent same degree as students at the University of
pool of experienced managers, senior Pittsburgh campus in the United States.
professionals, and thriving entrepreneurs.
During the course of your 48 credit hours,
you complete case analyses, group projects,
workshops, and computer simulations.
cORE cOURSES
• Financial Accounting: Reporting and
Financial Statement Analysis
• Organizational Behavior: Leadership
2 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
www.katz.pitt.edu/GEF Plus four electives (1.5 credits each)
5. connect Across continents
Pittsburgh: The Golden Triangle
With 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 Spires
Centrally 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.
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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 commerce
Calling 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.
6. Research at the Forefront
Leaders in their fields, our research-driven You have access to the latest research.
professors are problem solvers who are often That’s because our professors are actively
called upon by corporations, government involved in the creation of new knowledge,
agencies, and organizations across the globe. concepts, and strategies. Our professors
are widely published and serve as editors
No matter which EMBA campus you attend, of leading research journals. They have
you can be assured of the same education. amassed a wealth of knowledge that spans
Katz School professors speak English and across many business disciplines, including
are flown in for classes in Prague. Our financial accounting, cost management,
professors are accessible and many times global supply chain management, business
end up mentoring students long after they negotiations, and organizational behavior.
graduate. That continuing relationship pays
dividends for years to come.
“In my course on organizational
behavior, we discuss how leaders
can frame their agenda in ways
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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
www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-faculty
7. Talent in the classroom
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.
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EMBA PRAGUE dRAWS STUdENTS
FROM AROUNd THE GlOBE:
Austria Peru
Azerbaijan Poland
Bulgaria Romania
Czech Republic Russia
France Slovakia
Germany Spain
Iceland Switzerland
Iran Turkey
Israel Ukraine
Italy United States
Macedonia United Kingdom
www.katz.pitt.edu/class-profile
8. Your MBA, Your Schedule
Elevate 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 www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-schedule
9. World-class Education
Founded 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 School
of Business is a vital part of Pitt. The
University was one of the 16 founding
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members of the Association to Advance
Collegiate 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.
www.katz.pitt.edu/about-katz
10. corporate
Partnerships
“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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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.
BOARd OF AdVISORS - EUROPE MEMBERS
• Beata Mońka, Chairman and CEO, • Martin Novák, CFO, CEZ a.s.
CANAL+Cyfrowy • Michael Mullen, Partner, Havel & Holasek
• christophe cambournac, President, Europe, s.r.o.
The Nielsen Company • Milan Švácha, CEO, Casablanca INT
• david Rintoul, President of U. S. Steel Košice • Miroslav Singer, Governor, Czech National
• Hannu Kasi, President and Country Manager, Bank
ABB Czech Republic • Pavel Šrámek, Executive Director, ZV
• Jan Vlček, Commercial Director, CET 21, s.r.o. Milknatur International Ltd.
• Josef Kotrba, Office Managing Partner , Deloitte • Viktor Sekmakas, President, Europe,
Czech Republic PPG Europe
• Jürgen chrobog, Chairman of the Executive • Stephen Kines, Partner, Kines Global
Board, BMW-Stiftung Herbert Quandt • Tomasz Sielicki, Vice-Chairman of the
• Marek Belka, Governor, National Bank of Poland Supervisory Board, Sygnity SA
11. Take the Next Step
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:
• 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.
www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-admissions
12. contact Us
EMBA Worldwide EMBA Europe
Prague
Anne Nemer
Assistant Dean Ivana Goossen
513 Alumni Hall Director, EMBA Prague
4227 Fifth Avenue Truhlářská 13-15
Pittsburgh, PA 15260 110 00 Prague 1
USA Czech Republic
Phone: +1 412-648-1694
Phone/Fax: +420 222 316 960
Fax: +1 412-648-1787
E-mail: igoossen@katz.pitt.edu
E-mail: annemer@katz.pitt.edu
EMBA South America
EMBA North America
São Paulo
Pittsburgh
Karla Alcides
Nicholas Hamilton-Archer
Director, EMBA São Paulo
Director of Operations
Rua Umberto Caputi, 65
515 Alumni Hall
04729-110 São Paulo, SP
4227 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: +55 11 5641-4251
USA
Fax: +55 11 5641-4252
E-mail: kalcides@katz.pitt.edu
Phone: +1 412-648-1607
Fax: +1 412-648-1787
E-mail: nhamilton-archer@katz.pitt.edu
www.katz.pitt.edu/emba-prague
EMBA Worldwide Program
514 Alumni Hall
4227 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
USA
