Course
Business & Management
Offered by Tepper School of Business
QS Business & Management
QS Business & Management Rank: Top 60 in the World (2026)QS World Rank: #131
Tepper School of Business is known for pioneering a highly quantitative, analytics-driven approach to management education, benefiting from Carnegie Mellon's world-leading computer science and technology reputation.
Key advantages
- Highly quantitative, analytics-driven curriculum
- Deep integration with CMU's computer science strength
- Strong technology and operations research focus
- Affordable Pittsburgh cost of living
- Growing tech-sector employer base
- Strong data science/business analytics programmes
- Programme & duration
- MBA: 2 yearsMaster of Science in Business Analytics: 12 – 21 months
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. USD $65,000 – $75,000 per year (MBA; indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- Fall (August)
- English requirement
- TOEFL iBT: 100IELTS: 7.0PTE: 68
- Entry requirements
- Bachelor's degree, strong quantitative background, GMAT/GRE required, some work experience for MBA. Essays and interview required.
Employability & placement
Strong outcomes in technology, data analytics, and operations/consulting roles, supported by CMU's tech-industry reputation.
Student experience
Pittsburgh offers an affordable, vibrant city with a growing tech and healthcare sector. Highly analytical, collaborative culture.
Research strengths
Research in operations research, business analytics, and behavioural economics — pioneering quantitative management science.