Chatham University

What you'll study

This master's pathway combines core management disciplines with practical marketing and support‑services skills. Study is typically organised around a set of core business modules, elective specialisms and a culminating applied project or capstone.

• Core management foundations: organisational behaviour, strategic management, managerial accounting and finance, operations and project management.
• Marketing and market practice: principles of marketing, consumer behaviour, digital marketing and social media strategy, brand management and integrated communications.
• Data and decision making: business analytics, market research methods, forecasting and performance measurement to support evidence‑based decisions.
• Leadership and ethics: leadership development, human resource management, ethics and corporate social responsibility—reflecting Chatham’s emphasis on sustainability and values‑based leadership.
• Electives and applied learning: students typically choose electives such as entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, supply chain, or advanced digital marketing, and complete a practicum, internship or capstone project that applies classroom learning to a real organisational challenge.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Admissions take a holistic view, considering undergraduate performance, professional experience and preparation for graduate study.

• Academic record: a completed undergraduate degree in any discipline; programmes expect a competitive undergraduate GPA or equivalent academic achievement.
• Work experience: relevant professional experience is beneficial, particularly for those without a business undergraduate background; some applicants enter directly from recent undergraduate study.
• Application materials: a current résumé or CV, a personal statement outlining objectives and fit with the programme, and academic transcripts are typically required. Letters of recommendation may be requested.
• Standardised tests and English language: GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme and are often optional or considered on a case‑by‑case basis; applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate proficiency through recognised tests or institutional pathways.

Career prospects

Graduates go on to a wide range of roles across private, public and nonprofit sectors. The mix of management and marketing skills equips students to move into strategic and operational positions.

• Marketing manager, brand or product manager, digital marketing specialist
• Business analyst, management consultant, strategy or operations analyst
• Project manager, operations manager, supply chain or logistics coordinator
• Leadership and programme roles in nonprofit and social‑enterprise organisations
• Entrepreneurship and small business ownership

Why study at Chatham University

Chatham combines small cohort teaching with applied, career‑focused learning. Students benefit from faculty with practitioner experience, close mentoring, and access to Pittsburgh’s diverse business community for internships and partnerships.

• Values and sustainability: Chatham emphasises ethical leadership and sustainable practice, which is integrated across business curricula.
• Flexible delivery: programmes often offer evening, part‑time and hybrid options to suit working professionals.
• Experiential opportunities: applied capstones, internships and consultancy projects with local organisations give practical experience and portfolio work.
• Student support: dedicated career services, alumni networks and professional development resources help students transition into new roles or advance existing careers.