I KNOW I CAN DO MORE. I KNOW I CAN BE MORE. THE PROFESSORS AT RMU HELPME TO MAKE MORE OF MYSELF, SO I CAN MAKE THE MOST OF MY OPPORTUNITIES. I’M READY FOR GREATER CHALLENGES. I’M READY TO TAKE MY CAREER TO THENEXT LEVEL. AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE I HAVE AN EDGE. I’M READY FOR SUCCESS.

The School of BusinessFOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.

ON THE COVER:

“I really came to admire the

business school faculty as

an undergrad, and that’s

carried over into my M.B.A.

The difference now is that

I have this amazing group

of fellow students to learn

with and from, people from

every possible background

and walk of life. One woman

does French pastry, another

is a firefighter, and another

is an engineer. I came initially

for the value and convenience

that Robert Morris offers.

I did an internship with the

Bayer Center for Nonprofit

Management, and that really

helped me to see the quality

of my M.B.A. training.”

Nichole Hoffman,

M.B.A. Student,

Bob Tracey‘s World of Cycles

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ADVANCED DEGREES THAT DELIVER.

A graduate degree from Robert Morris University will expand your employment options and give you more

control over your future. Here, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty, fellow students

and local business leaders that will follow you throughout your career.

Collaborative As a Robert Morris graduate

student, you won’t be going it alone.You will be surroundedby other motivated studentswho help to create an exciting,stimulating learningenvironment. Every class isenergized by students from a wide variety of backgrounds,professions and cultures.You will learn from your peers, and participate in a lively intellectual exchange of knowledge and ideas thatwill enhance your learningexperience and expand yourunderstanding and modes of thinking.

FlexibleRMU’s graduate programs

are available whenever you are. Our course offeringsallow you to work your classschedule around a busyprofessional and personal life. We offer evening andSaturday classes in eight-week,accelerated sessions.

Attending part time, you can complete a master’s degree in about two and a half years,while being able to concentrateon one course at a time.

We’re also wherever you are, with courses at our maincampus in Moon Township,our Center for Adult andContinuing Education indowntown Pittsburgh, andseveral satellite locations.

Practical Across the six schools

at RMU the faculty offer 18 graduate degree programs.Each program deals with a specific set of issues in a focused way that invitescritical thinking andencourages strong, effectivecommunication. RMU facultymembers have actual workexperience in the areas theyteach – and a point of viewthat combines the practicalwith the theoretical.You’llreceive a hands-on educationfrom business and industryprofessionals, allowing youto immediately apply what you learn.

SuccessfulAn advanced degree can

accelerate your career. And the right support can have apositive impact as you worktoward earning your degree.At RMU, you’ll have a facultyadvisor who will help you chart a career path, developmilestones and strategies, andmake the right professionalchoices. Additionally, RMU’sannual Career Expo is theregion’s largest job fair forcurrent students and alumni.As a result of this aggressive,ongoing approach to careerplacement, graduates of ourmaster’s degree programs have a placement rate of 92 percent.

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THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

MBA&MS

AT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, SUCCESS MEANS HELPING YOU ACQUIRE AN ADVANTAGE IN THE MARKETPLACE.

The School of Business at RMU makes quality business education

accessible to a broad spectrum of students, with programs that build

on the faculty’s passion for teaching. Each program incorporates the

strengths of the faculty’s academic and practical experiences, and

focuses on helping you to acquire an advantage in the marketplace.

Master of Business

Administration (M.B.A.)

• General M.B.A.

• M.B.A. With

Concentrations In…

– Accounting

– Corporate Finance

– Financial Services

– Information Systems

– International Business

– Marketing

– Sport Management

Master of Science (M.S.)

• Human Resource

Management (M.S.)

• Nonprofit Management (M.S.)

• Taxation (M.S.)

Integrated Programs

• B.S.B.A. Accounting/M.B.A.

With Concentration In

Accounting

PRACTICAL. THAT SUMS IT UP IN ONE WORD. THE FACULTY KNOWS WHAT I NEED TO SUCCEED.BECAUSE THEY’VE BEEN THERE. THEY’VE DONE IT. AND THEY WORK VERY HARD TO SEE THAT I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED.

Master of Business Administration(M.B.A.)

The M.B.A. program immerses you inreal-world problem-solving in real time.Tackling tough organizational issuesenhances your ability to identify andimplement strategic and tactical solutionswith the help of other team members.You will build on what you already know while greatly expanding your scope of expertise and understanding.You will learn practical tactics andtechniques that you can put to workalmost from day one.

The General M.B.A.

The General M.B.A. provides you with a flexible, design-your-own approachto your M.B.A.You can focus your effortson your specific interests and professionaldevelopment needs.You have the choiceof three electives from graduate-levelcourses in areas such as accounting,finance, sport management, marketing or information systems. Or you maychoose to complete three courses in arelated area or select courses frommultiple disciplines to create your ownspecialization within the general M.B.A.More choices means you maximize thevalue of your M.B.A., since it’s custom-tailored to your needs and interests.

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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.

“Our approach is to

leverage all of the

experience that walks

into the classroom,

both the teacher’s

and the students’.

When we apply that

collective business

knowledge to a class

project or a case study

discussion, students

see how a lesson can

be applied across

many business sectors.

Our students find that

kind of learning to

be both very practical

and engaging.”

Joseph M. Correa, Ph.D.,

Professor of Management

“I had more than 10 years of experience working for a nonprofit, and I was looking for a graduate program

that would enhance my experiential knowledge – teach me how to interpret financial data, clarify labor

laws and human resource issues, and highlight best practices for board governance. The M.S. in Nonprofit

Management program at RMU offered the exact combination of practical knowledge and skill-building I

was looking for. And the cohort model allowed me to network with, and learn from, colleagues in the field.”

Kristy Trautmann, M.S. Graduate – Class of 2005, Program Officer, FISA Foundation

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“I wanted to complete my M.B.A. in a reasonable time frame, all the while knowing that I travel a

lot in my job as a drug rep for a major pharmaceutical firm. The program and the faculty have been

very supportive, working with me around scheduling conflicts and helping me to plan ahead.

It’s the kind of hands-on, personal attention you expect from a private university.”

Kellie Kenneweg, M.B.A. Student, Novartis

MBA&MS

M.B.A. With Concentration

Robert Morris University’sM.B.A. degree will give you a broad education in the theory and practice ofmanagement, and prepare you for the challenges of the changing businessenvironment. Faculty withdiverse executive backgrounds– and extraordinary academiccredentials – conduct intensive,results-oriented learningexperiences. In addition to gaining a solid foundation in management fundamentals,you can choose one of several concentrations:

Accounting: Enhance your

accounting knowledge and increase

your understanding of related

disciplines such as economics, law,

management and strategy.

Corporate Finance: Work through

problems, case studies, simulations

and special projects as you develop

a thorough understanding of financial

strategy, institutions and markets.

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Financial Services: Gain a broader

understanding of the complex

workings of financial markets.

You’ll study types of institutions,

their complicated interrelationships,

strategies for success in a crowded

market, technology, and the

essentials of attracting and

retaining customers.

Information Systems: Learn from

business and information systems

practitioners, with an emphasis

on the information flow and the

impact of recent events on

high-tech industries.

International Business: Study the

history of globalization of trade,

become familiar with international

institutions that influence global

trade, and develop the skills and

understanding to be an effective

manager in the international

business community.

Marketing: Plan and form marketing

strategies, utilize market research,

forecast consumer behavior, and

make the most of advertising in

global markets.

Sport Management: Combine

your love of sports with a business

career. Learn how to plan and

formulate strategies for sports-based

businesses in the context of

economic, political, technological

and social environments.

Master of Science (M.S.)

M.S. in Human Resource

Management

This program provides youwith a more strategic focus,so that you will be prepared to become a key member of anorganization’s leadership team.• Learn to develop and manage

effective human resource strategies.

• Develop a framework for

competitive analysis.

• Synthesize theory and practice

of human resource management.

• Examine new and emerging

developments in the field of

human resource management.

• Develop critical thinking and

decision-making skills to address

human resource issues.

M.S. in Nonprofit Management

This program is designed for the nonprofit manager who recognizes the need toacquire the “for-profit”businessacumen necessary to guide a nonprofit organizationeffectively.You’ll learn how to be a mission-orientedmanager by combiningnonprofit strengths with best business practices.• You may choose to develop a

plan for your organization as part

of your studies. Working closely

with faculty, you can immediately

apply the principles learned in

the classroom to real-world

situations in your own workplace.

• A cohort model permits students

who enroll at the same time to

move through the program as

a group. This format also enables

students to develop case analyses,

share professional experiences,

and challenge and motivate

each other.

M.S. in Taxation

This program is designed to provide a solid, marketableexpertise in federal, state andlocal tax law.You will becomeproficient in research and inthe interpretation and analysisof the U.S. Constitution,IRS Code, regulations, case law and rulings in diverse areas of study.• The scope of study covers tax

law as it relates to individuals,

corporations, employee benefits,

international transactions,

reorganizations, estates and

trusts, estate planning, property

dispositions, state and local

taxation, and others.

• The program faculty includes

experts who practice in

each area of taxation, providing

you with the best possible

professional training coupled

with real-time experience.

• For almost three decades, the

program has acquired a reputation

for providing an outstanding

professional graduate tax

education to business leaders.

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“I’m impressed by the

high level of expertise

among the M.B.A.

faculty. These are people

who’ve really made a

mark in their respective

industries. The other

thing that attracted

me is convenience.

I can take classes at

the main campus,

downtown or in Butler

or Cranberry. When

you’re working full-time

and attending school,

options are critical.”

Tony Marino, M.B.A. Student,

Westinghouse

“At the graduate level, the challenge to students is to pair a theoretical understanding of consumer behavior

with its everyday marketing application. I present the class with a timely and relevant marketing issue, and have

them work in teams. Through that process, they learn the most valuable lesson, which is that there are no more

silos of expertise in the business world. Your ability to work effectively in groups will define your future.”

Jill Maher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing

Well-ConnectedRMU schools and faculty maintain close ties with major corporations and key

industry and nonprofit leaders through formal advisory boards and ongoing consultingrelationships. Such alliances create a bridge between the classroom and the boardroom,linking applied knowledge, student readiness and employer satisfaction.

Industry insiders provide a sounding board and reality check, ensuring that ouracademic programs continue to serve real-world needs. We go the extra mile to keepgraduate case studies, courses and programs timely and relevant.

RMU Grads Are Recognized and Welcomed

Western Pennsylvania’s largest employers know RMU graduates and appreciate their exceptional

qualifications. You’ll find RMU graduate school alumni working at a wide array of companies

and organizations:

• Fisher Scientific

• GNC

• Highmark Blue Cross

Blue Shield

• Hopewell School District

• IBM

• Infinity Broadcasting

Corporation

• MACTEC Engineering

& Consulting

• Marconi Corporation plc

• Marsh Inc.

• Mellon Financial Corporation

• Michael Baker Corporation

• Morgan Stanley

• Mt. Lebanon School District

• ALCOA

• Allegheny Intermediate Unit

• AT&T

• Bayer

• Chartiers Valley School District

• Children’s Hospital

of Pittsburgh

• CIGNA HealthCare

• Computer Associates

International

• Del Monte Foods

• Deloitte Consulting

• Duquesne Light Company

• Eaton Corporation

• Ernst & Young

• Federated Investors

• PGT Trucking

• Pittsburgh Public Schools

• PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Quest Diagnostics

• Reed Smith LLP

• Schroeder Industries LLC

• Sewickley Academy

• Siemens Medical Solutions

• Sony

• The PNC Financial

Services Group

• UPMC

• United States Steel

• Westinghouse

• XEROX

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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.

How did Robert Morris

grow from a small business

school to a major regional

university with more than

5,000 undergraduate and

graduate students?

Simple: The success of

our graduates. We firmly

believe that every time

our graduates succeed,

we succeed. Every success

shows, once again, that

Robert Morris University

delivers an education that

works in the real world.

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY: THE SCHOOL THAT SUCCESS BUILT.

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YOUR FUTURE AND ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

Time. Who has plenty to spare? That’s why we offer more courses, on more days, and in more locations. We makeit convenient, from start to finish,so that an advanced degree isalways within easy reach forbusy, working adults.

Main CampusA suburban campus located

on 230 acres in Moon Township,17 miles from downtownPittsburgh and 15 minutes fromPittsburgh International Airport.

Center for Adult and Continuing Education

Located in downtownPittsburgh, just steps from the “T”and among the nation’s seventhlargest concentration of Fortune500 corporate headquarters.

Satellite LocationsRMU offers graduate programs

at a variety of offsite locations,including Cranberry Township.Visit www.rmu.edu for a currentlisting of these locations.

Admissions: We’re Ready When You Are.

Students are considered for acceptance as soon as all application

materials are received and evaluated. Applications, official transcripts,

official test scores and letters of recommendation should be sent

directly to the Graduate Enrollment Office.

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FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS.