Business

Do you want to become a global business leader? At Pitt-Johnstown, students learn how to seamlessly integrate the academic, career, and international experiences needed to launch a career in business. Studies in this area will help you understand how different people, departments, and organizations work together. You will also develop specialized skills for your particular passion and talents.

Student Experience

Carrie Albright
Carrie Albright

A month after receiving her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing and Management at Pitt-Johnstown, Carrie Albright began her role as an Inside Sales Representative for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Today, Carrie serves as an Account Executive for the NFL and NBA. Read more about Carrie's story »

Matt Ziance
Matt Ziance

“College is what you make of it. You can do the bare-minimum to get by or you can have the mind-set to work harder than anyone else, get involved in as much as you can handle, and really set yourself up for an enjoyable career path once you graduate. If you choose the latter, the professors and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown set you up with the necessary tools and knowledge to have that enjoyable career." Matt Ziance obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing at Pitt-Johnstown. Upon graduation, Matt served as Social Media and Consumer Engagement Coordinator at NBC Sports on a team that won the Sports Emmy Award for coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Read more about Matt's story »

Paul Weatherly
Paul Weatherly

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, Paul began a career in the staffing and recruiting field with Maryland based Aerotek as a Recruiter and later as an Account Manager and eventually as a Divisional Practice Leader. Today, In 2021, Paul serves as the Director of Market Operations at Actalent. Read more about Paul's story »

Common Careers in this Interest Area

  • Accountant
  • Financial Manager
  • Economist
  • Financial & Investment Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Account Executive for the NFL & NBA
  • Social Media and Consumer Engagement Coordinator at NBC Sports
  • Director of Market Operations
  • Senior Account Manager
  • Chief Financial Officer