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Tuition Discount Program
Participating Schools
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Carlow University
Savings: Up to 38 percent of tuition rates
Since 1978, Carlow University has served the educational needs of working adults with a supportive environment, exceptional faculty and dedicated professional staff who are all committed to students’ lifelong learning and success. Carlow now offers a special tuition rate for employees of Pittsburgh Technology Council member companies. Working adults admitted to undergraduate programs through the Adult Degree Center (ADC) will receive a 38 percent reduction from published tuition rates. Graduate Admissions students receive a 26 percent discount. Contact Carlow’s ADC at 412.578.6092 to learn more.
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Carnegie Mellon – Heinz School MSIT Program
Savings: Up to 15 percent of part-time tuition rate
Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz School offers employees of Pittsburgh Technology Council member companies up to 15 percent tuition scholarship towards its Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) degree. MSIT is focused on developing IT leaders who can achieve business objectives through the intelligent application of technology. This is a part-time program designed for experienced IT professionals, providing a flexible curriculum and convenient evening and distance classes. Students can choose from three tracks of concentration: IT Management, Information Security & Assurance, or Software Design & Management. This scholarship may not be combined with any other employer discount offered by the MSIT program. For more information, contact Allison Frankoski, Program Director, 412.268.8983.
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Carnegie Mellon University – Tepper School of Business
Savings: 10 percent discount off the normal tuition rate
Carnegie Mellon University's Management in Technology Organizations Certificate Program is designed to provide managers of technology organizations with concepts and tools they can apply immediately in their management roles. Although the main focus is management of people and development of interpersonal skills, the program also provides brief overview of technologies being used for organizational communication and e-business applications. Rather than covering the technologies themselves, the program touches upon some of the most crucial people-related issues that arise when new technologies are incorporated into the workplace. To learn more please contact the Director of Executive Education Program at the Tepper School of Business, 412.268.2304.
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Chatham College
Savings: 20 percent of tuition rates
Chatham College, founded in 1869, is one of the oldest women’s colleges in the United States and the only national liberal arts college in Pittsburgh. Chatham also offers 13 coeducational graduate programs and special features for adult students, providing the quality of a Chatham education with flexible evening and weekend schedules. A 20 percent tuition reduction is available to staff members of Pittsburgh Technology Council member companies. For more information contact the Chatham admissions office at 800.837.1290.
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Duquesne University’s Center for Corporate & Executive Education (CCEE)
Savings: 10 percent of Project Management continuing education seminars
Duquesne University’s Center for Corporate & Executive Education (CCEE) is pleased to offer a discount for members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council of 10% off of the advertised price of any continuing education (non-credit) seminar through CCEE held at Duquesne University in the subject area of Project Management. This discount will be good throughout 2009 and includes (but is not limited to) any session in the Masters Certificate in I.T. Project Management or Leadership in Project Management programs as well as the PMP and CAPM Exam Preps. No other discounts may be used in conjunction with this offer. Please alert CCEE personnel of status as a Pittsburgh Technology Council member when registering for sessions so that the proper discount can be applied.
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Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Savings: Waiver of all equipment and facility fees
Pittsburgh Filmmakers is one of the country's largest and most respected art centers. The School of Film, Photography and Digital Media offers an exceptional, comprehensive artistic and professional curriculum. Pittsburgh Filmmakers is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and classes can be taken both as non-credit or college-level credit courses. Filmmakers will waive all equipment and facilities fees for PTC members enrolling in our courses. These fees are $70 for all production courses, and this discount is almost 20% of the typical costs for independent students. For semester calendar and course information, please call 412.681.5449.
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Pittsburgh Technical Institute
Savings: 10 percent tuition discount on your program of choice
Pittsburgh Technical Institute knows students pursue higher education for a variety of reasons – starting a new career, enhancing skills to earn a promotion, pursuing new job responsibilities – so we offer a variety of program and scheduling choices. Founded in 1946 and Western Pennsylvania’s only Middle States accredited career college, PTI’s 20+ majors in the schools of Technology, Business, Design, Criminal Justice and Healthcare range 15 – 24 months in length. PTI's evening division, the Center for Certification and Adult Learning, combines online classes with on ground instruction and gives working adults other flexible scheduling options. A 10 percent tuition discount is available for any degree or certificate program selected by an employee of Pittsburgh Technology Council’s member companies. To learn more, schedule a campus visit (you can do this online) or contact PTI at 412.809.5100.
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Robert Morris University
Savings: 20 percent of academy membership fee
The Professional Academy for Continuing Education is offered through the School of Adult and Continuing Education at Robert Morris University. The Academy offers programs for professional development and continuing education. Topics include: ethics, law, communications, marketing, technology, diversity, conflict resolution, leadership, performance appraisals, auditing fraud and estate taxes. The membership fee for Pittsburgh Technology Council members is $120 (discounted 20 percent) and includes attendance at all sessions and additional benefits. Phone 412.227.6472 for information.
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Saint Vincent College
Savings: Up to 50 percent of tuition rates
Saint Vincent College is an independent liberal arts college whose quality educational programs have earned national recognition. Founded in 1846, Saint Vincent is a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts college of 1,400 men and women from 28 states and many foreign countries who pursue undergraduate degrees in biology, business, psychology, fine arts, pre-law, pre-med and many other areas of study, as well as graduate degrees in business and education. The college offers a 50 percent tuition discount to all Pittsburgh Technology Council members who are pursuing a second bachelor’s degree as a continuing education student. A tuition discount of 15 percent is offered to Saint Vincent College graduates who are pursuing a master’s degree. For information, contact April D. Henigin, Graduate and Continuing Education Coordinator, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690, 724.805.2933.
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Seton Hill University
Savings: Up to 50 percent of tuition rates
Seton Hill University is a dedicated educational leader in a period of rapid change and technological advancements, a leader in workforce preparation and an integral part of improving the quality of life in southwestern Pennsylvania. Seton Hill extends a one-half tuition discount (from the traditional undergraduate rate) to members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council (with 200 or fewer employees) who enroll in the Saturday Adult Degree Program. We invite all of you to embark on your educational pursuits and your continued success in achieving your goals. Please contact Seton Hill’s Office of Graduate and Adult Studies at 724.838.4208 for additional information.
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University of Pittsburgh - Katz Graduate School
Savings: 10 percent discount off the normal tuition rate
The University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School is a joint provider of the Management in Technology Organizations program. Along with Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business, the University of Pittsburgh offers a 10 percent discount on this program for members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council. For a description of this program, please see the information listed on this page under Carnegie Mellon University. For more information, contact the Director of Executive Education at the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business at 412.268.2304.
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University of Pittsburgh - School of General Studies
Savings: 10% discount off tuition and wave the $25 application fee
The University of Pittsburgh’s Certificate in Professional Communication is designed to educate professionals on how to successfully communicate in the business world. Whether you’re expressing points clearly in a memo or e-mail, conducting a meeting, or managing projects and people, communication skills are critical to career success. Through participation in six workshops, this certificate will afford you crucial skills and an impressive resume builder. A 10 percent tuition reduction and the $25 application fee is waived for staff of Pittsburgh Technology Council member companies. To register for the six workshops, contact Pitt’s Learning Solutions at 412.624.6600.
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Learn more. Please contact Brian Lang, Director, Business Development, at 412.918.4249.
