Where Academic Learning Meets Career Success
Laura Oknefski
Senior Director of Graduate Academic Programs and Student Services
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Experienced higher education administrator with proven success in the areas of curricular, co-curricular, and administrative assessment, student success, and enrollment management. Skilled in coordinating with diverse stakeholders to balance multiple priorities with a focus on program effectiveness and student achievement.
Rebecca Badawy
Associate Dean for MBA and Specialty Masters and a Clinical Associate Professor of Business
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business She serves as Associate Dean for the MBA and Specialty Master’s programs at the University of Pittsburgh, where she leads student-facing initiatives across the Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Master of Science programs at the Katz Graduate School of Business. In her role, she oversees the academic and overall student experience, including key experiential learning components such as capstone trips, while providing curriculum leadership and strengthening alumni engagement. As a Clinical Associate Professor, she teaches and mentors students, with research published in outlets such as the Journal of Business and Psychology. Her work focuses on bridging academic theory with real-world business practice, frequently collaborating with industry leaders to enhance hands-on learning opportunities.
Prof. Nayaran Ramasubbu
Professor of Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Narayan Ramasubbu is the Samuel A. McCullough Professor of Business Administration. His research program is anchored in the conviction that human flourishing through technology-driven innovation is not a given; it requires deliberate design, economic, and social choices. Narayan’s research interests span technology-driven innovation and its associated communities of practice; analytics and AI applications for business value and social good; user behavior within digital platforms; software product development and service delivery; and the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise information systems. Adopting a sociotechnical perspective, his research integrates design- and community-based principles for developing solutions that address persistent trade-offs and paradoxical tensions faced by organizations pursuing digital transformation initiatives. He embraces methodological pluralism, employing design science, case studies, field and lab experiments, causal inference from observational data, and simulation approaches to inform the deliberate choices that transform technological potential into sustainable business and societal progress.
Dr. Hongjun Ye
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Hongjun Ye joined the faculty of Katz School in 2022. Previously, she taught at Drexel University and Clarkson University. Hongjun enjoys collaborating with researchers from different fields, such as information systems, food science, and organizational behavior. Her interdisciplinary research has been published in journals such as Psychology & Marketing, Food Quality and Preference, and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Hongjun has experience leading research projects for industry clients ranging from local business to Fortune 100 companies. Hongjun is a research fellow at the Upcycled Food Association.
Cody Latimer
Associate Director of Admissions
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Student-oriented Higher Education professional qualified by 8+ years experience in Career Development, Academic Advising, & Enrollment Management. Educated at the University of Pittsburgh having earned both a M.Ed in Higher Education Management and a BS in Psychology.
Senior Director of Graduate Academic Programs and Student Services
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Experienced higher education administrator with proven success in the areas of curricular, co-curricular, and administrative assessment, student success, and enrollment management. Skilled in coordinating with diverse stakeholders to balance multiple priorities with a focus on program effectiveness and student achievement.
Associate Dean for MBA and Specialty Masters and a Clinical Associate Professor of Business
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business She serves as Associate Dean for the MBA and Specialty Master’s programs at the University of Pittsburgh, where she leads student-facing initiatives across the Full-Time MBA, Part-Time MBA, and Master of Science programs at the Katz Graduate School of Business. In her role, she oversees the academic and overall student experience, including key experiential learning components such as capstone trips, while providing curriculum leadership and strengthening alumni engagement. As a Clinical Associate Professor, she teaches and mentors students, with research published in outlets such as the Journal of Business and Psychology. Her work focuses on bridging academic theory with real-world business practice, frequently collaborating with industry leaders to enhance hands-on learning opportunities.
Professor of Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Narayan Ramasubbu is the Samuel A. McCullough Professor of Business Administration. His research program is anchored in the conviction that human flourishing through technology-driven innovation is not a given; it requires deliberate design, economic, and social choices. Narayan’s research interests span technology-driven innovation and its associated communities of practice; analytics and AI applications for business value and social good; user behavior within digital platforms; software product development and service delivery; and the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise information systems. Adopting a sociotechnical perspective, his research integrates design- and community-based principles for developing solutions that address persistent trade-offs and paradoxical tensions faced by organizations pursuing digital transformation initiatives. He embraces methodological pluralism, employing design science, case studies, field and lab experiments, causal inference from observational data, and simulation approaches to inform the deliberate choices that transform technological potential into sustainable business and societal progress.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Marketing
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Hongjun Ye joined the faculty of Katz School in 2022. Previously, she taught at Drexel University and Clarkson University. Hongjun enjoys collaborating with researchers from different fields, such as information systems, food science, and organizational behavior. Her interdisciplinary research has been published in journals such as Psychology & Marketing, Food Quality and Preference, and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Hongjun has experience leading research projects for industry clients ranging from local business to Fortune 100 companies. Hongjun is a research fellow at the Upcycled Food Association.
Associate Director of Admissions
University of Pittsburgh- Katz Graduate School of Business Student-oriented Higher Education professional qualified by 8+ years experience in Career Development, Academic Advising, & Enrollment Management. Educated at the University of Pittsburgh having earned both a M.Ed in Higher Education Management and a BS in Psychology.Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept; it is actively reshaping how organizations compete, allocate resources, manage risk, design products, and serve customers. For todays business leaders, the question is no longer whether to engage with AI, but how to deploy it strategically, responsibly, and at scale. This high-impact, executive-style masterclass features a fireside conversation with faculty experts in strategy, analytics, and technology, drawing on real organizational examples and research-grounded insights to explore how AI is transforming enterprise decision-making across functionsand what capabilities tomorrows leaders must develop to remain competitive. The discussion will examine how AI is redefining core business areas such as strategy, operations, analytics, and leadership; how graduate business education is evolving in response; the hands-on experiences professionals need to build genuine AI capability; the emerging roles shaped by AI-enabled organizations; and the skills employers now expect from business graduates. Rather than focusing on specific tools, the session centers on the broader strategic and leadership implications of AI adoption, including how organizations evaluate investments, build new managerial capabilities, distinguish experimentation from true transformation, and define the competencies required in an AI-enabled economy and modern graduate business education.
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At the University of Pittsburgh School of Business, home to our undergraduate program and the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, we prepare students to unlock their potential as future-ready leaders - principled, people-centered, tech-fluent, and resilient - ready to make a positive impact through business. Our educational programs deliver future-ready, market-driven knowledge and skills to help students succeed in a dynamic, complex world. Our world-class faculty generate pioneering research that moves industries forward and inspires students to lead with purpose and innovation. Through immersive learning and deep industry partnerships, we connect students with real-world opportunities that accelerate their growth and impact. Our supportive community of students, faculty, and alumni is a lifelong network that lifts each individual and opens doors at every stage of their journey. United by a shared commitment to making tomorrow better than today, we work together to shape the next generation of doers and difference-makers. Unlock your possible at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business.
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