Events
Information Sessions
We have regular online information sessions scheduled throughout the fall and spring terms to help prospective students learn about the admissions process, courses and capstone projects, and career opportunities. Those interested in attending should email us at mqeinfo@pitt.edu; those who cannot attend a session but would like to learn more should email us to schedule a time to talk. Here are the next several information sessions for Fall 2026:
Meet the Recruiter:
- Monday, November 9 at 12 Noon
- Wednesday, November 9 at Noon
*All info session are in Eastern Time (ET) Zone.
To sign-up and receive the zoom link, email MQEinfo@pitt.edu
Career Chats and Other MQE Events
Each cohort of MQE students will host Career Chats throughout the fall and spring terms in order to connect with and ask questions of industry professionals. These events are exclusively for our MQE students, but if any prospective students have questions about these Chats we would love to hear from you at mqeinfo@pitt.edu.
Fall 2026 MQE Events:
- Basecamp is August 10-14 and 17-21
- MQE Career Development Workshop, August 14
- Welcome Back Picnic, Dept. of Economics, August 21
- MQE Virtual Alumni Panel, August 31
- MQE Resume & Cover Letter Workshop, September 2
- ResuMANIA, WPU - September 10
- MQE Marketing Yourself and Networking Workshop, September 14
- Pitt Career Fairs, September 15-18
- MQE Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Career Talk, September 21
- MQE Career Chat, September 30
- MQE Career Chat, October 5
- MQE Career Chat, October 7
- MQE LinkedIn Workshop, October 19
- MQE Career Chat, October 26
- MQE Career Chat, October 28
- Pittsburgh TechFest, October 30
- MQE Career Chat, November 2
- MQE Career Chat, November 9
- MQE Capstone Project Pitches, November 10
- MQE OPT Session for International Students, November 11
- MQE Advisory Board Meeting, November 17
- MQE Career Chat, November 18
- MQE Career Chat, December 9
Department Events
The Department of Economics hosts a robust assortment of events each week, ranging from information sessions and career workshops to lectures and seminars from faculty and scholars around the world. The complete Events calendar is available online.