UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School launches master’s program for new college grads

The University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School is launching a new graduate degree program: the Master of Science in Management.

Designed for recent college graduates who haven’t studied business, the 10-month program will develop students’ essential business knowledge and practical skills in courses and hands-on experiences.

“We are offering the Master of Science in Management Program to prepare recent college graduates to launch business careers,” said Courtney Knoll, associate dean of the new program and the Master of Accounting Program. “It strengthens our graduate degree offerings for recent college graduates who want to pursue business careers and will prepare them to compete more effectively in the job market.”

Students will start the program the week of Aug. 11, 2025, with orientation and a foundational business course focused on leadership and teamwork. They will begin their regular class schedule on Aug. 18.

The comprehensive Master of Science in Management curriculum covers key business disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing, analytics, economics, strategy, leadership, operations and business communication.

Students will concentrate their studies in finance or marketing to deepen their expertise.

In an experiential learning capstone course, they will sharpen their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Student teams will work on consulting projects with leaders from companies and organizations to provide actionable solutions to real business challenges.

A career services team will help students refine their resumes, sharpen their interview skills, and connect with employers in industries ranging from corporate, healthcare, tech to nonprofits. Students also will build connections in the UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni network, which includes over 51,000 alumni in 50 states and 97 countries.

Tuition is $45,923 for in-state residents and $53,260 for out-of-state residents for the 2025-2026 academic year.