Perspectives | Kenan-Flagler

Investing for change

Drew Johnson (MBA '22) leverages his MBA skills to pursue investment strategies aimed towards bringing positive social and environmental change.

Forging a new path for leadership

Kevin Ortiz (MBA '23) co-launched Lider to inspire the next generation of Latinx leaders in North Carolina

The art of depicting economic reality

Robert Bushman's approach of teaching accounting as the art of depicting economic reality opens a world of financial insights to students that benefits their careers.

Forging her own path with a dual degree

Grace Yook (MBA/PharmD ’21) was the first Asian woman and the first woman of color to graduate from UNC Kenan-Flagler’s dual-degree program with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and she’s used her experience to forge her own career path.

Busting myths as the innovation continues

In the last 10 years, MBA@UNC has gone on to shatter many myths about online education by innovating and staying on the cutting edge to ensure it remains the gold standard of online MBA education.

Telling her story

Nancy Johnson's (MBA ’09) debut novel, “The Kindest Lie,” puts a spotlight on institutional racism and its impact on society, exploring the divide between Black and white America through character and story.

Using her voice to create systemic change

Maital Guttman (MBA ’13) has always had an activist spirit and is making change on a scale she never would have expected.

Dedicating himself to “good trouble”

Napoleon Wallace (MBA ’10) is an impact investor and an embodiment of the indomitable human spirit, creating transformative change for nearly 20 years.

Seizing Opportunities in Healthcare

Aditi Paul (MBA '21) was driven to seize the opportunities available to her in the MBA program to achieve success in a healthcare career.

Surgeons diagnose a problem and find a business solution

Surgeons Martyn Knowles and Ben Wood decided to earn their MBAs so they could turn their business idea into a reality, using innovation to support healthcare.

Understanding the art and science of human capital

Sekou Bermiss applies his engineering background to his "People Analytics" data-driven human resource classes, showing students how to solve complex problems while optimizing the processes of recruiting, promotion, retention and more.

An innovative life

Professor Chris Bingham brings his passion for the puzzle of business strategy and why some organizations outperform others and win in their industry to his classroom lessons of pinpointing practices that help leaders make better decisions.

Using his degree as a force for good

After surviving the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Ralf Etienne (MBA '2022) turned his entrepreneurial skills towards helping people, then earned an MBA to create an even bigger impact.

The Importance of Selecting the Right Location for Your MBA

Along with the excellent reputation of the Kenan-Flagler Business School, the cost of living, quality of life, weather and strong alumni community connections are important factors when choosing Chapel Hill for your Full-Time MBA.

Operating for the planet

Professor Nur Sunar brings her passion for innovative and inclusive business models that include disruptive technologies like online marketplaces, ride-sharing companies, sustainability and energy to her classroom.

Upcoming Events

Apr 2

Coffee Chat with Admissions – Charlotte, NC

10:00 am. - 1:00 p.m. Fly Kid Fly - The Bowl at Ballantyne | Charlotte, NC

Take advantage of this informal in-person opportunity to meet with our admissions staff and discuss the Charlotte Executive MBA or any of the other Executive MBA formats. You'll chat about the classroom experience, curriculum, and ROI of pursuing an Executive MBA for your career.

Apr 2

Weekend Executive MBA Online Information Session

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Online

Join us to learn more about the Weekend Executive MBA experience! Our admissions director will share details about the curriculum, cohort experience, schedule, networking benefits and career support. And our executive career coach will be on-hand to discuss career and leadership opportunities in the program. They'll then open it up to an interactive Q&A session. Event attendees will be granted a $150 application fee waiver.

Apr 7

Charlotte Executive MBA Online Information Session

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EST Online

Join us to learn more about the Charlotte Executive MBA experience! Our admissions director will share details about the curriculum, cohort experience, schedule, networking benefits and career support. And our executive career coach will be on-hand to discuss career and leadership opportunities in the program. They'll then open it up to an interactive Q&A session. Event attendees will be granted a $150 application fee waiver.