UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive MBA programs

Executive MBA programs at a glance

Our expert admissions team is here to help you determine which format is best for you. Schedule a fifteen minute phone consultation to discuss your professional goals and discover the ROI of a UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive MBA.

Unparalleled ROI

Our Executive MBA programs are designed for working professionals who are looking to take the next step – whether that be into a new role or industry or into the C-suite. You’ll expand your business skill set with a set of core classes that lay the foundation for future success. Then, you’ll leverage a wide variety of elective courses to tailor your MBA experience, strengthening your knowledge and skills in specific disciplines that map to your career aspirations.

Your cohort: More than a study group

Each year, we welcome Executive MBA students who represent a wide breadth of industries, experiences, and expertise. Through our lock-step cohort model, you’ll quickly build strong bonds with your classmates that will last well beyond graduation. These accomplished, driven classmates will become some of your greatest cheerleaders throughout the program and provide priceless connections to future professional opportunities. Not only will you be able to network with classmates within your program, but you will participate in specially designed cross-program events and Impact Weekends to expand your professional network further.

Flexibility to fit your schedule

As a busy working professional, we understand the importance of finding an Executive MBA program that allows you to balance your professional, personal and MBA responsibilities. No matter the format, the hybrid structure of our Executive MBA programs mean you’ll blend immersive in-person classes with virtual coursework. This schedule allows you to maximize your productivity, while increasing the depth of discussion possible during classes. Each schedule is designed to provide flexibility for work, and personal, travel between classes.

Focus your skillset with a concentration.

As an Executive MBA student, you’ll also have the opportunity to select from six concentrations that help you build knowledge in a particular focus area to support your career goals. Concentrations are optional, and you have the opportunity to take electives in any discipline to create a custom curriculum, if preferred.

See how students customize their Executive MBA curriculum

Data Analysis and Decision Making: Topics explored include: communicating with data, analytics for decision making, consulting skills and frameworks, and operations strategy.

Entrepreneurship: Topics explored include: strategy and business innovation, entrepreneurial finance, entrepreneurship – launch and discovery, and negotiations.

Finance: Topics explored include: corporate financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, global financial markets, and investments.

Leading People and Organizations: Topics explored include: leading diverse and inclusive organizations, people analytics, storytelling to influence and inspire, and leading in the middle.

Customers and Markets: Topics explored include: marketing strategy, marketing analytics, global brand strategy, pricing, and sales.

Strategy: Topics explored include: strategy and business innovation, consulting skills and frameworks, strategic operations, and industry-intensive topics (such as strategy in high velocity markets).

Impact Weekends

During your program experience, you’ll come together with peers from all three of our Executive MBA formats for two dynamic Impact Weekends. These required courses are held over a three-day weekend, and are offered alternately between Chapel Hill (March) and Charlotte, NC (September). During Impact Weekends, you’ll participate in lectures and workshops focused on special leadership topics, hear from area executives, engage with local employers, and network with peers and UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni. You’ll also have time for social activities to deepen your connections with classmates.

Ready to apply?

Our Executive MBA applications are thorough, but not difficult. Our admissions team evaluates candidates based on demonstrated career progression and proven leadership ability.

Required application materials include:

• Resume (Resume tips)
• Two (2) short essay questions (Essay tips)
• Two (2) recommendation forms (Recommendation tips)
• GMAT or GRE test score, waiver request form or exemption
• Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work
• In-person interview (by invitation)
• Non-refundable application fee of $150

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