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UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive MBA programs

We’re proud to offer our top-ranked Executive MBA in three formats – designed to fit your schedule. While the location and delivery of these programs differs, you won’t compromise on the quality of your MBA experience – and your outcomes.

Executive MBA programs at a glance

Evening Executive MBA
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Weekend Executive MBA
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Charlotte Executive MBA
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Location Chapel Hill, North Carolina
UNC Kenan-Flagler McColl Building
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The Rizzo Center or McColl Building
Charlotte, North Carolina
Bank of America Tower at Legacy Union
Program Length 24 months 21 months 24 months
Start Date September January September
Delivery

In-person Monday evenings, plus asynchronous work between class sessions.

Two required Impact Weekends during the program.

Classes meet approximately once per month, with two immersive in-person weekends (Fri-Sun) and one virtual class weekend (Fri-Sat) per term.

Two required Impact Weekends during the program.

In-person Monday evenings, occasional Friday afternoon classes featuring Executive Lunches, and asynchronous work between class sessions.

Two required Impact Weekends during the program.

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.

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).

Interested?

Let us know if you’d like to hear more about our top-ranked Executive MBA program.




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

Application Deadlines

Evening Executive MBA
Weekend Executive MBA
Charlotte Executive MBA
December 4, 2023
February 5, 2024
April 17, 2024
June 24, 2024
April 17, 2023
June 26, 2023
September 18, 2023
November 6, 2023*
December 4, 2023
February 5, 2024
April 17, 2024
June 24, 2024
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*Applications will be accepted after the final deadline on a case-by-case basis, based on the availability of remaining seats in the class.

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