Applicant Qualifications
First, you need extensive work experience and a strong academic background. Then show us you will thrive in
UNC’s collaborative, team-based environment. Top it off with a sense of humor and a positive leadership style,
and you’ve got our attention!
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Professional work experience
Our students are more seasoned than typical MBA students. They add depth to class discussions by sharing work challenges and solutions. We value advanced degrees, but they are not a substitute for work experience.
- Weekend MBA and Evening MBA Programs: Five years of professional work experience is required, with eight preferred.
- OneMBA Global Program: Seven years of work experience is required, with ten preferred. We look for current or expected global management responsibilities.
Education background
You must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. We evaluate your ability to perform from your academic transcripts and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores.
GMAT scores
We accept GMAT scores less than five years old. We prefer to receive scores before the application deadline but will consider scores that arrive within three weeks. The GMAT code to send your scores to the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA for Executives Programs is D40-HL-17.
- Weekend and Evening MBA Programs: The GMAT is required. You may qualify for a GMAT exception if you have a PhD or Master’s in a technical field. To be considered, send us a letter requesting the waiver at least one month before the application deadline. You must also include a current resume and transcripts of all academic work.
- OneMBA Global MBA Program: The GMAT is optional. We recommend taking the test if your academic records do not show strong quantitative skills.
Basic business knowledge required
You will need basic accounting, statistics, finance, and economics. You also need to be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, including financial and statistical functions. If you have a knowledge gap, consider taking undergraduate courses before applying. If you just need a refresher, sign up for UNC’s Review Workshops. These are two all-day sessions taught before the MBA for Executives Program begins. There is an extra cost for these. We can also provide you with computer-based tutorials.
Leadership skills
Proven leadership ability is a must. While experience managing people is preferred, team leadership and management of projects, budgets or products also count. Exposure to international business is a plus.
Communication skills
We’re looking for strong written and verbal communications skills. We use the essay section of the application and the in-person interview to evaluate this.
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