Overview
Since 1997, the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has fostered a culture of entrepreneurship at UNC. Attracted by our world renowned programs, students learn the analytical skills to recognize opportunities while developing the people skills to tap into the broader UNC entrepreneurial network. Recruiters agree that Kenan-Flagler students have a distinct entrepreneurial spirit that differentiates the UNC MBA.
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MBA Concentration Requirements
To receive a certificate of completion of the Entrepreneurship Concentration, students must complete a minimum of five (5) courses from the following list:
A minimum one (1) Required Course (1.5 credits)
- MBA 835: Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Atul Nerkar), or
- MBA 846J: Business Plan Analysis (Randy Myer)
A minimum of four (4) Elective Courses (6.0 credits)
Students who take both required courses may take three elective courses, total of 4.5 credits
- MBA 754A: Innovation and Product Development (Barry Bayus)
- MBA 817: Venture Capital Valuation and Deal Structure (Mitch Mumma/John Glushik)
- MBA 836: Entrepreneurship and Minority Economic Development (James Johnson)
- MBA 843: Private Deal Structures (Clay Hamner)
- MBA 843A: Family Business I: Introduction to Family Enterprise (Cooper Biersach/Steve Miller)
- MBA 843B: Family Business II: Governance and Ownership (Cooper Biersach/Steve Miller)
- MBA 846A: Private Equity (Robert Harris)
- MBA 846K: Designing and Protecting Your Market-Driven Startup (Andy Grubbs)
- MBA 846R: Applied Private Investment Fund Manager (Clay Hamner)
- MBA 848A: Launching the Venture: Opportunity (Patrick Vernon)
- MBA 848B: Launching the Venture: Feasibility (Patrick Vernon)
- MBA 848C: Launching the Venture: Business Planning (Randy Myer)
- MBA 848D: Launching the Venture: Financing (Ted Zoller)
- MBA 848F: Intro to Business Planning & Modeling (Ted Zoller)
- MBA 866: Social Entrepreneurship (James Johnson)
Concentration Team
The coordinator for the Entrepreneurship concentration is Ted Zoller (). The Faculty Committee on Entrepreneurship includes Ted Zoller, Patrick Vernon and Clay Hamner.
Concentration Leader: Ted Zoller
Curriculum Advisor: Patrick Vernon
Career Advisor: Patrick Vernon