Career Support & Outcomes

Unlock a career with impact.

For over 20 years, the Ackerman Center for Excellence in Sustainability (ACES) has served as a home for Sustainable Enterprise MBAs at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. By joining the ACES family, you’ll unlock world-class mentors, cutting-edge courses and professional development opportunities to position yourself as a top candidate following graduation. With nearly 1000 alumni working across the world, explore what may come next for you after your time in Chapel Hill.

Hear from our Tar Heels.

“Kenan-Flagler’s Sustainable Enterprise program and ACES played a pivotal role in my transition from a policy-focused background in Singapore to a purpose-driven career in business. The Global Immersion Elective in South Korea was particularly impactful, offering me a unique opportunity to see how companies incorporate sustainability into their core strategies—from sustainable office practices to the creation of private foundations for social good. As a Susanna Schick Memorial Award recipient, these experiences equipped me with the insights and skills to drive meaningful impact.”

Farisha Ishak (MBA ’24)
Associate Brand Manager, Haleon

“With the hindsight of 20-plus years in the impact investing and community economic development sector, it’s clear that my time at UNC changed my worldview and the trajectory of my career, giving me connections, insights and opportunities that helped me to craft a personally gratifying and professionally impactful career. I can credibly say that I’ve found my niche and left a small but distinct fingerprint on this evolving sector. For that, UNC will always have a special place in my heart.”

Napoleon Wallace (MBA ’10)
Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, SRF Impact