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The UNC Kenan-Flagler Charlotte Executive MBA is designed to give you the ability and confidence to successfully lead complex organizations. A rigorous curriculum is at the heart of the program with core coursework that develops broad business acumen and an incredible variety of electives. You’ll sharpen your technical business skills, take a deep dive into academic topics that align to your goals, and work on the leadership skills that will benefit you—and your career—the most.

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Sharpen your analytical skills.

Gain experience using analytical models and statistical tools that you can apply immediately on the job. Strengthen your self-confidence and learn to think like a C-level executive: distill information from data, interpret results and make logic-based decisions.

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Develop functional and big-picture strategy.

Learn to develop strategies that build innovative and sustainable solutions that go well beyond the bottom line. Some courses focus on functional areas, such as marketing or operations, while others expand your perspective of the whole organization within a global context.

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Deepen your leadership skills.

Sharpen your communication skills and shape your leadership skills through a full-circle process of learning, practice, feedback and reflection. Through courses, workshops and team projects, you’ll learn how to be an inclusive leader who encourages new thinking and seeks different viewpoints to make better decisions.

Grow personally and professionally.

Gain the strategic insight and relationship skills needed to lead great organizations. Your new knowledge and experience with business frameworks will give you confidence in your ability to understand and harness diverse viewpoints, spearhead global initiatives and take on tough challenges.

Apply new insights directly to your job.

Expanded business acumen and leadership abilities will serve you throughout your career – and provide a competitive advantage to you and your employer. You'll take what you learn in the program's rigorous curriculum straight to the workplace, and gain insight from faculty and peers that helps you solve current work challenges.

“Having UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Executive MBA program here in Charlotte is a game-changer. Classroom topics integrate with real life starting on day one, my cohort is like my second family, and the alumni network is incredible.”

Dawn Turner Senior Director Brand & Consumer Marketing, Tepper Sports & Entertainment
Charlotte Executive MBA '24

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