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North Carolina isn’t just the #1 State for Business (CNBC) — it’s where ambitious professionals are building careers, companies, and communities worth being part of. The question is: are you positioned to take full advantage of it?

UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Executive MBA — ranked #9 in the nation by U.S. News — was built for business in this state. With programs in Chapel Hill and Charlotte, it’s a top-ranked MBA designed for working professionals. You’ll gain the strategic perspective, leadership confidence, career support, and network to grow your impact in a region where connections matter.

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Why professionals choose UNC Kenan-Flagler

  • Direct access to the business leaders and organizations shaping the #1 State for Business.
  • Our collaborative, high-caliber network that becomes your lasting NC professional network — inside the classroom and well beyond it.
  • Flexible schedules built around your career (Monday evenings or weekends) in Chapel Hill or Charlotte.
  • A culture that’s driven, rigorous, and collaborative — competitive in all the right ways.
  • A curriculum that offers dozens of electives and six concentration options to maximize your ROI.

The impact is real (and measurable)

According to the Executive MBA Class of 2024, the investment is worth it.

  • 18% average salary increase during the program
  • 41% changed jobs while in the program (these students had a 32% average salary increase)
  • 90% agree the program helps build and access a strong network
  • 96% report improved long- and short-term career marketability
  • 93% say class discussions effectively drew on the experience of their peers

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