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Experiential Learning

In the business world, you’ll put the skills you’ve learned in school to work to analyze data, make important decisions, lead teams, and brainstorm and implement solutions. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, we’ll give you the chance to do this long before you jump back into the real world.

With numerous experiential learning opportunities complementing your core and elective coursework, you’ll learn by doing. Whether you’re consulting for a local nonprofit, managing an investment fund in our state-of-the-art Capital Markets Lab, or pitching a marketing plan at a national case competition, this hands-on approach to applying new knowledge will quickly build your skills and your confidence.

Learn what it takes to join the UNC-Kenan Flagler Full-Time MBA program

Here are just a few of the popular experiential learning opportunities at UNC Kenan-Flagler:

STAR (Student Teams Achieving Results)

STAR is a hands-on, action-based, experiential learning experience where you develop consulting skills while working with real companies to solve complex business problems.

Learn more about STAR

Student-managed funds

With over $18 million in assets, our 13 student-managed funds provide opportunities for you to gain valuable investment management experience.

Learn more about student-managed funds

Case competitions

Case competitions give you a chance to practice what you learn, solving real-world business problems with your peers and with students from other top MBA programs.

Learn more about case competitions

“Gaining hands-on experience was crucial as I sought to transition into the healthcare industry. Participating in the Healthcare Case Competition and the STAR program, where I worked with a pharmaceutical company on a real marketing challenge, allowed me to truly experience what it’s like to work in the healthcare sector. These experiences were invaluable in preparing me for my post-MBA career.”

Martin Luque Full-Time MBA 2026

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