The UNC Kenan-Flagler Full-Time MBA program focuses on developing strong leadership skills through a combination of rigorous academics and hands-on learning experiences. With a focus on the importance of ethical decision-making, collaboration, and personal growth – and resources that include expert career coaching and global learning opportunities – students graduate with the knowledge and mindset needed to lead effectively in a dynamic business environment.
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Online office hours
Join our admissions staff and current students during our regular online office hours to ask questions and connect with our community. These small-group chats are a great opportunity for prospective Full-Time MBA candidates to learn about the UNC Kenan-Flagler experience and its impact on your career. If you have a quick question, feel free to reach out via email at mba_info@unc.edu.
Schedule a campus visit
As you consider your MBA options, we encourage you to spend a day on campus through our Campus Visit Program. This experience lets you engage with our admissions staff and current students, who will share insights about the program, the admissions process, and life as a Full-Time MBA student. You’ll also discover exciting ways to get involved in various student clubs and organizations at UNC Kenan-Flagler!
Register for an admissions event
We offer a variety of in-person and virtual events throughout the year where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with members of our admissions team, current students and staff who’ll support your journey. We encourage you to join us to learn a lot more about the Full-Time MBA program experience and admissions process.
The Full-Time MBA curriculum
You’ll learn practical skills and knowledge that will act as a catalyst for your post-MBA career. Our customizable, future-forward curriculum will challenge you think differently, face problems head on and create innovative solutions – all while exploring your unique strengths and developing your leadership style.
Along the way, you’ll complete 62 credit hours across core courses, electives, and independent study projects. Faculty will engage you through lectures, case studies and experiential activities, creating lively discussion and plenty of opportunity to practice what you’re learning through hands-on simulations and real-world projects.
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total credit hours
The Full-Time MBA is a 21-month program, beginning in the fall each year. Your 62 credit hours will be completed across core courses, electives, independent study projects and concentration courses.
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core courses
Core classes are completed in your first year, building a strong foundational understanding of key business concepts. You’ll work across several disciplines, including finance, accounting, economics, data analytics, business strategy, operations, and marketing – and you’ll learn important soft skills in leadership, communications, and ethics.
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elective courses to choose fom
Elective courses are designed so that you can tailor your MBA to focus on your specific career goals and add depth to your skillset in a particular discipline. These courses focus on the same disciplines for which we offer concentrations including data analysis, operations and marketing, as well as industry-specific topics in areas such as real estate, healthcare, energy and investment management.
Concentrations
Pursuing an MBA with a concentration lets you tailor your studies to match your career goals, gaining specialized skills that are in high demand. By focusing on a specific industry or role, you’ll deepen your expertise while building on the essential business knowledge gained from core courses. Whether you’re aiming to shift industries or climb the ladder, a concentration helps position you for success in a competitive job market.
- Business Analytics & Management Science
- Capital Markets and Investments
- Consulting
- Corporate Finance
- Energy
- Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare
- Marketing
- Managing People and Organizations
- Operations Management
- Real Estate
- Sustainable Enterprise
- Technology Innovation and Product Management
Clubs & organizations
At UNC Kenan-Flagler, we understand that building a strong, supportive network is just as vital as mastering business fundamentals. During orientation, you’ll join a Legacy Group—a small, varied team within your larger cohort designed to enrich your academic and social experience. Through shared classes and collaborative projects with peers from different industries and backgrounds, you’ll create meaningful connections and gain new perspectives.
Outside the classroom, you’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in over 40 student-led clubs and organizations, giving you countless ways to explore career opportunities, expand your network and connect with others over shared interests.
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Experiential learning
You’ll have the chance to apply your classroom skills in real-world scenarios, preparing you to make immediate impact in the business world ahead. Our experiential learning opportunities enhance both core and elective coursework, allowing you to learn by doing. Whether you’re consulting for a local nonprofit, managing an investment fund in our Capital Markets Lab, or pitching a marketing plan at a national case competition, you’ll gain valuable skills and knowledge. Most importantly, these experiences will help you build confidence as you prepare for your future career.
Student Teams Achieving Results (STAR) is a unique, hands-on consultative opportunity to apply course concepts to real-life projects for real organizations. Designed for students pursuing any career path, you’ll learn best practices in consulting and market research, and practice effective leadership and teamwork skills, so you can deliver actionable recommendations to your client organization. This experience strengthens your portfolio while it expands your network.
Recent STAR clients include:
- ESPN
- Royal Caribbean
- TIAA
- Red Hat
- P&G
- NASCAR
- Eastman
- GSK
Global Immersion Electives (GIEs)
In our Global Immersion Electives, you’ll study a world culture and economy by analyzing current business issues and learning how business is conducted abroad. Culminating in an intensive in-country immersion, you’ll meet with business leaders, engage in unique cultural experiences, interact with local communities and develop key global competencies.
Doing Business In (DBI)
We offer short elective courses that give you an opportunity to study abroad and explore another culture. Courses typically last one to two weeks and include class sessions and/or cultural visits at one of our MBA exchange partner schools around the world.
Exchange Programs
In your second year in the MBA program, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in module- or semester-long exchange programs with over 50 top business schools in Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East. You’ll gain unique career and personal experience abroad at no added cost.
Case competitions — hosted at UNC Kenan-Flagler and by other schools and organizations — give you a chance to practice what you learn, solving real-world business problems with your peers and students from other top MBA programs. You’ll collaborate with your classmates to analyze the challenge, brainstorm solutions and prepare and deliver a powerful presentation to a panel of judges who will provide frank feedback to sharpen your skills.
Recently, UNC Kenan-Flagler students brought back top placings at:
- Deloitte National MBA Case Competition
- Alpha Challenge
- UNC Kenan-Flagler Real Estate Development Challenge
- Venture Capital Investment Competition
In our MBA program, you’ll have multiple opportunities to explore asset management, both through coursework and through hands-on funds management. These 13 student-managed funds collectively manage over $18 million in assets, offering a unique chance to gain real-world investment management experience.
The Capital Markets Lab serves as your hub for hands-on learning. Here, you can analyze equity and fixed-income portfolios, conduct in-depth research, and test your understanding of risk management and financial modeling. Equipped with real-time data feeds and advanced financial software, the lab mirrors the environment of major financial institutions, giving you the tools to sharpen your skills in a live trading room setting.
Welcome to Chapel Hill
With more than 54,000 businesses and 1.2 million working professionals in the area, you’ll find your place no matter where you want your career to take you. North Carolina and the Triangle Region (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill) are consistently named as top places to live and work – find out why.
Living in Chapel Hill"The highlight of my experience at UNC Kenan-Flagler so far has been the people I’ve met. From the first day of orientation, I knew I was surrounded by people who would become friends for life. The Kenan-Flagler community is made up of incredibly smart, kind, and supportive individuals with diverse perspectives and backgrounds."
2025-2026 application deadlines
| Submission deadline |
GMAT/GRE waiver deadline** |
Decision release |
Deposit deadline |
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| Round 1 | October 7, 2025 | September 16, 2025 | December 17, 2025 | February 10, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 6, 2026 | December 9, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | April 14, 2026 |
| Round 3* | March 3, 2026 | February 3, 2026 | April 22, 2026 | May 12, 2026 |
| Round 4 | April 21, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | May 20, 2026 | June 9, 2026 |
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the application date.
*Round 3 is the final deadline for international applicants.
** The Admissions Committee requires all applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver to submit requests by the test waiver deadline for each round. Late submissions may be denied or moved to the next round.