The MBA Student Association (MBASA) hosts 40+ student-led clubs, committees, and advisory boards, strengthening the Tar Heel community. These organizations are open to all Full-Time MBA students and are often a highlight of the MBA experience.
Career Clubs
Analytics Club
The Analytics Club seeks to advance the education, careers, and community of MBAs interested in data and analytics across industries and functions.
Leadership: Mridul Sharma
Business Technology Club
The mission of the UNC Business Technology Club is to provide MBA students with enhanced career opportunities in the high-technology industry by sponsoring experiential learning opportunities and networking/recruiting events. The club is also building UNC Kenan-Flagler’s reputation as a source of technology business leaders.
Leadership: Sagnik Mukherjee
Consulting Club
The UNC Consulting Club helps UNC-Kenan Flagler students explore the consulting industry, learn consulting skills and move into consulting careers.
Leadership: Alex Jeske
Corporate Finance Club
The Corporate Finance Club provides members tools to make informed decisions about corporate finance careers and to navigate the corporate finance recruiting process. Club events and initiatives are centered on networking, sharing best practices, financial skill development and corporate engagement to improve students’ recruiting prospects and UNC Kenan-Flagler’s visibility among potential employers.
Leadership: Paola Corleto
Energy Club
The Energy Club provides students with the skills, knowledge and connections necessary to compete for top energy industry jobs and internships, and to enhance their value in the workplace.
Leadership: Tim Raiford
Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club
The mission of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club is to support the success of students aspiring to entrepreneurship or to work in venture capital.
Leadership: Karan Chevli
Healthcare Club
The Healthcare Club gives MBA students education, networking opportunities and job-finding skills to help them succeed in the health care industry.
Leadership: Bradly Boaz
Investment Banking Club
The Investment Banking Club prepares students for successful careers in investment banking.
Leadership: Wes Staples
Investment Management Club
The Investment Management Club aims to prepare students for careers in the investment management industry.
Leadership: Ames Murray
Marketing Club
The Marketing Club aims to provide members with tools, education and experiences to help them find jobs and succeed in their careers.
Leadership: Meghan Letendre
Net Impact Club
The Net Impact club builds upon UNC Kenan-Flagler’s leadership in sustainable business practices by providing students with education, opportunity and inspiration to drive social and environmental change.
Leadership: Abimbola Abikoye
Operations & General Management Club
The Operations & General Management Club brings together MBA students interested in a career in operations.
Leadership: Sesha Tipirneni
Real Estate Club
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Real Estate Club provides a platform for students to explore the real estate industry, pursue educational and career opportunities, and further the practice of real estate.
Leadership: Jose Badillo
Sports and Entertainment Club
The Sports and Entertainment Club seeks to educate UNC Kenan-Flagler students on the role that sports and entertainment play in business and act as a resource for students interested in pursuing careers in these industries.
Leadership: Yash Agarwal
Special Interest Clubs
Adam Smith Society
The Adam Smith Society is a chapter-based network of MBA students, professionals and business leaders who promote debate and discussion about the moral, social and economic benefits of capitalism.
Leadership: Andrew Lee
African Business Club
At UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, our goal is to promote an understanding and appreciation of African culture and business environment through a range of professional, educational and social initiatives. Our objective is to provide resources to Africans and our allies, to facilitate their smooth integration into the corporate landscape of America, and to build a network of future African business leaders.
Leadership: Victor Obademi
Asian Business Club
The mission of Asian Business Club is to unite all UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School students who are interested in Asia from a cultural or business perspective.
Leadership: Trang Pham
BBQ Club
The BBQ Club will expose MBA students to local BBQ hotspots through events that combine social activities, education, and taste-testing around Chapel Hill.
Black Business Student Association
The Black Business Student Association brings together students interested in supporting the development and success of African and African-American students. Our goal is to promote professional and leadership development, academic excellence, social activism, and community involvement.
Leadership: Patrick Anthony
Blockchain Club
The Blockchain Club’s mission is to teach students about disruptive blockchain technology by providing education and resources, facilitating recruiting in the blockchain space through events and conferences, and hosting guest speakers.
Blue Cup Club
Blue Cup Club organizes and puts on a two-week competition every year between UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and Duke Fuqua Business School. From tennis and flag football to trivia and chess, only one program comes out on top each year to be the annual Blue Cup winner.
Leadership: Anastas Gjidede and Tess Johnson
Carolina Disability Alliance
The Carolina Disability Alliance exists to provide community for disabled students, learning opportunities for non-disabled allies, and programming intended to promote disability awareness and empowerment in the wider world of business.
Leadership: TBD
Carolina Women in Business (CWIB)
Carolina Women in Business is open to all MBA students who are passionate about representation of women in business. CWIB members also work closely with the alumni-led 100 Women movement on programming throughout the year.
Leadership: Amanda Swihart
Christians@Kenan-Flagler
Christians@Kenan-Flagler encourages and facilitates Christian fellowship and service throughout the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
Leadership: Michael Oldach
F1rstgen Network Club
The F1rstgen Network Club will serve to provide community, tailored resources and support for all self-identified first-generation graduate students in the Kenan-Flagler MBA program, graduate students across the UNC-Chapel Hill campus, and our community partners and allies. The club will also serve to introduce the wider student body to the unique trials and tribulations faced by first-generation students and ways to empower and support them with the goal of enriching the diversity of our community and forming a deeper understanding and appreciation of the experiences of first-generation students.
Leadership: Rajavardhan Reddy Sura
Food Club
Our mission is to celebrate our cultural and culinary differences and unite the community through our shared passion for food. We aim to enrich our professional and personal lives by promoting career development in food-related industries as well as exploring the rich and diverse culinary environment in the Triangle Area and beyond.
History Club (Tar Heel History)
The Kenan-Flagler History Club aims to leverage the unique historical resources of North Carolina and UNC-Chapel Hill to enrich the MBA experience through:
- Introducing students to locations and stories around Chapel Hill and North Carolina which helped shape the world today.
- Working with special interest clubs to demonstrate their own unique historical moments.
- Strengthen analytical capabilities and mutual understanding through discussion and dissection of past trends and events.
International Business Association Club (IBA)
The International Business Association Club enhances cultural learning and integration, builds stronger bonds between U.S. and international students, and helps international students prepare for the next steps in their careers.
Leadership: Vidushi Bhadola
Jewish Business Association
The Jewish Business Association provides Jewish students at UNC Kenan-Flagler an environment to express their Jewish identity through social and cultural events. It provides information about resources available on and off campus.
Leadership: David Shulman
Kenan Connection (Partners Association)
Kenan Connection provides support, information, helpful resources and a social network for the partners and families of MBA students at UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Leadership: Liz Hupp
Kenan-Flagler Pride Club
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Pride Club strives to enrich the experience and culture for LGBTQ students at UNC Kenan-Flagler and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.
Leadership: Sun Nguyen
Kenan-Flagler Student Store
The Kenan-Flagler Student Store is a Full-Time MBA student-run organization. It was founded in spring 2016 by Tim Ryan and Kyle Pinheiro, MBA Class of 2017 after identifying a funding gap for career clubs at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School that sponsor most of the career exploration and preparation sessions. The store further promotes the school’s core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Impact and also promotes the school’s focus on The Bottom Line and The Greater Good. The store seeks to generate sustainable profits for student activities via the sale of UNC Kenan-Flagler branded merchandise.
Leadership: Ryan Lee
Latin American Business Association
The Latin American Business Association seeks to inform and educate the UNC Kenan-Flagler community about Latin American and Hispanic culture and business opportunities in the region. They also aim to increase the awareness of UNC Kenan-Flagler among Latin American and Hispanic students in the United States and throughout world.
Leadership: Martin Luque
MBA Adventure Club
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, North Carolina is a premier place for adventure. The Adventure Club provides our diverse student body with opportunities to experience amazing activities while strengthening the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
Leadership: Akash Negi and Kylee Musslewhite
Muslims at Kenan-Flagler
Muslims at Kenan-Flagler provides a Muslim community for students at UNC Kenan-Flagler. The club will also serve to introduce the wider student body to the different cultures, traditions and practices under Islam with the goal of enriching our community and forming a deeper understanding of the religion.
Leadership: Ribah Khan
One for the World
One for the World is an activity club at UNC Kenan-Flagler that encourages students to pledge 1% of their future income to a portfolio of charities that show strong evidence of improving lives with high-cost effectiveness.
Leadership: Vandana Yandamuri
Poker Club
The Poker Club is a community of students and partners who enjoy playing poker. The club provides players of all skill levels and backgrounds opportunities to play organized games.
Veterans Association
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Veterans Association supports and enhances the transition of our military veterans and active duty service members returning post-graduation. We support every phase of the transition process — from recruitment, matriculation, academics, networking, and integration with our non-military classmates to providing a platform for understanding, shared knowledge and camaraderie.
Leadership: Ryan Williams
Wine & Beer Club
The Wine and Beer Club welcomes MBA students to discover the world of wine and beer. Our events are a chance to explore the beverage and food industries, connect with classmates and unwind while enjoying great drinks around Chapel Hill.
Leadership: Emily Claire Kibbe
Sports Clubs
Badminton Club
The Badminton Club provides UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA students with the opportunity to learn and enjoy the sport of badminton while staying active and having fun. The club hosts regular practices and casual games for players of all skill levels, and participates in the annual Blue Cup, fostering friendly competition and school spirit.
Leadership: Vandana Yandamuri
Basketball Club
The Basketball Club is a community of students and partners who enjoy playing basketball. The club provides players of all skill levels and backgrounds opportunities to play organized weekly basketball games. The club also selects a team to represent UNC Kenan-Flagler and compete against other MBA programs, in both Georgetown’s U4 Basketball Tournament and the Blue Cup championship.
Leadership: Anastas Gjidede
Golf Club
The mission of the Golf Club is to provide the UNC Kenan-Flagler students the opportunity to learn about and enjoy the game of golf, which offers social opportunities that can advance students’ careers.
Leadership: Andrew Hanna
Iron Heels – Triathlon and Endurance
Iron Heels is Kenan-Flagler’s triathlon club. We are a community of students and partners who enjoy swimming, biking and/or running. The club provides students of all skill levels and backgrounds the opportunity to coordinate weekly workouts, participate in races together and attend special events to learn more about the sport.
Leadership: Charlie Meyers
Rugby Club
The Kenan-Flagler Business School MBA rugby club provides students with the opportunity to learn and play the sport of (touch) rugby to stay fit and have fun. The club regularly partners with the Duke Grad Rugby program which offers a great opportunity to expand students’ networks. In addition to practices and the Blue Cup, the club also hosts watch parties and socials for premier world rugby events.
Leadership: Luke Bolembach
Ski Club
The Ski Club is a community of students and partners who enjoy skiing. The club provides skiers of all skill levels and backgrounds opportunities to organize ski trips.
Leadership: Emily Dixon
Soccer Club
The MBA Soccer Club aims to enrich the UNC Kenan-Flagler experience by using the international language and love of soccer as a common bond. The club provides members opportunities to play at a level of soccer they enjoy and the chance to create unique, long-lasting relationships. Pickup sessions run twice a week throughout the year and are open to all. There are intramural leagues, competitive games including scrimmages and the Blue Cup against Duke, the Texas Winter Classic MBA Tournament and the Faculty-Staff-Student Cup, plus social events to watch professional soccer at a local sports bar.
Leadership: Yash, Agarwal
Squash Club
The mission of the Squash Club is to provide UNC Kenan-Flagler students the opportunity to learn about and enjoy the game of squash.
Leadership: Clayton Cordensen
Tennis Club
The Tennis Club encourages members of the UNC Kenan-Flagler community to play tennis and network with each other. We welcome players of all levels. The club practices weekly on Sundays throughout the school year; when the weather cooperates we schedule more frequent practices.
Leadership: Tess Johnson