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NCADB Fellowship Program

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Enhance your academic credentials and boost your professional marketability with an MBA from the top-ranked UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

The North Carolina Advanced Degree to Business (NCADB) Program allows master’s and PhD students graduating in spring 2025 to enroll in our Full-Time MBA Program with significant fellowship support.

Benefits of the Full-Time MBA

  • Earn an MBA from one of the U.S.’s top business schools, adding critical skills and knowledge to strengthen your professional credentials.
  • Tailor your studies to match your career goals, gaining specialized skills through 13 concentration options.
  • Access career support from orientation through graduation and beyond from our experienced Career & Leadership staff.
  • Become part of the powerful UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni network (51,000 and growing) – always ready to lend a hand to fellow Tar Heels.
  • Leverage hands-on professional development resources and programs that will help position you for success in any industry.

The Full-Time MBA begins with Orientation on August 4, 2025. Review the academic calendar.

About NCADB

  • The NCADB Program is open to currently enrolled master’s and PhD students at UNC-Chapel Hill who are graduating in spring 2025.
  • Participants receive significant tuition support – a one-time, limited offer.
  • Take advantage of an accelerated admissions process with priority application review for qualified students and fast-tracked test waiver consideration.
  • International applicants must have a valid visa at the time of application. However, be advised that you may face limitations due to visa processing times. Applications from students without an active visa can not be processed.
  • GMAT/GRE test waiver requests are available for all applicants within the application.
  • Unfortunately, students currently enrolled in an MBA program are not eligible for NCADB.

Applying to the Full-Time MBA

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through June 6, 2025. All applicants are considered for a fellowship award during the review process – no extra forms required.

Please reach out to us at mba_info@unc.edu and mention the NCADB Program to request an application fee waiver.

We’re here to help.

For more information on this opportunity, our Full-Time MBA Program or the application process, contact us at 919-962-9129 or mba_info@unc.edu.

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Learn more from the MBA Admissions team on about the program offerings, the application process and how this exciting new opportunity can enhance your current UNC degree!