Weekend Executive MBA Tuition & Financial Aid | UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Tuition and Funding

Our students say UNC Kenan-Flagler is the clear winner among top business schools when it comes to overall value.

Weekend MBA
Program Begins	February 2021
Cost	US $119,305 in 5 installments during 20-month Program*
Cost Includes	Tuition, texts, socials, overnight accommodations at the Rizzo Center and most meals

*Tuition and fees subject to approval by North Carolina General Assembly. Some elective courses, such as global immersion trips, require an additional cost.

“From a financial standpoint, my UNC Kenan-Flagler Executive MBA paid for itself in the form of new career opportunities and salary increases within two years. I’d do it all over again.”

Mike Rawaan Vice President, Product Development, Avalere
UNC Executive MBA ‘12

Executive MBA Financial Aid

All students can be considered for student loans to cover tuition for an Executive MBA Program. Our Financial Aid office is always available to discuss options for funding and loans. Feel free to connect with Anna Kerns (919-962-0135), our Assistant Director, Financial Aid, at any point during your application process.

We’ve also compiled a resource with handy Executive MBA Student Loan Information (PDF).

Other Tuition Information

Deposit: Upon acceptance, a $1,500 deposit holds your place in the class. We apply this deposit to your first tuition payment.
Flat tuition rate: North Carolina and out-of-state residents pay the same tuition. UNC’s Executive MBA Programs do not receive North Carolina state subsidies.
Benefits for Military Veterans (including application fee waiver)

Merit Fellowships

The Executive MBA Program awards a limited number of partial tuition fellowships to outstanding admitted applicants. The award amount applies to tuition and is spread proportionately across the program as long as satisfactory academic performance is maintained. The number of fellowships granted and the monetary award amounts may vary each year. Award of Merit Fellowships is based on applicants’ exemplary achievement in the areas of academics, leadership, work experience and extracurricular activities.

All applicants are automatically considered for a fellowship. A separate application is not required.

Corporate Support

Pursuing an Executive MBA can be of tremendous benefit to you and your organization.

Based on research conducted with employers, we developed this guide to provide you with a step-by-step process to help you gain employer and managerial support. This guide includes everything you’ll need to consider.

Get Employer Support Guide

Planning for Employer Support

Plan Ahead

Evaluate Yourself

Do Your Homework

Formal Request

Prepare a written request for support to demonstrate your motivation and desire to contribute at a higher level. Remember that the final decision-maker may not know you well, so include a personal profile highlighting your accomplishments.

Anticipate objections and concerns that you may encounter, such as:

How you will manage time away from the office
How costs will be paid
How you will continue to excel on the job
Why UNC offers greater value than other MBA programs

Help Inform

Prepare to Negotiate

Think through the concessions you are willing to make. Include them in your proposal or be ready to discuss them in person. Some common negotiation points include:

Foregoing raises or bonuses while in school.
Committing to staying with your company for a specific number of years in exchange for financial support. (A two-year commitment is common.)
Using vacation days for attending classes and residencies.

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Tuition & Financial Aid