SCHOOL RECEIVES INAUGURAL GLOBAL IMPACT AWARD
Wake Forest Undergraduate Business Program Ranks Among Top 5% Nationally
Maddie Shannon Selected as a 2026 Best & Brightest Business Major by Poets & Quants
Carter Kowalski Selected as a 2026 Best & Brightest Business Major by Poets & Quants
Master of Science in Management (MSM) Student Day in the Life
Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Student Day in the Life
New Faculty Bring Specialized Expertise to the Wake Forest School of Business
The Latest Issue of the Pulse Check From the Heart of Business Newsletter Is Available
Business Education at
Wake Forest University
Explore our undergraduate and graduate business programs, where students from widely diverse backgrounds and interests learn to use business to make a difference.
Undergraduate Degrees, Minors, & Programs
Nationally-ranked Bachelor of Science degree programs in Accountancy, Business and Enterprise Management, Finance and Decision Analytics. NEW FOR FALL 2026: Minor in Business, Minor in Accountancy
Master of Business Administration
Offered in Winston-Salem and Charlotte across three program formats, the #1 part-time MBA program in North Carolina is designed specifically for working professionals.
Master of Science in Accounting
Open to any major, kickstart your accounting career with world-class faculty, premier internship opportunities and unmatched CPA pass rate success.
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Explore advanced methodologies for taking data from insight to impact across a range of functions, including finance, marketing, operations and human resources.
Master of Science in Management
A 10-month, STEM certified/OPT eligible program designed specifically for non-business majors and business minors who want to excel in today’s marketplace.
Pathways with Business
Explore how you can amplify any major with our diverse array of business program options.
School of Business Rankings
Our world-class programs are routinely recognized in major national and international rankings.
#1 and Top 30
Top 15
#2
#5
#2
#1 CPA Pass Rate
#1 in Big 4 Recruiting
Top 15
Top 10
Thought Leadership
We create a vibrant culture of inquiry, embracing interdisciplinary and discipline-based research and providing thought leadership to address business and organizational issues and key societal challenges.
Our People Make a Difference
School of Business faculty, staff, alumni, students, and partners each have an important role in helping to make the world a better place.
Optimizing Conservation
Supporting a Pro Humanitate Mission
Shaping the Future
Featured
Research
Explore a few of the groundbreaking ways our faculty uses research to address business and organizational issues and key societal challenges.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Journal of Business Research
Journal of Business Research
Research Policy
Research Policy
Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting
Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting
Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Our academic centers drive thought leadership and create an unrivaled connection to the market
At the cutting edge of academic research & impact
for Leadership and Character
Analytics Impact
Private Business
Study of Capitalism
Our Community
We are friends to all humanity, teaching, helping, and serving, with friendship and honor.
Supporting NC Families in Need
Paul Griggs (’96, MSA ’97)
PwC US Senior Partner
Nina Millender (MSM ’26)
At the Heart of Business
Helping businesses and organizations
create a better world
School of Business News
Justin Martin: The Real AI Threat Is Blind Trust
(Dark Reading)
Microtransit Fare Hikes May Hurt More Than Help, Study Finds
(METRO)
Colleges Face a New Rival in Teaching: AI chatbots
(University Business)
Upcoming Events
Join the School of Business for a broad assortment of events and happenings that advance the practice of business.
Meet the Wake MBA Team: Drop-In Sessions
Stop by the Wake Forest MBA Charlotte campus to connect with the MBA Enrollment team, learn more about our MBA modalities and the admissions process, and get your questions answered. Attendees are welcome to drop in anytime during this two-hour windowno need to stay for the entire session.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
All alumni are invited back to celebrate the weekend at events such as Golden Deacs, Service of Rembrance, Party So Dear, Alumni Tailgate and so much more! Classes ending in a 1 or 6 will be celebrating milestone reunions on Friday night. For more information and a complete schedule of events, please visit https://homecoming.wfu.edu/
Wake MBA CLT Campus Visit – The Pearl
Get an inside look at the Wake Forest MBA a program built for professionals who value excellence, collaboration, and principled leadership. During your visit, youll experience the academic environment, connect with our community, and see how Wake challenges students to grow with intention.
Lighting of the Quad
Join us for one of Wake Forests most cherished traditions, Lighting of the Quad! Gather on Hearn Plaza on Monday, November 30th, starting at 7:00 PM as we celebrate the holiday season with lights, music, and community spirit. Watch as the Quad glows with hundreds of lights, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and share in the joy of this beloved campus tradition with fellow Deacs.
School of Business Social Media
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Explore Further
Considering a business program to strengthen your career prospects? Interested in the world-class research being done by our faculty? Or just want to speak with someone to learn more about the School of Business? Here are a few more areas to explore.
