Programs for People Who Want More Out of Life

Rigorous. Nationally ranked. Globally oriented. Hands-on. Student-focused.

These are some of the phrases that characterize graduate business education at Wake Forest University. At Wake Forest, we offer a range of graduate degree programs with different schedules and areas of emphasis so you can get the education you need to forge a meaningful, fulfilling career and make an impact on our society.

MBA programs

Our Full-time MBA program in Winston-Salem and MBA Programs for Working Professionals offered in Winston-Salem and Charlotte accommodate a diverse range of students. Whether you're a  young professional or senior-level manager, we offer programs that maximize your time, give you tangible skills and knowledge as well as learn more about yourself and the world. 

• Joint degree programs

The Schools of Business offer joint degrees with other Wake Forest schools-- School of Law (JD/MBA), School of Medicine (MD/MBA), Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (PhD/MBA) as well as a combined Master of Science in Accountancy and Master of Business Administration (MSA/MBA).

MA in Management

A one-year MA in Management, specifically designed for recent liberal arts and sciences graduates who want to learn business fundamentals before beginning their careers.

MS in Accountancy

Our MS in Accountancy can be earned in conjunction with a Wake Forest BS in Accountancy or Finance in just 5 years, but is also open to students who earned a BS degree at another college or university. The typical MSA program is 12-18 months, and the only prerequisite course is introductory financial accounting.

Nondegree programs

Short- and longer-term business development programs for individuals or companies seeking professional development education and training.