ACLC National Poll Shows Generational Differences in Leadership Needs
At the Heart of Business
Helping businesses and organizations
create a better world
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 Programs
Nationally-ranked Bachelor of Science degree programs in Accountancy, Business and Enterprise Management, Finance and Decision Analytics.
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 25
Top 25
#2
#5
Highest CPA Pass Rate
#1 in Big 4 Recruiting
#4
#5
#36
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.
Analyzing Innovation
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Embracing AI
Shaping the Future
Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
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
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, Class of ’97
Ashley Wilcox (Director of Sustainability Initiatives)
Isra Al Hashimi (B.S., Business and Enterprise Management, MSBA)
School of Business News
An Anthropologist Explains What Millennials and Gen Z Really Think about Sharing Personal Opinions at Work
(Fast Company)
Wake Forest Tops State MBA Rankings for 15th Consecutive Year
(Triad Business Journal)
A Growth Strategy that Creates and Protects Value
(Harvard Business Review)
Upcoming Events
Join the School of Business for a broad assortment of events and happenings that advance the practice of business.
Spring 2025 Career Fair (now Virtual)
Students will have the chance to meet with representatives virtually from organizations who are seeking applicants for job and internship opportunities. The event is open to Wake Forest University students of all class years and majors, and is for both those (1) who know exactly what they want to do and where they want to go and (2) to those who are in the exploration process and want to know what options might be available to them. Register for the event on the Handshake Career Fair page, and sign up for 1:1 virtual meetings with various employers. Have questions on how to get ready/how things will work? Check out the Prepare for the Fair site!
Virtual – Career Clinic: Making a Career Pivot
Join us for a dynamic lunchtime career clinic designed to empower career pivoters with actionable strategies for navigating and succeeding in their professional transitions. Co-Facilitated by Mark Noonan, Associate Director of Market Readiness & Engagement and former executive with Wells Fargo and Sharron Vogler, Director of MBA and Alumni Career Development for the School of Business. Open to School of Business alumni and students.
The CEO Playbook: Mastering Strategy and Innovation in a Complex World
Join us for a conversation with AG Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, as we delve into how we as a business community can navigate the complexities of a fast-changing, uncertain world. All are welcome.
TEDxWakeForestU 2025
On February 20th, 2025, TEDxWakeForestU will inspire and ignite curiosity with innovative ideas and impactful stories from speakers around the country. Join us for an unforgettable day of thought-provoking talks and meaningful conversations at Broyhill Auditorium in Farrell Hall!
Maya Angelou Garden Party 2025
The Maya Angelou Garden Party is an annual event hosted in Bailey Park to honor Dr. Maya Angelou by celebrating community, storytelling, and art. Hosted by the Wake Downtown Student Ambassadors in partnership with Wake Downtown and ZSR Library each year, this event is free and open to the Wake Forest and broader Winston-Salem community. It includes poetry reading and spoken word performances on display to honor Dr. Angelous literary legacy. Food, music, and lawn games are also part of the celebration. This year’s event will include a new addition, with a hands-on art activity. Click here to see photos and content from previous years. Use this sign up form to reserve a few minutes to read poetry (whether original or that of a favorite artist), to share a story, or to perform spoken art. Sign up ASAP to guarantee your spot!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7pjIVmsczeEsYT54x80SRVPH5ixo0BonQ9u5_DWtOKshX_A/viewform?usp=dialog
Ethical AI Use
Do you want to know more about Generative AI? Join us for the next session of the Building AI Fluency Learning Series hosted by the Wake Forest School of Business. This series provides a collaborative learning environment aimed at enhancing our understanding of Generative AI and how it can be effectively utilized within your respective teams and departments.
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.
