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
#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.
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
School of Business News
Are Gen Z ‘Sellouts’ If They Take Corporate Jobs?
(Fast Company)
How to Emphasize Academic Strengths On MBA Applications
(U.S. News & World Report)
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.
Foundations of Leadership: Values
Join the Office Leadership Education for “Foundations of Leadership: Values.” The Leadership Workshop series are open to all students to connect with fellow students and explore leadership. This session satisfied the Leadership Development Category for the Student Org Workshop Series.
Accounting for the Future – Sponsored by Deloitte
Join us for Accounting for the Future (AFTF) this fall! In an event sponsored by Deloitte, Wake Forest welcomes undergraduate students to campus from across the country to learn more about accounting careers, build their professional networks, and discover how our MS in Accountancy (MSA) can prepare them to succeed in a wide range of accounting professions. Qualified AFTF participants who apply and are admitted to Wake Forest’s MSA program are eligible for a minimum $10,000 per year scholarship. Please be aware, we can only admit a limited number of attendees. Applying early is highly recommended! Complete the AFTF application by November 6th: https://apply.business.wfu.edu/register/aftf
Accounting for the Future – Sponsored by Deloitte
Join us for Accounting for the Future (AFTF) this fall! In an event sponsored by Deloitte, Wake Forest welcomes undergraduate students to campus from across the country to learn more about accounting careers, build their professional networks, and discover how our MS in Accountancy (MSA) can prepare them to succeed in a wide range of accounting professions. Qualified AFTF participants who apply and are admitted to Wake Forest’s MSA program are eligible for a minimum $10,000 per year scholarship. Please be aware, we can only admit a limited number of attendees. Applying early is highly recommended! Complete the AFTF application by November 6th: https://apply.business.wfu.edu/register/aftf
Face to Face Speaker Forum: Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper is the anchor of CNNs Anderson Cooper 360, a global newscast that goes beyond the headlines with in-depth reporting and investigations. Anderson also hosts The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, airing Sundays on CNN, which showcases character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles, and investigative deep dives from CNN anchors and correspondents. The Face to Face series brings world-class names to Winston-Salem, catalyzing unifying conversations in the community and provides opportunities for people of all walks of life to engage in intellectual experiences. Visit the Face To Face website for more details about this and other upcoming events. This event is SOLD OUT.
Belonging and Inclusion Leadership Summit
The Belonging & Inclusion Leadership Summit 2025 is designed to empower leaders across industries to create environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and positioned to drive innovation and achieve high performance.
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.