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
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)
Research Suggests A Potential Upside To Mothers’ Invisible Load
(Forbes)
Upcoming Events
Join the School of Business for a broad assortment of events and happenings that advance the practice of business.
AI for Good: WFU’s First Student AI Conference
AI for Good is a conference for WFU students to learn about and discuss the effective use and the benefits of AI. Our goal is to prepare them for a digital world that is quickly advancing, and incorporating a must-have AI literacy skill set. Through this conference we aim to invest in their future and explore AI to improve their personal, professional and academic paths. REGISTER NOW on the Website: go.wfu.edu/2024-ai-for-good Keynote Paige Lord, Responsible & Ethical AI Expert, Product Marketing Manager for AI @ GitHub. She is a leading voice in responsible AI, combining over a decade of experience in the tech industry with a deep commitment to ethical AI practices. Enjoy the following sessions lead by industry leaders and professionals: AI Unboxed: Understanding the Technology and Its Human-Like Behavior Getting it Write with AI (Writing Center/ Writing Program) Integrating AI into your research workflow Decoding Misinformation in the Age of AI HireU: A Recruiting Simulation Using AI Student/Faculty AI Panel Newtwork with Adobe, Microsoft, and Google. Additional Perks Hot breakfast, lunch, and snacks all day. Five students will win the book Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick And Free SWAG
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
Annual Lovefeast 2024
The annual Wake Forest Lovefeast celebrates one of the unique traditions of the Moravian community in WinstonSalem. This year’s service will be held in Wait Chapel on Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.). The service is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. If you cannot join in person, we encourage you to join us remotely via the livestream at lovefeast.wfu.edu. If youd like, join along by preparing your own Lovefeast at home. Whether its a simple meal or traditional Moravian buns and sweetened coffee, the feast we share from a distance will connect us in love and the spirit of the season. See the Lovefeast website for more details.
Virtual – Alumni Industry Panel: Careers in Analytics
If you want to learn more about high-demand industry opportunities, please join us for the “Alumni in Action” Career Industry Panel Series. Hear directly from Wake Foresters about their career trajectory and trends in the industry. This is an excellent way to build your network with Demon Deacons who want to help you be successful. The zoom link will be sent closer to the date once you have registered for the event. Note: This panel is specific to careers in analytics. The primary audience for these panels is current Wake Forest students. However, alumni are encouraged to attend and learn about the industry and make meaningful connections to the market. Led by Sharron Vogler, director of career development for alumni and MBA programs at the WFU School of Business.
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.
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.