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.
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.
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
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.
Finance & Accounting Networking Night
This is a networking opportunity primarily for first year and sophomore students to meet with multiple employers within the financial services and accounting industries, but is open to students of all majors and programs to network about employer hiring needs. Students will have the opportunity to: Introduce themselves & meet with employers face-to-face;Ask questions about the organizations;Learn about career and internship opportunities; and,Compare organizations against each other to determine what is the best fitThis is a great opportunity to meet with multiple organizations on one evening! Employer participants will use this event for early talent identification for Summer 2027, Summer 2028 (and beyond) internships as well as current hiring needs for soon-to-be graduates.
School of Business AI Workshop: Investing Smarter With AI
Investing Smarter With AI Wake Forest School of Business faculty share how they’re using AI todaypractical skills and workflows that go beyond prompting, which you can apply the next day! “Investing Smarter With AI” will be led by Vice Department Chair for Law, Economics, Accounting & Finance and Teaching Professor Dr. Mark Johnson. This workshop will be delivered in two formats: in-person and virtual. For those who prefer to attend in-person, the workshop will be held at The Pearl in Charlotte. For those who prefer virtual delivery, a Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to the workshop. You must select which format you prefer when registering. All workshops will be recorded and shared with registrants. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional workshops will be offered in this series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.
Fall Into Community: A Queer History Month
Mixer Hosted by the School of Business and the LGBTQ+ Center Celebrate Queer History Month with an afternoon of fall fun, good company, and new connections! Whether you’re a business student or not, LGBTQ+ or an ally, everyone is welcome. Drop in to trick-or-treat, make your own charm bracelets and keychains, and show off your creativity in our pumpkin decorating contest. Grab a trick-or-treat card when you arrive to make meeting new people easy. It’s a simple, low-pressure way to chat with fellow students, faculty, and staff outside the classroom.
Soul Spark 2026
Soul Spark 2026 Location: Wait Chapel Time: 6:00 p.m. | Doors Open at 5:30pm Stories that Ignite | Music that Moves | Inspire change for Good Soul Spark is a gathering of thought leaders and wisdom seekers a chance to sit together as a community, hear keynote talks that challenge, inspire, and share a vision for a more just and hopeful future.
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/
(Winston-Salem or Virtual) School of Business AI Workshop: Turning Repeated Tasks into Gemini Skills
Your Expertise, on Repeat: Turning Repeated Tasks into Gemini Skills Wake Forest School of Business faculty share how they’re using AI todaypractical skills and workflows that go beyond prompting, which you can apply the next day! “Turning Repeated Tasks into Gemini Skills” will be led by MSBA Program Director and Teaching Professor Dr. Aric LaBarr. This workshop will be delivered in two formats: in-person and virtual. For those who prefer to attend in-person, the workshop will be held on the WFU Reynolda campus in Farrell Hall (room 349/351). For those who prefer virtual delivery, a Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to the workshop. You must select which format you prefer when registering. All workshops will be recorded and shared with registrants. No AI background is necessary to attend. Open to the WFU community and free to the public. Registration is required. You are welcome to register one guest. We hope you can join us! Additional workshops will be offered in this series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.
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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.