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
Our academic centers drive thought leadership and create an unrivaled connection to the market
At the cutting edge of academic research & impact
Allegacy Center For Leadership And Character
We believe a strong character is as vital as strong achievement. The Allegacy Center develops future leaders who prioritize integrity, resilience, and service, preparing students to lead with purpose in any setting.
Center For Analytics Impact
Powerful data is the driver behind inspired action. The Center for Analytics Impact turns insights into ideas, providing hands-on experience solving real problems with real data, while helping businesses make smarter and more efficient decisions.
Center For Private Business
Through expert-led programming, strategic advising, and community partnerships, the Center for Private Business supports the success of businesses that span generations.
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)
The Fun They Had: Why Talking To People Is Becoming A Career Skill
(Forbes)
Upcoming Events
Join the School of Business for a broad assortment of events and happenings that advance the practice of business.
What is Marketing?
Careers in Marketing & Communications drive awareness, motivate engagement, promote ongoing purchase or action, and build loyalty to goods, services, and ideas. They are both art and science, attracting creative storytellers, insightful strategists, and technical, mathematical minds. Hear from and meet fellow students who landed marketing internships in CPG, media & entertainment, hospitality, and agencies. Gain insights into the application process and navigating the internship experience.
(Winston-Salem) School of Business AI Leadership Series: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive
Wake Forest University School of Business presents candid conversations with industry leaders on how their organizations are using AI. This is the first session offered in the Leadership Series. How AI Is Rewriting the Marketing Playbook: Lessons from an Advertising Agency Executive A Conversation with Ged King, former CEO of Sales Factory Professor of Practice and Academic Director Digital Marketing and AI, School of Professional Studies Optional Networking Reception | 5:30 – 6:20 p.m.Conversation with Ged King | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Note: This session is offered on two consecutive days. You are registering for Wednesday, October 7, in Winston-Salem. 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 dates will be offered in this Leadership Series. Check the School of Business calendar for details.
(Charlotte or Virtual) 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.
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/
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/
School of Business Social Media
Follow our social media channels to stay current on everything happening at the School of Business.

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.