Enhance Your Career with a
Wake Forest MBA

The 20-month Wake Forest MBA program is the #1 part-time MBA program for working professionals in North Carolina. Our nationally recognized program gives you a strategic, global perspective on business, honing your ability to approach challenges from a wide range of perspectives.

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Highlights include:

  • A personalized learning environment with small classes of working professional peers
  • Hands-on learning and practical education allow you to immediately apply concepts you learn in the classroom to your business or workplace
  • Engaging courses taught by experienced, highly-respected faculty supplemented with opportunities to learn from other leading business executives
  • One-to-one career guidance to best leverage your MBA education, skills and experience, while accessing our extensive alumni network

Curriculum

The 20-month MBA program develops and graduates students as a cohort, forging lifelong personal bonds and business connections. The 5-semester lockstep curriculum integrates integrates all functional areas of business, from finance and operations to marketing, entrepreneurship and information technology. Elective offerings help you expand our fundamental curriculum to your specific goals and strengths. As well, optional concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Strategy & Leadership, and Finance. COMING SOON! New Concentrations in Digital Marketing and Project Management. Learn More.

Eligibility

The Wake Forest MBA program seeks individuals who have demonstrated achievement through academic coursework, professional experience and community leadership. To be eligible, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and preferably at least 2 years of post-graduate work experience.
 


Program Overview

Program Length20 months (five semesters) – classes begin in late August
FormatClasses meet Tuesday and Thursday nights each week from 6:00-9:30pm.
International ComponentOptional one-week international study tour available (additional fee applies)
Lifelong LearningAlumni may enroll in graduate business elective courses for a reduced rate on a space-available basis

 

October 04

Wake MBA Admissions Team Office Hours

Drop in via Zoom when you can, between the hours of noon and 1:00pm to have any questions answered or ...

October 4, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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October 07

Wake vs. Clemson Watch Party

Are you a Wake Forest Football fan, or looking to get into the team spirit? Then join the MBA program ...

October 7, 12:00 am
Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company
772 N Trade St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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October 11

Whiskey Tasting Event - WS MBA

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October 11, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Broad Branch Distillery
756 N Trade St Winston Salem, NC 27101-1431

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October 12

Whiskey Tasting Event - CLT MBA

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October 12, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Great Wagon Road Distilling Company
610 Anderson St., Charlotte, NC 28205

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October 17

Free Virtual GMAT Test Prep

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October 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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October 18

Business & Breweries @ Incendiary Brewing Co.

Are you thinking about earning your MBA? Join current and prospective MBA students and program administrators at Incendiary Brewing Company ...

October 18, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Incendiary Brewing Company
486 N Patterson Ave Winston Salem, NC 27101-4261

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October 19

Financial Aid Webinar - MBA

Are you thinking about earning your MBA? Join us for a webinar to learn why Wake Forest may be a ...

October 19, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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October 20

Financial Aid Webinar - MBA

Join us for a webinar to learn about MBA financial aid options and the return on investment (ROI) you can ...

October 20, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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October 21

MBA Tailgate for Homecoming

Sign-up today to join the MBA team cheer on Wake Forest Football with our pregame tailgates. Join us for a ...

October 21, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
475 Deacon Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27105-4263

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October 23

Footnotes Cocktails & Coffee

Are you thinking about earning your MBA? Join current and prospective MBA students and program administrators at Footnotes Cocktails & Coffee ...

October 23, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Footnotes Cocktails and Coffee
634 W 4th St Winston Salem 27101

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November 01

Wake MBA Admissions Team Office Hours

Drop in via Zoom when you can, between the hours of noon and 1:00pm to have any questions answered or ...

November 1, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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November 06

MBA Chat and Chai

Are you a working professional considering getting your MBA at Wake Forest? Join the Enrollment Management team for either a ...

November 6, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Chad's Chai
617 N Liberty St Winston Salem, NC 27101-3162

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November 08

Camel City BBQ - MBA Meet-up

Are you thinking about earning your MBA? Join current and prospective MBA students and program administrators at Camel City BBQ ...

November 8, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Camel City BBQ Factory
701 N Liberty St Winston Salem, NC 27101-3001

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November 13

Free Virtual GMAT & GRE Test Prep

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November 13, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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November 22

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

November 22, 12:00 am

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November 23

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

November 23, 12:00 am

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November 24

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

November 24, 12:00 am

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November 25

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

November 25, 12:00 am

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November 26

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

WFUSB Thanksgiving Break (UG, MSA, MSM, MSBA-On Campus, CEV)

November 26, 12:00 am

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December 05

Free Virtual GRE Test Prep

It's always a good time to start preparing for the GRE exam! Join us from the comfort of your home ...

December 5, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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