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.

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 Length | 20 months (five semesters) – classes begin in late August |
Format | Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights each week from 6:00-9:30pm. |
International Component | Optional two-week international study tour available (additional fee applies) |
Lifelong Learning | Alumni may enroll in graduate business elective courses for a reduced rate on a space-available basis |
March 28
Coffee Shop MBA Q&A
Are you a working professional and considering an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business? Meet with admissions representatives ...
March 28, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
DeBeen Espresso
231 E 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
March 29
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 ...
March 29, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
March 29
Dinner at Farrell Hall
Join potential MBA classmates and guests for a casual evening of information sharing, networking and dinner at Farrell Hall. Program ...
March 29, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Wake Forest University
1834 Wake Forest Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27106
April 05
MBA Virtual Info Session - Lunch
Are you a working professional and considering an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business? Meet with the Enrollment ...
April 5, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 11
Coffee Shop MBA Q&A
Are you a working professional and considering an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business? Meet with admissions representatives ...
April 11, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
DeBeen Espresso
231 E 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
April 11
Financial Aid Process and Options for MBA
Join us for a webinar to learn about MBA financial aid options and the return on investment (ROI) you can ...
April 11, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 12
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 ...
April 12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 13
Wake Forest MBA Student Services Overview
In this webinar, you will meet and learn more about the student affairs professionals who support you throughout your journey ...
April 13, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 14
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 ...
April 14, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
April 19
Wake Forest MBA Career Services
As an on-campus student in the Wake Forest MBA program on the Winston-Salem or Charlotte campuses, you will have direct ...
April 19, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
April 19
Brewery & Business @ Wise Man Brewing (WS)
Are you thinking about earning your MBA? Join current and prospective MBA students and program administrators at Wise Man Brewing ...
April 19, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Wise Man Brewing
826 Angelo Bros. Ave Winston-Salem, NC 27101
April 25
Coffee Shop MBA Q&A
Are you a working professional and considering an MBA from the Wake Forest School of Business? Meet with admissions representatives ...
April 25, 7:30 am - 9:00 am
DeBeen Espresso
231 E 5th St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
May 02
May 11
May 13
School of Business Graduate Hooding Ceremony
Hooding Ceremony for graduate students of the Wake Forest University School of Business
May 13, 10:00 am
Wait Chapel
1834 Wake Forest Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106
May 16
Free Virtual GMAT Test Prep
It's always a good time to start preparing for the GMAT exam! Join us from the comfort of your home ...
May 16, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
June 20
July 04
August 17