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 one-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 |
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
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
October 11
Whiskey Tasting Event - WS MBA
Do you enjoy the finer things in life? Do you also enjoy a good quality beverage? Then join the MBA ...
October 11, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Broad Branch Distillery
756 N Trade St Winston Salem, NC 27101-1431
October 12
Whiskey Tasting Event - CLT MBA
Do you enjoy the finer things in life? Do you also enjoy a good quality beverage? Then join the MBA ...
October 12, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Great Wagon Road Distilling Company
610 Anderson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
October 17
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 ...
October 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
November 13
Free Virtual GMAT & GRE Test Prep
It's always a good time to start preparing for the GMAT or GRE exam! Join us from the comfort of ...
November 13, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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