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MSM Program Summary

Gain the business knowledge and expertise you need to amplify your undergraduate degree and stand out from the competition. For a closer look at how a Wake Forest MSM can help you launch your career, please schedule a consult.

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  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Open to all liberal arts and STEM majors

  • Strong foundation in finance, marketing, operations, business analytics, accounting, economics, information technology, organizational behavior and strategy.
  • Hands-on, immersive learning environment.
  • Small class sizes, career coaching, and close involvement from our corporate contacts and alumni network.
  • Graduate Consulting Projects (GCP) provide multiple chances for you to gain real-world experience and contribute your knowledge toward existing corporate issues before you graduate, showing you’re ready to excel from day one.
  • Additional semester option for Business Consulting with AI Enhanced Analytics concentration, providing AI expertise and advanced technical skills

  • All qualified candidates are assessed for merit and need-based scholarships
  • No separate scholarship application necessary
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

This program benefit allows Wake Forest MSM graduates to return for their MBA and receive course credit that substantially shortens their time in the MBA program.
  • Gain a head start on earning a Wake Forest MBA
  • Receive credit for MSM program courses that are substantially equivalent to MBA coursework

Domestic Applicants (1)
Application Available
Aug. 1
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
Nov. 1
Final Application Deadline
June 1
Enrollment Begins (2)
July 2025
  1. Includes U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
  2. If applicable, online pre-requisite courses begin in June.
International Applicants (1)
Application Available
Aug. 1
Early App Deadline (nonbinding)
Nov. 1
International Leaders Program Deadline
April 1
Final App Deadline (outside US)
April 1
Final App Deadline (in US)
May 1
Enrollment Begins (2)
July 2025
  1. International students currently living outside the U.S. must meet the April 1 application deadline. International students currently in the U.S. on an F-1 visa can meet the extended application deadline of May 1 if they require only a SEVIS transfer to extend their visa.
  2. If applicable, online pre-requisite courses begin in June.

  • Admissions decisions made on a rolling basis
  • No separate scholarship application
  • Qualified applications submitted earlier receive admission and scholarship award priority

MSM Career Outcomes

Wake Forest MSM graduates are making a difference at some of the world’s top companies. Here are a few of their stories.

MSM Average Class Profile

Class statistics averaged over the most recent three cohorts

86

Total Students

55%

Female

31%

Underrepresented Groups

658

Average GMAT

48

Colleges/Universities Represented

39

Majors Represented

311

Average GRE

MSM Events

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Dec
09
@4:00 PM

The Art of the App: Graduate School Application Tips

Applying to grad school doesn’t have to be stressful! Discover what admissions teams are looking for and learn a few tips on how to submit a stand out graduate school application. Register here.

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Dec
13
@12:00 AM

WFUSB Classes End (MSM, MSBA-On Campus, MBA-Online, MSBA-Online)

WFUSB Classes End (MSM, MSBA-On Campus, MBA-Online, MSBA-Online)

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Dec
17
@6:00 PM

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 for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GRE questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GRE Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

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Jan
14
@6:00 PM

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 for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GMAT questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GMAT Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

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Mar
11
@6:00 PM

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 for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GRE questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GRE Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

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Apr
17
@6:00 PM

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 for an online preparatory session to gain test insights and learn test-taking tips. In this three-hour session, you’ll cover the structure of all exam sections, review GMAT questions, required body of knowledge and test scoring. Our GMAT Prep Workshops are offered at no charge and are open to prospective students interested in any of our graduate business programs. Register here.

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Meet Your MSM Team

If you have any questions regarding the enrollment process, student life, faculty, curriculum or career resources, please schedule a consult. We look forward to helping you!

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Professor Bren Varner

Assistant Dean of the Master of Science in Management Program; Senior Lecturer

(336) 758-5098 |
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Alex Peoples

Associate Director, Enrollment Management Recruiting

(336) 758-3024 |
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Angie Lynde

Senior Associate Director, Experiential Learning

(336) 831-6099 |
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Cheryl Rotyliano

Senior Associate Director, Market Readiness & Employment

(336) 758-4331 |
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Ebony Boyd

Assistant Director, Integrative Student Services

(336) 758-4409 |
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Amy Viola

Associate Director, Master of Science in Management Program and Summer Initiatives

(336) 758-2173 |
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Nimish Rathkanthiwar

Regional Advisor, India & South Asia Enrollment Management Recruiting

+91 7822994329 |
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