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

Master of Science in Management
STEM Certified – OPT Extension Eligible #5 Program in the U.S. #2 for Career Services #2 for Career Opportunities (The Economist)
MSM Average Class Profile
Class statistics averaged over the most recent three cohorts
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MSM Events
Consider joining us for our next MSM event
Grad Meets World: Meal Planning with Culinary U Triad
Grad Meets World is a program with synchronous and asynchronous content about preparing graduate students for life in and beyond Wake Forest School of Business. For current pre-experience graduate business students only. Unlock the power of nutritious eating and effective meal planning with Culinary U Triad!
Wake Forest Visits University of Tennessee
Join us at UTK! Admissions representative Janasi Rawlings will be on campus to connect with students sharing information about Wake Forest's top-ranked accelerated master's programs in Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management.
The Executive Mindset: Communicating and Collaborating Like a Business Leader
This event is for applicants to the Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management programs only. An application is required for attendance. Learn how presence, clarity, and influence set successful business leaders apart. This session highlights the skills youll practice daily in class teams and beyondand how youll emerge with the confidence to lead from day one.
Maya Angelou Garden Party 2026
The Maya Angelou Garden Party is an annual event hosted in Bailey Park to honor Dr. Maya Angelou by celebrating community, storytelling, and art. Hosted by the Wake Downtown Student Ambassadors in partnership with Wake Downtown and ZSR Library each year, this event is free and open to the Wake Forest and broader Winston-Salem community. It includes poetry reading and spoken word performances on display to honor Dr. Angelous literary legacy. Food, music, and lawn games are also part of the celebration. Click here to see photos and content from previous years.
" Next Level Networking: The Art and Science of Connection "
This event is for applicants to the Accountancy, Business Analytics, and Management programs only. An application is required for attendance. Explore how to build genuine relationships that open doors and sustain your professional journey. This session unpacks proven frameworks for authentic networking and introduces you to how Wake Forests close-knit community amplifies those connections.
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!
Professor Bren Varner
Assistant Dean of the Master of Science in Management Program; Senior Lecturer
Alex Peoples
Associate Director, Enrollment Management Recruiting
Caleigh F. McElwee
Associate Director, Market Readiness and Employment
Angela Lynde (Angie)
Senior Associate Director, Experiential Learning
Amy Viola
Associate Director, Graduate Programs Administrative Operations
Nimish Rathkanthiwar
Regional Advisor, India & South Asia Enrollment Management Recruiting
AACSB International
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The School of Business' Accountancy Program attained the supplemental accounting accreditation.


