Questions About Admissions
- What are the requirements for admission?
- Is work experience required?
- Is an undergraduate degree required?
- Do I have to take the GMAT?
- Is an interview required?
- Are there any prerequisite courses?
- What is required in the application?
- Do you accept transfer credits?
- If I begin my studies in MBA@UNC, can I later switch to another UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program?
What are the requirements for admission?
The quality and diversity of MBA@UNC is crucial to providing you with the UNC MBA experience. We look for candidates with strong professional and academic backgrounds who can thrive in UNC Kenan-Flagler’s collaborative, team-based environment.
We require MBA@UNC applicants have a minimum of two years professional work experience. We value advanced degrees, but they are not a substitute for work experience.
Is an undergraduate degree required?
You must have a bachelor’s degree. International candidates must have a college-level education equivalent to an American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree (the same as a first university degree). Generally this is a 4-year degree. There are a number of universities around the world that offer 3-year undergraduate programs. If you received a bachelor’s degree upon completion of one of these 3-year undergraduate programs, you are eligible to apply to our program.
The GMAT is required for MBA@UNC. We accept GMAT scores less than five years old. TOEFL or IELTS or PTE Academic is also required for applicants for whom English is not the native language, with few exceptions.
An interview is required for admission into the program, but not all applicants will be contacted to interview. Interviews will be conducted via video conference, using a basic webcam like the type integrated into most laptop computers.
Are there any prerequisite courses?
Basic business knowledge is required. You will need to understand basic accounting, statistics, finance, and economics principles. You also need to be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
What is required in the application?
The application for MBA@UNC will be available for completion online. In addition to basic information, you’ll be required to submit essays, professional recommendations, all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts and your GMAT and/or TOEFL score. The online application instructions will guide you through this process, and our admissions counselors are available to answer your questions.
Do you accept transfer credits?
All of UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA programs require students to complete the entire program; transfer credits are not accepted.
If I begin my studies in MBA@UNC, can I later switch to another UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program?
We admit a student uniquely into one of our five MBA programs, and the student is expected to complete his or her degree within that program.
We’re glad you’re interested in learning more about the innovative MBA@UNC. Bookmark http://OnlineMBA.unc.edu and check it often. We’ll be posting regular informational updates. You’re also now part of our mailing list, so we’ll keep you informed as we release important announcements like recruiting events and the online application.
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