- Online MBA
- Admissions
Admissions Overview
We offer four start dates per year (January, April, July and October).
We recommend that you submit your completed application as soon as possible so that you can receive your decision and begin your planning and pre-work as soon as possible.
Please refer to the following deadlines when submitting your application:
Cohort Start | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
---|---|---|
July 2021 | March 22, 2021 | April 19, 2021 |
October 2021 | June 21, 2021 | July 19, 2021 |
Why Apply By the Priority Deadline?
If you apply by the priority deadline for your chosen start date, you will receive several key educational and financial benefits:
- $150 application fee waiver 1
- Priority registration for Orientation
- Early class registration
- Additional time to plan finances
- Online meet and greet for admitted students
Meet Our Students2
Our online MBA students represent countries around the world and all 50 states, bringing professional experience, diverse perspectives and advanced knowledge to the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
28%
Female Graduates
24%
Minority3
30%
Military
10
Average Years of Work Experience
24
Non-US Countries Represented
20%
Graduates with Advanced Degrees
Go beyond the numbers: Read our students’ stories to learn more about their accomplishments.
Get Started with a #1–Ranked 4 Online MBA From UNC Kenan-Flagler
Learn how our online format can help you advance your career
without putting it on hold.
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