Events
The MBA@UNC staff hosts periodic online and in-person events designed to help prospective students learn more about the program, the online learning platform and the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. Attending any of the events below also qualifies you to have your $150 application fee waived, should you choose to apply.
Take a look at our upcoming schedule of events and a brief outline of what you can expect at each type of event below:
| Date | Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 20 | 7 p.m. PT | Seattle MBA@UNC Meet & Greet | Seattle, WA |
| Thursday, February 28 | 7 p.m. ET | Speak With A Student Series | Online |
Online Information Sessions
During these web-based presentations, our admissions team will cover how MBA@UNC can help you advance your career and achieve your goals by expanding your leadership abilities, business acumen and network of professional contacts around the world. There will also be the chance to discuss the application and admissions process as well as ask any further questions that you may have. All you will need is a computer with internet access and a phone.
In-Person Events
Join MBA@UNC in a city near you to hear about the program from the staff, students, and alumni that make up the local Tar Heel community. At these events, hosted by MBA@UNC program leadership, you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet MBA@UNC staff, students, and alumni
- Connect and network with other aspiring MBA candidates who may become your future classmates
- Learn more about this unique online MBA program
Coffee Chats
If you live on the West Coast and are considering applying to MBA@UNC, we would love to meet you in-person to discuss the program and answer any questions you have. Simply send us your contact information and an Admissions Counselor will reach out to coordinate a time to meet at a coffee house in your area.
The goal of these coffee chats is to provide an opportunity for you, as a prospective MBA@UNC student, to learn more about the program, the application process and our local alumni network.
Speak With a Student Sessions
At our Speak With a Student events, you can learn about MBA@UNC from current students in the program. These online sessions are held on our virtual learning platform and are a great way to experience the online classroom firsthand.
Class Visits
MBA@UNC's collaborative, face-to-face online class structure brings every student to the front of the class to engage with peers and professors on a very personal level. We invite you to experience our unique virtual classroom for yourself by taking part in a live visit to a real MBA@UNC class.
During the visit, you will:
- See firsthand how students interact with peers and faculty using live video-conferencing technology
- Have the opportunity to participate in the classroom discussion as though you were a current student
- Familiarize yourself with typical classroom interactions and all the tools our students use on a daily basis
- Meet MBA students who are juggling full-time jobs, family obligations and an online master's program at the same time
Prior to your class visit, our admissions counselors are available to provide you with a one-on-one walkthrough of the technology used in MBA@UNC's virtual classroom. Seeing firsthand how we utilize technology to maximize your MBA experience will help you to better understand why MBA@UNC is redefining business education.
For more information about class visits or to schedule a one-on-one walkthrough, please contact your admissions counselor, or reach us at 888-986-2622.
