As you consider earning your Kenan-Flager online MBA, you’re probably thinking about your return on investment (ROI). Some factors you may be considering are:
Fortunately, the answers to these questions do more than just guide your decision—they set this online MBA apart as the ideal choice for ambitious professionals seeking success in their current field or pivoting to a new career.
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Our state-of-the-art online platform makes it possible for working professionals to balance personal and professional development with their career.
Most students continue working while in the program, meaning they don’t forgo career progression or income. And with no gap in their employment history or any relocation expenses, students can often repay any financial aid sooner and see a faster return on their tuition expenses.
“When I heard they had an online program, I didn’t even think twice about the fact that it was online… For me, as someone who works full time, who has a lot going on and a lot of things on my mind, just cutting out the transportation aspect was huge. It was a big timesaver. I didn’t know how much time that I was going to have to study and prepare, so the fact that the recordings are available 24/7 also seemed like a huge convenience—and it certainly has been.”
While classes are hosted online, the connections and professional relationships you’ll build are often cited as the most valuable parts of the program. Through face-to-face learning and an interactive structure designed for collaboration, you’ll form meaningful relationships while becoming part of both the UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School alumni networks.
The UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni community includes more than 46,000 accomplished professionals worldwide. Nearly 2,000 earned their degrees online and all alumni continue to benefit from professional resources and a powerful network that supports lifelong connection, collaboration and career growth.
Here’s what former students have to say:
“It was a seamless transition getting to know people. I met some fellow students at the New York immersion when I had just enrolled, and the networking is very effective. There is a large national presence, particularly in New York City where I reside, and the real estate networking is strong.”
“I found that I’ve met more people than I probably would have in person. If you sit on one side of the classroom in person, you might never talk to someone on the other side. I’ve found that I’ve made some incredible connections, and some of my closest friends are now [Online MBA] classmates around the country.”
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All data is self-reported by alumni of both the on-campus and online graduate and undergraduate business programs from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The data was collected and calculated in October 2024.
Learn how an online MBA from Kenan-Flagler can prepare you to advance your career, as it has for thousands of professionals around the world.
Every aspect of the online MBA program—from intimate learning environments and an interactive teaching model, to both professional networking opportunities and an expansive curriculum—sets you up for tangible, long-term success.
Intimate, Discussion-Based Classes
Our courses promote student-centered learning, immediate feedback and genuine engagement.
During your live sessions, you’ll tackle real-world business problems in collaboration with classmates and professors who bring a wealth of diverse perspectives and experiences to the table.
A Team-Based Teaching Model
As a student, you’ll have access to faculty attention around the clock, wherever you’re located.
Our faculty members—who are experts in their respective fields—don’t just lead classes; they offer one-on-one virtual office hours so you can get personal guidance outside of class.
Six Concentrations and 30+ Electives
Reach electives after just three quarters and begin shaping your MBA around your goals.
Choose from six concentrations—Data Analytics and Decision Making, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management and Leadership, Marketing, and Strategy and Consulting. Or design your own path by selecting from 30+ real-world-focused electives, building a curriculum that aligns with your ambitions and the career you want to pursue.
Lifelong Career and Leadership Services
As a member of both the UNC alumni network and UNC Kenan-Flagler alumni network, you’ll benefit from lifelong personalized career coaching and development resources. These include regional alumni chapters, professional groups and the ability to both take future courses across the Kenan-Flagler MBA portfolio (for a nominal fee) and the chance to earn companion credential (like the Leadership Academy Certificate) alongside your MBA.
Our students and alumni work in leadership positions at some of the most influential
companies in the world, including:
Amazon.com Inc. | Apple Inc. | Bank of America Corporation | BASF Corporation | The Coca-Cola Company | Deloitte | Exxon Mobil Corporation | General Electric | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | Google LLC | The Home Depot Inc. | Johnson & Johnson | Lockheed Martin | The National Football League | PepsiCo Inc. | PricewaterhouseCoopers | Procter & Gamble Co. | The Walt Disney Company | Wells Fargo & Company
As you weigh your options, consider connecting with one of our Enrollment Specialists.
Your dedicated specialist can give you a detailed look inside the student experience, support you throughout the admissions process and help you determine whether UNC’s online MBA program is the right fit for your future.
