The way you learn matters just as much as what you learn. That’s why as both a student and aspiring business leader, you should be able to access coursework, attend classes and build connections in ways that drive your professional momentum, not disrupt it.
In the online MBA program from UNC, you’ll be exposed to intuitive instructional formats, new business cultures and communities, and the diverse set of professionals who enrich our Carolina community. And you’ll be able to experience those things without relocating, hindering your progress at work or disrupting your responsibilities at home.
Before beginning classes, you’ll complete a series of orientation courses to get acquainted with our cutting-edge technology and the UNC Kenan-Flagler community.
In-Person Orientation Weekend
As of January 2026, this required* on-campus component of your orientation will set the tone for your MBA journey and beyond. It provides you with the chance to start forming relationships with classmates, faculty and staff—ones that often grow into lifelong friendships, mentorships and professional partnerships.
Online Orientation Course
Conducted through our state-of-the-art virtual campus, this self-paced course contains helpful information about the university, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and the online learning best practices to follow to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.
Synchronous Group Training Session
This 45-minute live, online session takes a deeper dive into the details and functionality of our online campus, providing the information you need to attend, create, host and record your own live sessions.
*As of January 2026, all new students are required to attend an in-person orientation when starting the program and a Summit within their first year. These in-person experiences are part of the online MBA curriculum and are required for graduation.
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Deepen your MBA experience with quarterly, in-person Summits, designed to build strong connections and facilitate intensive learning. Choose from on-campus Summits in Chapel Hill, focusing on leadership and advanced management, or international Summits in global business hubs, designed to cultivate global acumen and expose you to diverse perspectives.
Please note: Unlike many other MBAs, we include Summits and all their associated course packs in your total program cost, providing significant value and a transformative learning opportunity which many students cite as one of the most valuable aspects of their learning experience.
Discover more about the unique Summit experience and explore upcoming locations.
Upon graduation, online students are invited to join classmates and UNC faculty on campus for commencement ceremonies.
Graduation is an exciting opportunity for students from around the world to celebrate their achievements and build on the personal and professional bonds they have formed as they formally join UNC Kenan-Flagler’s expansive alumni community of more than 46,000 graduates.
Our approach to online education is made possible by cutting-edge technology, but it’s powered by people.
In partnership with education, technology and business leaders, we’ve designed a research-based online learning model that allows seasoned business professionals to learn from—not just alongside—other accomplished members of the UNC Kenan-Flagler community. That includes award-winning, on-campus faculty. With years of in-person and online teaching experience, our professors know how to foster meaningful collaboration and ready you for the demands of an evolving business landscape.
Online Learning That Connects
Hosted on Zoom, your weekly live classes bring you face-to-face with professionally diverse professors and peers. You can also use the platform to schedule one-on-one office hours with professors or meetings with classmates.
Discussion Driven by Experience
Because the average student has 10 years of work experience, you can expect informed discussions that link what you’re learning in the classroom to scenarios you’re encountering in the real world.
Immediate Knowledge-Sharing
The online classroom is equipped with live chat, polling and sharing features that make it easy to present and respond to material in real time, simulate business interactions and collaborate in small breakout groups.
A Centralized, One-Click Platform
Our online learning platform gives you a comprehensive view of your program—from upcoming live classes, to new assignments and recent grades—so you have all the information you need to keep making progress and building momentum.
On-the-Go Access
With the ability to access the online learning platform via mobile, tablet or desktop devices, you’ll be able to complete assignments and review asynchronous course materials on your schedule—no matter where your day takes you.
Interactive Learning
Our professors work closely with content developers to transform UNC Kenan-Flagler’s world-class curriculum into highly experiential lectures, assignments and exercises.
Professional Video
Faculty members bring complex concepts to life using innovative visual techniques, such as role play vignettes or hands-on demonstrations.
Guided Lectures
Professors record dynamic lectures—brought to life with graphs, images and videos—that students navigate at their own pace.
Roundtable Discussions
Professors and guest speakers prompt students to answer a specific question about the material and share their answers with classmates.
Learn how an online MBA can help you develop as a leader—before and after graduation.
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