Wake Forest MBA Recruiting Guide WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS

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1 Wake Forest MBA Recruiting Guide WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS

2 Ready to contribute. Right away. The Wake Forest University Schools of Business are devoted to a curriculum designed to engage the whole person with constant challenge, support, and opportunity. We believe an essential part of the learning experience is allowing students the ability to practically apply what they learn, as they re learning. Beyond theory and concept, our students are expected to master the interpersonal and technical skills that can only be learned through real-world experience. teamwork Students regularly work and learn in team settings. Teams are composed of students of varying backgrounds, ensuring the ability to work with, and learn from, differing perspectives and points of view. experiential learning Students plan, execute and participate in national competitions. Through multiple speaker series, we give students access to the industry leaders currently shaping the business world. Every student is paired with a mentor who augments the curriculum with tangible experience. hands-on management Students have direct access to leading companies for internships and other programs. MBA students receive real-world experience through our student consultancy program, Wake Forest Business Solutions. Six Sigma projects are completed by students as part of their curriculum. a personal learning environment Because we offer a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, students work directly with faculty who understand the demands of the business world. This close-knit community encourages collaboration and leadership. ranked, recognized, and respected The Full-time MBA program is consistently recognized among the world s best business schools in rankings, including: No. 33 In the nation and No. 59 globally among full-time MBA programs. The Economist (September 2010) Top 50 Among the nation s business schools. U.S. News and World Report (April 2010) No. 24 In the nation for increase in average salary plus average bonus. U.S. News and World Report (April 2010) No. 26 In the nation for placement at three months after graduation. U.S. News and World Report (April 2010) Top 50 Among full-time MBA programs in the U.S. Financial Times (January 2010), The Economist (Fall 2009) No. 32 Global 100 for social and environmental stewardship. Beyond Grey Pinstripes (October 2009) No. 25 Among the nation s top business schools in the recruiters assessment portion. U.S. News and World Report (April 2009) Top 20 Best Value MBA Schools among Full-time MBA programs in the U.S. for veterans using the new GI Bill. Military MBA (December 2009)

3 Welcome to Wake Forest University The Wake Forest MBA program delivers some of the best and brightest graduate candidates for today s workplace. Our premier experiential programs and distinctive opportunities for hands-on learning provide students with the skill set required to hit the ground running within your organization. As such, Wake Forest ranked No. 25 among the nation s top business schools in the recruiters assessment portion of the 2009 U.S. News and World Report rankings guide. The Career Management Center is here to help you. Through our strategic 4Ps career management process, our students are encouraged to define their Passion and Purpose, which will allow them to find their place in society. Once this all-important foundation is established, we then equip our students with the necessary resources and tools to ensure high standards of Preparation and Performance. This process is what distinguishes our students in today s complex and competitive workplace, and allows you to recruit driven and ambitious students who are focused and able to engage with your existing team. We appreciate the support of our corporate partners and alumni across the country that enrich our students professional experiences by hosting club trips to various cities, coaching and mentoring students, and joining in the recruiting process. We believe it is worthwhile for your organization to get involved with our programs, not only as a benefit for our students, but also to bring a Wake Forest MBA graduate with fresh perspectives, strong camaraderie, and a dedicated work ethic into your fold. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to working with you to help solve your corporate talent needs. Sincerely, Steve Reinemund Dean of Business Retired Chairman/CEO PepsiCo

4 MBA Class of Class Size % GMAT Range 660 Median GMAT 20% Female 17% International Students 4 YEARS Average Work Experience CLASS OF 2011 GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION CLASS OF 2009 EMPLOYMENT BY REGION West 6% Midwest 12% Northeast 6% West 0% Midwest 4% Northeast 11% Mid-Atlantic 13% Mid-Atlantic 13% International 15% Southwest 3% South 45% International 9% Southwest 4% South 58% MBA Class of 2009 Full-time Employment Statistics MEAN MEDIAN HIGH Base Salary $88,230 $92,500 $110,000 Signing Bonus $21,625 $20,000 $60,000 EMPLOYMENT BY FUNCTIONAL AREA Consulting/General Management 11% $90,000 $95,000 $100,000 Finance/Accounting 44% $86,581 $92,500 $104,000 Marketing/Sales 20% $91,427 $90,000 $100,000 Operations/Production 16% $87,800 $95,000 $110,000 BASE SALARY BY INDUSTRY Consulting 9% Consumer Product 19% Financial Services 35% Other 7%

5 Curriculum Our curriculum is designed to provide students with the ability to approach and analyze challenges from a wide range of perspectives in order to achieve holistic solutions. Consulting/General Management Health Healthcare Delivery and Support Services (Operations), Healthcare-Related Business and Life Sciences (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) Entrepreneurship Marketing Finance Corporate Finance/Treasury, Financial Analysis, Investment Banking, Security Analysis/Asset Management Operations Management Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management For more details, please visit: business.wfu.edu/ftmba_curriculum Faculty Our business students are taught by some of academia s brightest minds. The faculty possess an understanding of what makes the business world work and what makes it fail. They know because they ve been there. They ve worked for leading companies, followed their own entrepreneurial spirit to start successful businesses, consult regularly, and have seen business in many forms, in many nations. 33% serve on a company board of directors (Including Dean Steve Reinemund, a board member for American Express, ExxonMobil, Marriott, and Walmart) 30% have experience owning their own companies More than 75% have international consulting, teaching, or research experience More than 90% hold a PhD or other doctoral degree For more details, please visit: business.wfu.edu/faculty

6 Career Management Center Our Career Management Center (CMC) works directly with our corporate partners and students on a variety of levels. This dedicated team continues to raise the bar in all areas related to employment and the cultivation of mutually beneficial relationships with industry leaders. The CMC will be your direct liaison as you explore the many resources available to your organization at Wake Forest University. If you want to discuss opportunities to engage Wake Forest University MBA talent, please visit business.wfu.edu/corporatevisitors or contact Mike Crespi, Director of Corporate Relations, at michael.crespi@mba.wfu.edu or recruiting for full-time positions and internships For all information, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, and reviewing resumes, please visit business.wfu.edu/corporatevisitors or contact Lisa Simmons, Assistant Director of Recruiting, at lisa.simmons@mba.wfu.edu or career fairs To participate or for more information, please visit business.wfu.edu/corporatevisitors or contact Lori Sykes, Assistant Director of Corporate Relations, at lori.sykes@mba.wfu.edu or Career Quest Career Fair, October 8, 2010 The Mid-Atlantic Region s largest recurring MBA Career Fair is open to first- and second-year MBAs and alumni. Carolina MBA Connection Career Fair, February 15, 2011 Wake Forest partners with UNC, Duke, and NC State to bring together the top MBA talent in North Carolina. marketing your company Listed below are just a few of the ways to promote your organization and connect with our students. On-campus Interviews and Company Presentations Visit campus to interview students and conduct information sessions using our facilities, with full multimedia support. Corporate and Student Events Introduce student clubs and faculty advisors to key areas of your business through operational visits, immersion weekends, or by lending your expertise to our executive speaker series. Mentor Program Be a trusted advisor for an MBA student. Learn what Wake Forest MBA students are all about while taking an active role in shaping tomorrow s leaders. To participate or for more information, please visit business.wfu.edu/mentor or contact Hansford Johnson, Director of the Executive Partners Mentorship Program, at hansford.johnson@mba.wfu.edu or Wake Forest Business Solutions Work with second-year MBA students as they serve in a consultancy role for a project of your design. Companies submit project proposals; selected firms have access to quality work and the chance to evaluate student performance firsthand. For more information, please visit business.wfu.edu/solutions. Six Sigma Practicum As part of the Six Sigma curriculum, students analyze provided data and offer process improvement solutions for partner organizations. Student Competitions Student competitions provide a variety of ways for your organization to become involved with the Schools of Business. Through events like our premier MBA case competition, the Marketing Summit, or our entrepreneurialfocused Elevator Competition, we welcome the opportunity to build relationships with our corporate partners. For more information, please visit marketingsummitlive.com and elevatorcompetitionlive.com.

7 Passion & Purpose Our Career Management Center s team of dedicated staff assists students in the development of skills that allow them to be both proficient and competitive over the duration of their career. Throughout the two-year program, our students will walk through the 4Ps process, which plans a course of lifelong career development. One-on-one coaching allows students to identify their Passions and Purpose, as well as Preparation strategies and Performance action steps. This process educates students to make informed career decisions and prepares them for a lifetime of professional success. Corporate Connections The Schools of Business work closely with corporate contacts at leading companies from all over the world. Accenture AirTran Altria American Express Apple AT&T Bank of America Bayer BB&T BBDO Blue Cross Blue Shield NC Booz Allen Hamilton Cardinal Health Chick-fil-A CIA Coca-Cola Enterprises Credit Suisse Crossmark Deloitte & Touche DISH Network Dreyer s Grand Ice Cream Duke Energy Emerson Ernst & Young ExxonMobil FedEx First Tennessee GE Consumer Finance Hanesbrands Healthcare Coalition of Texas Heinz ISNetworld Johnson & Johnson Kimberly- Clark Liberty Mutual Marriott Mass Mutual McKesson MeadWestvaco Mercer Consulting Microsoft Morgan Keegan Morgan Stanley Newell Rubbermaid North Highland Novartis Animal Health NVR OshKosh Trucks/McNeilus PepsiCo PepsiCo Foodservice Procter & Gamble Progress Energy Quintiles Reynolds American Samsung Telecommunications ScottMadden SPX State Farm Insurance SunTrust Bank Syngenta Target TEKsystems TIAA-CREF Toys R Us Unilever VF Corporation Volvo Wachovia/Wells Fargo Walmart Whole Foods Wipro and hundreds more...

8 How can the Wake Forest Schools of Business fulfill your talent needs? contact: Mike Crespi, Director of Corporate Relations Lori Sykes, Assistant Director of Corporate Relations Lisa Simmons, Assistant Director of Recruiting business.wfu.edu/corporatevisitors Wake Forest University is accredited by: AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Accredited institutions confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. The Commission can be contacted at , 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA and Inquiries should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution, and not to general admission information.