Charlotte MBA Programs WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Charlotte MBA Programs WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS charlotte, NC

Find your fire The Wake Forest University School of Business offers nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate business programs in an environment that encourages you to develop globally relevant business skills and find your passion. As part of a major liberal arts university, we seek to prepare you to excel in the technology-driven, global marketplace, but we also want you to find your calling, a place in society you can call your own. Small classes, teamwork, an ethical and entrepreneurial spirit and our closely connected community of students, faculty and alumni will help you acquire the insight and technical knowledge to discover that calling and build a meaningful career. Located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte The Wake Forest University Charlotte Center is in Uptown Charlotte at 200 North College Street. The center is in close proximity to some of Charlotte s most influential companies and organizations, attracting talented professionals to an urban campus within the core business district in Charlotte. 200 N. College Street Suite 150, Charlotte, NC

The Wake Forest Difference We strive to shape leaders focused not only on traditional success, but also on fulfilling their passions. A complete business education extends beyond technical proficiency by emphasizing the importance of ethics and purpose, interpersonal skills, and a global mindset. To learn more about our core values, visit business.wfu.edu/philosophies. Redefining business education Bloomberg BusinessWeek named us one of a handful of American business schools that have tapped corporate executives as deans in the past five years. While attending the School of Business, you will interact with Dean of Business Steve Reinemund, board member of American Express, ExxonMobil, Marriott and Walmart. Reinemund provides global insight to students, sharing war stories of his journey from U.S. Marine to Chairman/ CEO of PepsiCo. His business acumen and our rigorous academic curriculum promise to broaden your learning experience. Committed to the greater good We strive to embody the spirit of Pro Humanitate, our University motto, meaning for humanity We offer opportunities to contribute on a global scale through our outreach initiatives in Nicaragua and other countries An intimate learning environment Join a highly selective incoming class of approximately 55 Working Professional MBA students Benefit from a student-faculty ratio of 10:1 Improve communication skills through interaction with experienced faculty and other business leaders Megan Paul (MBA 12) Head of Consumer Risk Strategy, BMO Harris Bank Steve Reinemund Dean of Business, Retired Chairman/CEO, PepsiCo Diversity of thought Prepare yourself to address workplace challenges and sensitivities by learning in an environment that reflects diversity in the marketplace Profit from partnerships with organizations that promote diversity such as the Forté Foundation and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) Experience through practical application Put your knowledge into practice in the workplace immediately, bringing challenges to the classroom for discussion Learn from guest speakers through the Broyhill Executive Lecture Series and other events. Past speakers include: Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, GE; Walter Robb, Co-CEO of Whole Foods Market; Mike Duke, President and CEO, Walmart; best-selling author, Ken Blanchard; and Ursula Burns, Chairman and CEO, Xerox. Interact with Charlotte Business Leaders featured at our campus events: John Silvia, PhD, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Wells Fargo; John Allison, CEO and President, Cato Institute, former CEO of BB&T; Tom Ondrof, Chief Strategy Officer, former CFO of Compass Group. Benefit from partnerships with corporate groups such as the CFO Alliance and the Family Business Center Alex Espinoza (MBA 12) Operations Training Instructor, Duke Energy Our faculty 90% hold a PhD or other doctoral degree 83% engage in business consulting activities 75% have international consulting, teaching or research experience 28% serve on a board of directors 25% have experience owning companies 59% have been published in one of the top 40 academic or practitioner journals The quality of the faculty, the name recognition and the nationally-ranked program coupled with the professional experience of my classmates made Wake Forest my only choice. Some of academia s brightest minds teach in our part-time MBA programs the same professors who teach in our program for full-time MBA students. Their ability to share their knowledge to help students reach their full potential is unmatched. Our faculty have worked for leading companies, started successful businesses, consulted regularly and have seen business in many forms, in many nations. With a student-faculty ratio of 10:1, the interaction between exceptional professors and bright, enthusiastic students is a critical part of the culture at Wake Forest. The concept of balancing teaching and research is embraced and acknowledged as an essential dynamic of an intellectually rigorous community. part-time MBA program in North Carolina Top 10% of ranked part-time MBA programs in the nation 2 The Wake Forest MBA is global. It s recognized and respected all over the world, not just in Charlotte. Ranked. Recognized. Respected. 3

Jordan Tippett (MBA 14) National Account Manager, Husqvarna Career Management The Career Management Center (CMC) at the Charlotte campus provides individualized career and life planning strategies, including one-on-one guidance for current students and alumni. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to assess career options, refine goals, and sharpen interviewing and negotiation skills, and will walk you through the 4 Ps Passion, Purpose, Preparation, Performance that helps plan a course of ongoing career development. The Wake Forest MBA delivers a strong alumni community as well as career management services for life and an unparalleled professional network. The 4Ps process covers: Passion Identify your passion, including your interests, skills, work motivators, values and mission statement; Purpose Determine your career path by researching all of your options, deciding on occupation, position, industry, company and geographic location; Preparation Prepare marketing tools and action steps for executing a focused, directed and connected job search in order to gain successful employment in a job or internship; and Performance Develop additional competencies for effective and professional branding results Opportunities & Events One-on-one career coaching Access to career development interactive web site Professional networking with more than 8,000 Wake Forest alumni within Charlotte Finance and International clubs Career events that include consulting, finance, IT, healthcare, entrepreneurship and global career strategies I ve traveled internationally for work and pleasure, but chose India for my international study trip because I saw it as a country I might otherwise never visit. Because of Wake Forest s connections, access, brand reputation and experience in India, we saw the country in ways completely unique to the program, and unlike any business trip or vacation. By day, we ventured the country, meeting face to face with executives of major multinational corporations, learning about their local and global strategies and operations. Connections like this are usually unthinkable! We also explored village-based artisan businesses, whose profits would be used to improve the local community these were truly eye-opening visits. By night and on off days, we explored hidden gems throughout the country that were inaccessible to the average tourist, helping us develop a deeper appreciation of the culture and community and providing some great memories, too! I m extremely appreciative of the 2012 Wake Forest MBA visit to India; it was by far the highlight of my MBA career. ~ Ian Hennessy MBA 12 International Study Programs are a fun, educational, and enriching way to explore the intersection between business and culture around the world. This year, the Wake Forest University School of Business offers programs in China/Japan, India, and Latin America. Trips are taken either during spring break (Latin America), or in early May (China/Japan, India). The trips include company visits, meetings with business and government leaders, tours of significant cultural and historical sites, and some shared meals and entertainment. International programs help students understand how business is conducted in different parts of the world, and how various cultures have dealt with common business challenges, often in ways that are unique to a culture. Katie Clarke (MBA 13) Senior Consultant, Pactera 4 Wake Forest provides personal attention with exceptional faculty and a quality team experience, all in a top-ranked program with a superior support network. 5

Programs at a glance Class profile MBA Programs for Working Professionals* EVENING SATURDAY Companies represented among recent classes of our MBA Programs for Working Professionals include: Degree earned Program length Format Coursework Faculty International component Lifelong learning 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. The lockstep curriculum emphasizes broad-based management, while integrating the full spectrum of functional areas finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, information technology to deepen your knowledge Two years (six semesters); classes begin in August Classes meet two nights a week, 6 9pm MBA Fixed curriculum with electives Wake Forest University School of Business Two years (six semesters); classes begin in January Classes meet 37 Saturdays a year, 8am 5pm Optional two-week international study tour for an additional fee Alumni may enroll in graduate business elective courses for a reduced rate on a space-available basis of all disciplines. Electives are offered on a variety of topics to hone your interests and further define your career path. The Wake Forest MBA programs for working professionals are cohort programs all members of an entering class will graduate together at the conclusion of each two-year program. Accenture AkzoNobel Alternative Health Clinic American National Red Cross American Tire Distributors BASF Bank of America / Merrill Lynch Blackbaud Bristol-Myers Squibb Brown and Caldwell Cardinal Health Carolina Beverage Group Carroll Financial Associates Charlotte Collegiate Football Charlotte Pain Associates Choate Construction Citco Fund Services ClickFox Cognizant Technology Solutions Colfax Fluid Handling Corning The Country Vintner DHMRI Daimler Trucks North America Danaher (Pelton & Crane) Driven Brands Duke Energy EasyDraft First Citizens Bank GE Capital Gantt Huberman Architects Grant Thornton HRP Associates Hanes Industries Harris Teeter Husqvarna Infosys Ingersoll Rand InVue Security Products IOMAX USA JGB Investments KFORCE Professional Staffing KPMG Kraft Foods Latis Imports Lending Tree Microban Mid Carolina Cardiology Miller Coors Murata Machinery USA Myers Park Presbyterian Church National Iranian Oil Company Newell Rubbermaid The Norman Group Novant Health Novo Nordisk OCAB Community Action Agency Partnership for Art at the Core of Education Piedmont Medical Center Queen City Audio Video & Appliances RSI Home Products Red Ventures Renfro Corporation Resource Plus Retail Solutions SABIC Polymershapes SC Johnson & Son SPX Scott Safety Scottrade The Shaw Group SouthTech Orthopedics The Steritech Group Thomson Reuters TIAA-CREF TITAN Technology Partners Tower Street Capital Management Trilogy Trading LLC United States Marine Corps US Bank United States Air Force Wake Forest University School of Medicine Walgreens Pharmacy Wells Fargo Advisors Whirlpool Corporation York County Economic Development Office EVENING 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR Personal & Team Development Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods Financial Management II Ethical Decision Making Information Technology Management Macroeconomics SATURDAY 1ST YEAR 2ND YEAR SAMPLE ELECTIVES Leadership & Behavior in Organizations Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods I Information Technology Management Operations Management Business Law Managerial Accounting Leadership & Behavior in Organizations Managerial Economics International Business Business Law Global Strategic Management Financial Management I Marketing Management I Operations Management Elective or International Study + Two electives Brand Management, Project Management, Negotiations, Advanced Financial Management, Entrepreneurship Managerial Accounting Managerial Economics Quantitative Methods II Leading Change Macroeconomics: Markets, Models & Policy + Two electives Financial Management I Marketing Management I Perspectives on Global Business Global Strategic Management + One elective Combined Functions Represented Finance / Accounting 30% Marketing / Sales / Public Relations 20% Operations / Purchasing / Engineering 19% General Management 12% Management Information Systems (MIS) 10% Consulting / Strategic Planning 5% Real Estate 3% Human Resources 1% Industries Represented Financial Services 29% Consumer Products 12% Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Health Care Products 10% Manufacturing 10% Technology 8% Consulting 7% Nonprofit 6% Government 3% Petroleum / Energy 3% Real Estate 2% Other 11% 55 Average Class Size 3.2 Average GPA 92 Companies Represented 607 Average GMAT 30% Female SAMPLE ELECTIVES Marketing Research, Project Management, Negotiations, Advanced Finance, Healthcare, Entrepreneurship * Data reflects combined currently enrolled Charlotte classes 6 For more details on classes and electives offered, please visit UptownMBA.com 7

Admissions Admissions decisions are made once all application components have been received and your file is complete. Completed online application, including résumé and essay $100 application fee Official transcript Two recommendations* Official GMAT or GRE score** Official TOEFL or PTE score (if applicable) On-campus interview (required) The School of Business welcomes applicants who have demonstrated academic achievement, professional experience and community involvement. We look for driven and motivated candidates who work well in teams and *Recommendations should be completed by an immediate manager (preferred) and/or former manager, customer or colleague who can assess your professional skills. Faculty members are not recommended. **For exceptionally well-qualified students with strong undergraduate academic records and substantial work experience, we will occasionally make exceptions to this requirement on an individual basis. Application Components Tuition and Fees* 2013 2014: $35,670 *US dollars Note: 2014 2015 tuition and fees have not been determined Scholarships We offer a limited number of meritbased scholarships that are awarded on a competitive basis. Scholarship decisions are made in conjunction with admissions decisions. Scholarships range in value and are determined by the overall quality of the application and its components. Applications that are completed by the scholarship deadline will be automatically considered for a scholarship award; no separate application is required for scholarship consideration. To determine what constitutes a complete application, please refer to the application components. whose values parallel those of the Wake Forest University School of Business. To meet eligibility requirements for the MBA Program for Working Professionals, candidates must have graduated with a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution and have a minimum of three years full-time professional work experience prior to the program start date. (Exception: The work requirement is waived for PhD/MBA candidates.) Scholarship deadline April 1 Scholarships may be awarded after this date as funds are available Final application deadline June 1 Applications will be considered after this date on a space-available basis Program begins Key Dates: Evening Late August Scholarship deadline September 1 Scholarships may be awarded after this date as funds are available Final application deadline November 1 Applications will be considered after this date on a space-available basis Program begins Key Dates: Saturday Mid January Nia McDonald (MBA 13) ASSISTANT PLANNER, BELK In the Wake Forest MBA program I am surrounded by professionals who are not just intelligent and confident, but are also incredible people interested in ensuring that we all succeed together. Alumni Spotlight As many of my peers weigh the pros and cons of going back to graduate school, I can t say loudly enough pursue your MBA from Wake Forest University! Deciding to complete a graduate level program while working full time is undoubtedly a hard decision to make, but the benefits of building a network with and learning from some of the brightest minds in business made the decision worthwhile for me. For detailed admissions and financial aid information and for a schedule of admissions events please call 888.WAKE MBA or visit UptownMBA.com Getting my MBA from WFU is by far one of the best things I have ever done. Georgine Jeffries MBA 12 Market Analyst, BASF Corp. 8

WFUSB0313 Charlotte MBA Programs 200 N. College St., Suite 150 Charlotte, NC 28202 p 888.925.3622 uptownmba@wfu.edu UptownMBA.com 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 bachelor s, master s and doctoral degrees. The Commission can be contacted at 404.679.4501, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 and through sacscoc.org. Inquiries should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution, and not to general admission information.