W A K E F O R E S T U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S MBA for WORKING PROFESSIONALS
for WORKING PROFESSIONALS YOUR CAREER You re ready to make a real difference in the workplace and the world without interrupting your career. The Wake Forest Evening MBA program is one of the best in the nation for working professionals like you.
SURGE AHEAD WITHOUT BREAKING YOUR STRIDE. #20 PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM IN THE US* Our Evening MBA graduates turn their degrees into immediate professional and financial success, advancing within their current organizations or finding new careers with leading companies. #1 PART-TIME MBA PROGRAM in NORTH CAROLINA* * US News & World Report, 2015 Highly ranked for good reason School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation by leading rankings organizations. Wake Forest is among the world s best business schools, with the Evening MBA ranked among the top part-time programs. #8 MBA PROGRAM for WORKING PROFESSIONALS IN THE SOUTH* * Bloomberg Businessweek, 2013 Stats Industry experience ( Class of 2016 ) Financial Services 22% Consumer Products 14% Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare 14% Manufacturing 10% Non-profit 8% Technology 4% Consulting 2% Media/Entertainment 2% Other 24% TOP 20 BEST B-SCHOOLS for NETWORKING Business Insider, 2014 * US News & World Report, 2015
AN MBA THAT WON T INTERRUPT YOUR CAREER The two-year Evening MBA program gives you a strategic, global perspective on business, honing your ability to approach challenges from a wide range of perspectives. Over six semesters, you ll gain a command of finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship and information technology. BUSINESS ED REDEFINED IMMEDIATE APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION CAREER COACHING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT Classes and networking in Farrell Hall, a stateof-the-art, $55 million learning complex Use classroom lessons to accelerate projects and address challenges in your current position A hands-on learning environment with small classes and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio One-to-one career guidance for life, coupled with extensive alumni network connections. Learn not only from faculty but from other managers and leaders in a highly participative program The Evening MBA program attracts students from large and small organizations in the profit and nonprofit sectors. We bring together a class of driven, committed professionals with diverse backgrounds to heighten the learning experience. No particular undergraduate degree is needed to succeed. What our students have in common is a desire to deepen their business knowledge, polish their networking skills and amplify their career trajectories. Our students work hard to advance their careers Classes begin in late August, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program is lockstep: students progress together and graduate as a cohort. Courses are taught by outstanding educators and researchers who have led successful companies, launched entrepreneurial ventures and consulted extensively. The interaction between our exceptional professors and engaged, inspired students is a vital aspect of the Wake Forest culture. SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL 32% 50 FEMALE Charles Iacovou 14% CLASS SIZE UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS** MASTER of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION E VE N I N G CL A SS o f 2 016 PRO FI LE* DEAN OF BUSINESS OUR STUDENTS DON T JUST BRING WORK TO CLASS. THEY BRING CLASS TO WORK. Since joining the faculty in 2001, Dr Iacovou has epitomized the teacher-scholar-professional model and has been instrumental in crafting a new strategic vision for the School of Business. the WAKE FOREST DIFFERENCE: Austin Fadley We are the Wake Forest School FOR Business. We shape performanceready professionals who are driven to achieve results with integrity. Business is rapidly evolving. Today, it s about more than what leaders know in their heads; it s also what they know in their hearts. It s having a foundation built on knowledge and skill but it s also about developing grit and fostering character. The School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation by recruiters who seek top talent and by rankings organizations including U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes and the Financial Times who include Wake Forest among the world s best business schools. Dynamic, team-based classroom environment The Winston-Salem Evening MBA program not only provides students with an extraordinary learning experience at one of the top MBA programs in the country; it also provides a valuable network of talented professionals in a dynamic, teambased classroom environment. - Matthew Phillps Associate Dean for Working Professional Programs University of Maryland BA English Communications, 07 Evening MBA, 14 36 COMPANIES REPRESENTED 7.4 YEARS AVG WORK EXPERIENCE *Class of 2016 (as of September 1, 2014) 3.2 AVG GPA **African American, Native American and Hispanic 568 AVG GMAT during the two years in the Evening MBA program and beyond. They grow their roles in their current companies or land positions at other top organizations. Students receive one-to-one career coaching and mentoring while at Wake Forest and are guided as they assess career options, refine goals and connect with corporate contacts all while developing the negotiating, interviewing and other skills that launch career advancement. Salesforce Integration Consultant, Acumen Solutions (Washington DC) The two-year evening MBA program at Wake Forest was challenging but always engaging. I ve not only gained invaluable information and practical insight into my own career path, but I ve built the confidence to demand more from myself, my supervisors, and my future. Shonna Brackett Southern Illinois University BA Psychology, 99 Evening MBA, 11 Director, Innovation Operations VF Jeanswear (Greensboro, NC) The MBA program for working professionals allowed me the flexibility of earning my degree without losing valuable momentum in my career. The knowledge I gained was put to immediate use to advance my career and secure two promotions prior to graduation.
AN MBA THAT WON T INTERRUPT YOUR CAREER The two-year Evening MBA program gives you a strategic, global perspective on business, honing your ability to approach challenges from a wide range of perspectives. Over six semesters, you ll gain a command of finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship and information technology. BUSINESS ED REDEFINED IMMEDIATE APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION CAREER COACHING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT Classes and networking in Farrell Hall, a stateof-the-art, $55 million learning complex Use classroom lessons to accelerate projects and address challenges in your current position A hands-on learning environment with small classes and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio One-to-one career guidance for life, coupled with extensive alumni network connections. Learn not only from faculty but from other managers and leaders in a highly participative program The Evening MBA program attracts students from large and small organizations in the profit and nonprofit sectors. We bring together a class of driven, committed professionals with diverse backgrounds to heighten the learning experience. No particular undergraduate degree is needed to succeed. What our students have in common is a desire to deepen their business knowledge, polish their networking skills and amplify their career trajectories. Our students work hard to advance their careers Classes begin in late August, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program is lockstep: students progress together and graduate as a cohort. Courses are taught by outstanding educators and researchers who have led successful companies, launched entrepreneurial ventures and consulted extensively. The interaction between our exceptional professors and engaged, inspired students is a vital aspect of the Wake Forest culture. SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL 32% 50 FEMALE Charles Iacovou 14% CLASS SIZE UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS** MASTER of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION E VE N I N G CL A SS o f 2 016 PRO FI LE* DEAN OF BUSINESS OUR STUDENTS DON T JUST BRING WORK TO CLASS. THEY BRING CLASS TO WORK. Since joining the faculty in 2001, Dr Iacovou has epitomized the teacher-scholar-professional model and has been instrumental in crafting a new strategic vision for the School of Business. the WAKE FOREST DIFFERENCE: Austin Fadley We are the Wake Forest School FOR Business. We shape performanceready professionals who are driven to achieve results with integrity. Business is rapidly evolving. Today, it s about more than what leaders know in their heads; it s also what they know in their hearts. It s having a foundation built on knowledge and skill but it s also about developing grit and fostering character. The School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation by recruiters who seek top talent and by rankings organizations including U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes and the Financial Times who include Wake Forest among the world s best business schools. Dynamic, team-based classroom environment The Winston-Salem Evening MBA program not only provides students with an extraordinary learning experience at one of the top MBA programs in the country; it also provides a valuable network of talented professionals in a dynamic, teambased classroom environment. - Matthew Phillips Associate Dean for Working Professional Programs University of Maryland BA English Communications, 07 Evening MBA, 14 36 COMPANIES REPRESENTED 7.4 YEARS AVG WORK EXPERIENCE *Class of 2016 (as of September 1, 2014) 3.2 AVG GPA **African American, Native American and Hispanic 568 AVG GMAT during the two years in the Evening MBA program and beyond. They grow their roles in their current companies or land positions at other top organizations. Students receive one-to-one career coaching and mentoring while at Wake Forest and are guided as they assess career options, refine goals and connect with corporate contacts all while developing the negotiating, interviewing and other skills that launch career advancement. Salesforce Integration Consultant, Acumen Solutions (Washington DC) The two-year evening MBA program at Wake Forest was challenging but always engaging. I ve not only gained invaluable information and practical insight into my own career path, but I ve built the confidence to demand more from myself, my supervisors, and my future. Shonna Brackett Southern Illinois University BA Psychology, 99 Evening MBA, 11 Director, Innovation Operations VF Jeanswear (Greensboro, NC) The MBA program for working professionals allowed me the flexibility of earning my degree without losing valuable momentum in my career. The knowledge I gained was put to immediate use to advance my career and secure two promotions prior to graduation.
AN MBA THAT WON T INTERRUPT YOUR CAREER The two-year Evening MBA program gives you a strategic, global perspective on business, honing your ability to approach challenges from a wide range of perspectives. Over six semesters, you ll gain a command of finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship and information technology. BUSINESS ED REDEFINED IMMEDIATE APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION CAREER COACHING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT Classes and networking in Farrell Hall, a stateof-the-art, $55 million learning complex Use classroom lessons to accelerate projects and address challenges in your current position A hands-on learning environment with small classes and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio One-to-one career guidance for life, coupled with extensive alumni network connections. Learn not only from faculty but from other managers and leaders in a highly participative program The Evening MBA program attracts students from large and small organizations in the profit and nonprofit sectors. We bring together a class of driven, committed professionals with diverse backgrounds to heighten the learning experience. No particular undergraduate degree is needed to succeed. What our students have in common is a desire to deepen their business knowledge, polish their networking skills and amplify their career trajectories. Our students work hard to advance their careers Classes begin in late August, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program is lockstep: students progress together and graduate as a cohort. Courses are taught by outstanding educators and researchers who have led successful companies, launched entrepreneurial ventures and consulted extensively. The interaction between our exceptional professors and engaged, inspired students is a vital aspect of the Wake Forest culture. SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL 32% 50 FEMALE Charles Iacovou 14% CLASS SIZE UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS** MASTER of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION E VE N I N G CL A SS o f 2 016 PRO FI LE* DEAN OF BUSINESS OUR STUDENTS DON T JUST BRING WORK TO CLASS. THEY BRING CLASS TO WORK. Since joining the faculty in 2001, Dr Iacovou has epitomized the teacher-scholar-professional model and has been instrumental in crafting a new strategic vision for the School of Business. the WAKE FOREST DIFFERENCE: Austin Fadley We are the Wake Forest School FOR Business. We shape performanceready professionals who are driven to achieve results with integrity. Business is rapidly evolving. Today, it s about more than what leaders know in their heads; it s also what they know in their hearts. It s having a foundation built on knowledge and skill but it s also about developing grit and fostering character. The School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation by recruiters who seek top talent and by rankings organizations including U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes and the Financial Times who include Wake Forest among the world s best business schools. Dynamic, team-based classroom environment The Winston-Salem Evening MBA program not only provides students with an extraordinary learning experience at one of the top MBA programs in the country; it also provides a valuable network of talented professionals in a dynamic, teambased classroom environment. - Matthew Phillps Associate Dean for Working Professional Programs University of Maryland BA English Communications, 07 Evening MBA, 14 36 COMPANIES REPRESENTED 7.4 YEARS AVG WORK EXPERIENCE *Class of 2016 (as of September 1, 2014) 3.2 AVG GPA **African American, Native American and Hispanic 568 AVG GMAT during the two years in the Evening MBA program and beyond. They grow their roles in their current companies or land positions at other top organizations. Students receive one-to-one career coaching and mentoring while at Wake Forest and are guided as they assess career options, refine goals and connect with corporate contacts all while developing the negotiating, interviewing and other skills that launch career advancement. Salesforce Integration Consultant, Acumen Solutions (Washington DC) The two-year evening MBA program at Wake Forest was challenging but always engaging. I ve not only gained invaluable information and practical insight into my own career path, but I ve built the confidence to demand more from myself, my supervisors, and my future. Shonna Brackett Southern Illinois University BA Psychology, 99 Evening MBA, 11 Director, Innovation Operations VF Jeanswear (Greensboro, NC) The MBA program for working professionals allowed me the flexibility of earning my degree without losing valuable momentum in my career. The knowledge I gained was put to immediate use to advance my career and secure two promotions prior to graduation.
AN MBA THAT WON T INTERRUPT YOUR CAREER The two-year Evening MBA program gives you a strategic, global perspective on business, honing your ability to approach challenges from a wide range of perspectives. Over six semesters, you ll gain a command of finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship and information technology. BUSINESS ED REDEFINED IMMEDIATE APPLICATION INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION CAREER COACHING COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENT Classes and networking in Farrell Hall, a stateof-the-art, $55 million learning complex Use classroom lessons to accelerate projects and address challenges in your current position A hands-on learning environment with small classes and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio One-to-one career guidance for life, coupled with extensive alumni network connections. Learn not only from faculty but from other managers and leaders in a highly participative program The Evening MBA program attracts students from large and small organizations in the profit and nonprofit sectors. We bring together a class of driven, committed professionals with diverse backgrounds to heighten the learning experience. No particular undergraduate degree is needed to succeed. What our students have in common is a desire to deepen their business knowledge, polish their networking skills and amplify their career trajectories. Our students work hard to advance their careers Classes begin in late August, meeting on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The program is lockstep: students progress together and graduate as a cohort. Courses are taught by outstanding educators and researchers who have led successful companies, launched entrepreneurial ventures and consulted extensively. The interaction between our exceptional professors and engaged, inspired students is a vital aspect of the Wake Forest culture. SOAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL 32% 50 FEMALE Charles Iacovou 14% CLASS SIZE UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS** MASTER of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION E VE N I N G CL A SS o f 2 016 PRO FI LE* DEAN OF BUSINESS OUR STUDENTS DON T JUST BRING WORK TO CLASS. THEY BRING CLASS TO WORK. Since joining the faculty in 2001, Dr Iacovou has epitomized the teacher-scholar-professional model and has been instrumental in crafting a new strategic vision for the School of Business. the WAKE FOREST DIFFERENCE: Austin Fadley We are the Wake Forest School FOR Business. We shape performanceready professionals who are driven to achieve results with integrity. Business is rapidly evolving. Today, it s about more than what leaders know in their heads; it s also what they know in their hearts. It s having a foundation built on knowledge and skill but it s also about developing grit and fostering character. The School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation by recruiters who seek top talent and by rankings organizations including U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Economist, Forbes and the Financial Times who include Wake Forest among the world s best business schools. Dynamic, team-based classroom environment The Winston-Salem Evening MBA program not only provides students with an extraordinary learning experience at one of the top MBA programs in the country; it also provides a valuable network of talented professionals in a dynamic, teambased classroom environment. - Matthew Phillps Associate Dean for Working Professional Programs University of Maryland BA English Communications, 07 Evening MBA, 14 36 COMPANIES REPRESENTED 7.4 YEARS AVG WORK EXPERIENCE *Class of 2016 (as of September 1, 2014) 3.2 AVG GPA **African American, Native American and Hispanic 568 AVG GMAT during the two years in the Evening MBA program and beyond. They grow their roles in their current companies or land positions at other top organizations. Students receive one-to-one career coaching and mentoring while at Wake Forest and are guided as they assess career options, refine goals and connect with corporate contacts all while developing the negotiating, interviewing and other skills that launch career advancement. Salesforce Integration Consultant, Acumen Solutions (Washington DC) The two-year evening MBA program at Wake Forest was challenging but always engaging. I ve not only gained invaluable information and practical insight into my own career path, but I ve built the confidence to demand more from myself, my supervisors, and my future. Shonna Brackett Southern Illinois University BA Psychology, 99 Evening MBA, 11 Director, Innovation Operations VF Jeanswear (Greensboro, NC) The MBA program for working professionals allowed me the flexibility of earning my degree without losing valuable momentum in my career. The knowledge I gained was put to immediate use to advance my career and secure two promotions prior to graduation.
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