Belk College of Business Graduate Programs

BELK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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CHARLOTTE BY THE NUMBERS

#2 #9 10 42 %

Charlotte is the 2nd-largest banking hub in the U.S.

Charlotte-based companies on the Fortune 500 list (2023)

Best city to live in for young professionals (USNWR, 2023)

Growth in Business and Financial Operations jobs since 2010 (CRBA, 2023)

It’s no coincidence that the city of Charlotte and UNC Charlotte are inextricably tied together. UNC Charlotte continues to fuel the growth of the region as a research partner, addressing major business challenges and developing top-tier talent through its academic programs.

Today, more than 60% of #BusinessNiner alumni live and work in the Charlotte region in addition to thousands more around the world.

BELK COLLEGE GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Accountancy

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Science in Economics

Master of Science in Management

Master of Science in Mathematical Finance

Master of Science in Real Estate

Doctorate in Business Administration

Ph.D. in Business Administration

Executive Education

Graduate Certificates

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MACC)

The Master of Accountancy at UNC Charlotte prepares students to pass the CPA Exam and secure employment in the in-demand accounting field in today’s data-centric marketplace.

• Updated curriculum, including a new analytics component, designed to complement the CPA Exam

• Graduates employed at the Big Four + national and regional accounting firms and corporations

• Build relationships with renowned faculty and industry experts

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The MACC program isn’t a staunch, boring program about accounting. My colleagues and professors have made it a worthwhile program that boasts of growth, togetherness and building relationships. ”

FAST FACTS

97% post-graduation employment rate

CPA Exam passing rate exceeds national average

Top 25% of U.S. programs (TFE Times)

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BREW ’23 Tax consultant, Deloitte

THE CHARLOTTE MBA

You’ll gain valuable business expertise and access to large professional networks with our nationally-ranked Charlotte MBA program, graduating with the skills, resources and connections to make the most of your career in the top state for business (CNBC, 2023).

• Industry-based concentrations for a customizable curriculum, including a student-structured option

• Flexible programming with part-time and full-time options in both on-campus and online formats

• Tier One Global MBA ranking from CEO Magazine (2023)

FAST FACTS

Best debt-to-earnings ratio among public universities in the Carolinas

#1 Part-time MBA among NC-based public universities (USNWR, 2023)

$22K+ average salary increase

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I chose UNC Charlotte’s online MBA program because of the flexibility to take classes on my own time while also working full time. Going to class is as simple as connecting to Wi-Fi and turning on my computer!

JADE HANAFIN ’24 Supply Chain Project Manager, Mann+Hummel

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

Our Master of Science in Economics program combines economic analysis with advanced quantitative methods that will prepare you for analytical and management positions or to continue your education with a Ph.D.

• In-demand econometric modeling skills for data analysis

• International dual degree opportunities

• Flexible and customizable curriculum

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ETHAN NORMAN ’15 ECON, ’17 MSECON Operations Development Sr. Analyst, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

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The Belk College of Business and M.S. in Economics provided me with a foundation on which to build my professional career and allowed me to establish a fruitful network of peers, professors and advocates that has transcended long past graduation. ”

FAST FACTS

$33K average salary increase (2022)

STEM designated for 36 months of OPT

$89K+ average base salary

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT

Our ideal candidates are non-business majors who want to enhance their current bachelor’s degree with business acumen and are interested in shifting into the business sector.

• 10.5 months to a degree

• Full-time, cohort program

• Intensive professional development to prepare students for the job market

• Build networking skills with alumni + business professionals

FAST FACTS

87% post-graduation placement rate

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20+ non-business majors represented

45+% diverse student population

I chose to pursue the M.S. in Management degree in order to diversify my education. This degree includes career and professional development seminars that help guide you through the career search process. ”

LAUREN SHIFFLETT ’23 Residence Coordinator, UNC Wilmington

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL FINANCE

Connect your quantitative skills to the world of finance from a program developed in collaboration with industry leaders. Learn skills in data analytics, fintech, and computational methods to ensure your success in today’s fast-paced financial arena.

• Interdisciplinary program with department of Mathematics and Statistics

• Experiential learning including the Student-Managed Investment Fund, competitions and boot camps

• Earn two degrees on two continents with UNC Charlotte and the Università Cattolica del Sacra Cuore in Milan, Italy

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SHARAT VYAS ’22

Senior Application Developer, Genesis Global

“ The knowledge I acquired in the MAFI program will help me in building high-performance capital markets-centric software for Genesis Global’s various clients. ”

#10 program in the U.S. (TFE Times, 2023)

STEM designated for 36 months of OPT

$84K+ average starting salary

FAST FACTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE

Our M.S. in Real Estate (MSRE) is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to analyze, evaluate and execute complex real estate investment and development transactions in one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

• Full- or part-time flexibility

• Curriculum counts towards CCIM, CPM, MAI and broker designations

• Experiential learning including Student Managed Real Estate Investment Fund, competitions and seminar series

• Options for dual degrees with the Charlotte MBA

FAST FACTS

96% post-graduation placement rate

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ALYSON CRAIG ’13 Director, Charlotte Planning, Design & Development

1:1 mentoring with industry leaders

55% of students receive scholarships

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The MSRE program provides a pipeline of talent for the Charlotte real estate community. Graduates are well-educated in real estate fundamentals and have created critical community connections. ”

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Earn a valuable academic credential with the Belk College of Business graduate certificates. Our certificates can be applied to a master’s degree at a later date or can be standalone skill builders.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS

DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) dba.charlotte.edu

It’s more than a bullet point on a resume, it’s a lifetime achievement. Our 3-year, executive DBA is broad in scope, cutting across business disciplines to address applied problems facing executives in the workplace.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

• Business Analytics Certificate

• MBA PLUS Certificate

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate

PH.D. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE) phd-business.charlotte.edu

A full-time research-oriented program covering all business disciplines with in-depth study in theoretical and empirical aspects of finance. Graduates are qualified for tenure-track professor positions at research and teaching universities and educational institutions.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

• Applied Econometrics Certificate

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE

• Real Estate Certificate

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION exed.charlotte.edu

We partner with companies to develop custom solutions that are targeted to specific strategic business objectives and talent management needs. Our programming draws from academic research and theory, grounded in industry-based expertise, designed to impact results.

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