BELK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS GRADUATE PROGRAMS
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CHARLOTTE BY THE NUMBERS
#2 # 910
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)
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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
macc.charlotte.edu
EKUA BREW ’23 Tax consultant, Deloitte “ 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
CPA Exam passing rate exceeds national average 97% post-graduation employment rate
Top 25% of U.S. programs (TFE Times)
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)
Best debt-to-earnings ratio among public universities in the Carolinas mba.charlotte.edu
#1 Part-time MBA among NC-based public universities (USNWR, 2023)
$22K+ average salary increase
JADE HANAFIN ’24
Supply Chain Project Manager, Mann+Hummel
“ 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!
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
msecon.charlotte.edu
ETHAN NORMAN ’15 ECON, ’17 MSECON Operations Development Sr. Analyst, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. “ 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
20+ non-business majors represented
45+% diverse student population
management.charlotte.edu
LAUREN SHIFFLETT ’23
Residence Coordinator, UNC Wilmington
“ 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. ”
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
SHARAT VYAS ’22
Senior Application Developer, Genesis Global
mathfinance.charlotte.edu FAST FACTS
“ 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. ”
STEM designated for 36 months of OPT #10 program in the U.S. (TFE Times, 2023)
$84K+ average starting salary
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
ALYSON CRAIG ’13 Director, Charlotte Planning, Design & Development “ 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.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
• Business Analytics Certificate
• MBA PLUS Certificate
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS
• Applied Econometrics Certificate
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE
• Real Estate Certificate
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.
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.
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.
Ready to get started? Apply today.
Belk College of Business Graduate Programs
Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City 320 E. 9th Street Charlotte, NC 28202
belkcollege.info/graduate-programs