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All your life, people have been saying, “you can be anything you want to be.” That’s great, but maybe it’s also a little overwhelming.

When you can be anything, where do you start?

You need a plan, and a place, that provide you with the space to explore your options and the structure to help you succeed.

Welcome to that place.

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the belk college UNC Charlotte students have the best of both worlds: They get to live and take classes on a beautiful university campus, with one of the most exciting cities in the U.S. in their backyards.

At the Belk College of Business, we hope every student will take advantage of all that Charlotte has to offer: sports, culture, entertainment, great weather – and, of course, thousands of businesses looking for talented young professionals to hire for internships and jobs.

The Belk College has been developing strong relationships with the Charlotte business community for decades. As a student, you’ll not only tap into a rich network of professors and fellow students, you can connect with alumni and business partners all over the region – and beyond.

Your future could be closer than you think.

The Belk College of Business is fully accredited by AACSB International, the premier worldwide accrediting agency for business and accounting education.

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your potential

At UNC Charlotte, you won’t find a “business major.”

Instead, you’ll find majors in a wide variety of business disciplines that give you the option to discover what you’re good at.

Whether you like working with numbers or concepts, are drawn to technology or people, see the big picture or the smallest detail, there’s a Belk College major that’s perfect for you.

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accounting economics finance international business management Management Information Systems marketing operations and supply chain management

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accounting

ACCOUNTING Accounting is the information backbone of any business and is critical for the successful management of any organization. Accounting data is used by managers to measure financial performance, control operations and provide financial reports to the investment community. All functional areas in a business (such as marketing, production, human resources, finance and information technology) use accounting information in their daily operations.

You might enjoy accounting if you like logic and order; you take a step-by-step approach to problem solving; you analyze your options before making decisions; you did well in algebra or statistics; you’re detail-oriented; you enjoy teamwork.

Accounting classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Financial accounting

• Beta Alpha Psi honor society for

• Accounting information systems • Managerial cost accounting • Auditing • Income tax

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accounting students • Active internship program and job placement resources • Industry funded scholarships

CAREER PATHS Internal Auditor | Tax Professional | Controller | Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | IRS Agent

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economics economics does not teach you specific answers to a given question, but rather how

economics

Economics is the study of choices. Unlike many other disciplines, studying to approach the question, and reasonable and rational methods for obtaining the answer. If you like to question the status quo, economics may be for you.

You might enjoy economics if you have excellent math skills; you can work “in the gray;” you did well in calculus or statistics; you like using logic and reasoning; you enjoy finding connections among ideas; you can see the big picture; you rely on research and data to make decisions; you’re always asking “what if.”

I chose to major in Economics because of all of the career options available to me. My professors really care about my academic success and have helped me to connect to the business community here in Charlotte.

BRANDON IVORY

Economics classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Game theory

• Graduate school preparation

• Business and economic forecasting

• Study abroad opportunities

• Energy and environmental economics

• Omicron Delta Epsilon - international

• Law and economics

economics honor society

• Public policy and industrial organization

In addition to the Economics major, the Belk College also offers a minor in Economics.

CAREER PATHS Economist | Forecaster | Labor Relations Analyst | Data Analyst | Statistician

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finance

FINANCE As the saying goes, “money makes the world go round.” The Finance major can prepare you for a career in banking, of course, but can also lead to careers in industries as varied as healthcare, energy and retail. As a Finance major, you will learn how businesses develop financial plans, how they acquire and allocate their resources, and how the legal environment affects decision-making. Finance is an area that allows rapid progression in a wide range of careers. In fact, many CEOs have a finance background.

You might enjoy finance if you did well in algebra and statistics; you’re a whiz at Excel; you like to set long-term goals; you’re analytical by nature; people call you a problem solver; you’re able to set and keep a budget; you’re detail oriented; you can work well under pressure; you like negotiating and working with people.

I chose UNC Charlotte because of Charlotte’s importance in the world of business and finance. UNC Charlotte provides not only an outstanding business school, but also limitless opportunities for professional networking and career experience in the city.

JEREMY DENNIS

Finance classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Corporate finance

• Financial Management

• Investments • International financial management

• Active internship program

• Financial markets and institutions

• Student Managed Investment

• Commercial bank management

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Association

Fund - see page 17

CAREER PATHS Broker/Trader | Private Equity Investment Analyst | Mutual Fund Manager | Financial/Credit Analyst Controller | Consumer Credit/Loan Officer

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finance

Concentration in

Risk Management and Insurance

The Belk College offers a concentration in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) as an option in the Finance major. As a RMI student, you will learn how to model, finance, and develop strategies for managing the risks and uncertainty faced by individuals, organizations, and society.

RMI classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Property and

• Annual study tour to London

casualty insurance • Employee benefits • Life insurance and professional financial planning

• Select industry-sponsored merit scholarships • Gamma Iota Sigma - risk management, insurance and actuarial science organization • Active internship and career placement program

CAREER PATHS Risk Analyst | Claims Representative | Underwriter | Employee Benefits Manager | Financial Planner Insurance Agent/Broker

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international business

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Successful businesses and managers need to adapt quickly in today’s dynamic global business environment. They may be affected by market opportunities, increasing foreign competition, demand for raw materials, labor costs and government regulations.

The International Business major will not only teach you how to compete in the global marketplace, it will prepare you for a career in our increasingly interdependent world.

You may enjoy international business if you love languages; you’re interested in different cultures; you have cultural sensitivity; you work well with others; you’re a skilled negotiator; you like working in or leading teams; you’re able to communicate difficult ideas to others.

I took two international business courses in Greece during the summer. My experience abroad was incredible! The courses gave me unique exposure to European business practices, and I gained a deeper understanding of global cultures.

KATEY MISHLER

International Business

Student Opportunities:

classes include:

• Study Abroad – see page 20

• International business economics

• Extensive internship opportunities

• International financial management • Global marketing management • International management

with global companies • NC World Trade Association student organization

The International Business major requires foreign language proficiency and a study abroad experience.

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CAREER PATHS International Account Executive | International Trade Specialist | Global Brand Manager | Importer/ Exporter | Government Relations Manager

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management major, you will learn to understand how individuals, teams and systems work together in an organization. This knowledge will prepare you to be a leader in any industry, whether

management

Effective management is the cornerstone of success in any business. As a Management

you’re managing a team, a large department or even your own business.

You might enjoy management if you’re a decision maker; you have leadership skills; you enjoy working in teams; you have strong communication skills; you’re task-oriented; you think on your feet; you’re flexible; you’re self-motivated; you consider yourself a responsible person; you’re relationship oriented.

Nothing makes me more proud than to have Belk College alumni tell me that they are using what they learned in my class in their current career.

Dr. Gary Kohut Professor of Management

Management classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Entrepreneurship

• Extensive network of guest lecturers

• Human resource management

• Society for Human Resource

• Managerial communications • Managerial ethics

Management (SHRM) student chapter • Young Entrepreneurs Association

• Managerial leadership

CAREER PATHS Human Resources Specialist | Benefits Manager | Recruiter | Sales Manager | Food Service Manager Retail Manager

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management information systemS Good decisions are made based on sound data and information. Most businesses use Management Information Systems (MIS) to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, monitor quality, manage inventory, work with suppliers and coordinate projects. Management professionals depend on information systems to collect and analyze data to make decisions.

You might enjoy management information systems if you’re computer savvy; you’re a problem solver by nature and you’re always thinking of better ways to do things; you enjoy web design and computer software; you’re the resident expert for anything technical; you have strong communications skills; you’re an organized person.

Through our continued partnership with UNC Charlotte, Bank of America is able to provide students with relevant, real-world work experience in the financial services industry, while benefiting from the creativity and technical savvy of these future leaders.

Steve Davidson ‘98 Global Risk Technology Business Support Executive Bank of America

Management Information Systems

Student Opportunities

classes include:

• Applied Technology Program

• Business data communications and information security

(in partnership with Bank of America)- see page 17

• Business applications development

• Association of Information Systems

• Data and information management

• MIS majors may take elective

• Business analytics

courses in the College of

• Quality assurance and management

Computing and Informatics

In addition to the Management Information Systems major, the Belk College also offers a minor in Management Information Systems.

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CAREER PATHS Database Administrator | Project Manager | Systems Consultant | Information Systems Manager Business Analyst

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marketing such as product innovation, branding, consumer strategy, consumer analytics, advertising, promotion and sales management. Through effective marketing,

marketing

Marketing is a dynamic and creative field that combines a variety of activities

companies can stay “ahead of the curve” to anticipate market changes and respond to customer needs. The Marketing major will prepare you to be successful in any kind of business or organization.

You might enjoy marketing if you’re people oriented; you’re self-motivated; you enjoy being creative; you’re a critical thinker; people compliment you on your organizational skills; you’re a trend setter; you relate well to others and help them see the “heart” of the matter.

As a student in the Belk College, I was able to realize the dream of starting my own business. With the help of faculty who served as mentors, various leadership and networking opportunities and my internship experiences, I have successfully launched a natural hair care products company.

Ashleigh Thornton

Marketing classes include:

Student Opportunities:

• Creativity and innovation in marketing

• Numerous internship opportunities

• Branding and product strategy

• Hands-on marketing projects with

• Internet marketing and analytics • Sports marketing

area businesses • American Marketing Association

• Retail and logistics management

CAREER PATHS Account Executive | Media Buyer | Brand Manager | Marketing Researcher | Sales Representative

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operations and supply chain management Efficient operations and satisfied customers are prerequisites for business survival.

Companies understand that, and are interested in hiring people who will help them achieve their strategic goals. The focus of the Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) major is on the development and management of supply chains for the efficient and effective flow of goods. As an OCSM major, you will develop skills in areas such as quality assurance, process design, logistics and transportation planning and project management.

You might enjoy operations and supply chain management if inefficiency drives you crazy; you think on your feet; you map out every step of your to-do list; you’re a strong communicator; you’re organized; you’re known for your attention to detail.

Operations and Supply Chain

Student Opportunities:

Management classes include:

• Company tours and site visits

• Decision modeling and analysis

• Professional development and

• Supply chain management

networking through membership in

• Quality assurance and management

Institute of Supply Management

• Business analytics • Management of service and project operations In addition to the Operations and Supply Chain Management major, the Belk College also offers a minor in Operations and Supply Chain Management.

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CAREER PATHS Supply Chain Manager | Operations and Logistics Analyst | Purchasing and Materials Manager Project Manager | Customer Operations Manager

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SPECIAL ACADEMIC programs UNC Charlotte and Bank of America have partnered to offer this unique 17-month “learn-work-hire� program. The ATP provides real-world experiences in the financial services industry to high achieving undergraduate students studying business and technology. Students begin the program in the spring semester of their junior year, and continue with a full-time paid summer internship. During their senior year, students work part-time for Bank of America while completing their studies. Most ATP participants have been offered a full-time position upon graduation. For more information, visit belkcollege.uncc.edu/atp.

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Applied Technology Program (ATP)

Business Honors Program (BHP) The BHP is a challenging four-year plan of study for motivated students with excellent academic performance. BHP students participate in stimulating coursework, leadership activities, team-building exercises and community service projects designed to enhance marketability after graduation. For more information, visit bhp.uncc.edu.

Business Learning Community (BLC) The BLC is a one-year program fostering academic success among a diverse group of students who may feel challenged by the transition from high school to college.

BLC students live together on campus, enroll in common courses, and participate in business-related extracurricular and career-development activities. Through the BLC, students have the opportunity to work closely with their peers, faculty and staff to create the ultimate college experience. To learn more, visit blc.uncc.edu.

Entrepreneurship Certificate The Belk College offers a Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship for any undergraduate student from any major who is interested in learning the principles of entrepreneurship. Students will integrate business concepts, tools and techniques with their primary field of study, leading to a wide variety of career options post-graduation. For more information, visit belkcollege.uncc.edu/ entrepreneurship.

Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) An innovative experiential learning program, the SMIF provides students with a real-time application of their studies in finance. Students learn portfolio analysis and investment management by buying and selling real stocks and funds, made possible by a grant from the UNC Charlotte Foundation. To learn more, visit belkcollege.uncc.edu/smif.

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Lots of people earn diplomas, but the ones who really stand out do more than just go to class.

They join clubs and organizations, study abroad and have amazing internship experiences.

Luckily, you can do all those things as a student in the Belk College of Business.

Through our wide array of opportunities beyond the classroom, you can begin to discover your full potential.

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internships and study abroad Developing skills outside the classroom is just as important as the lessons learned inside. Through UNC Charlotte’s internship and study abroad programs, you will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience.

I would encourage all Belk College students to take advantage of as many leadership opportunities as they can. I landed an internship at Google because of my leadership experiences. That internship led to a job offer after graduation, and I know my Belk College degree has prepared me for a successful career.

FABIAN ELLIOTT

UNC Charlotte’s extensive internship opportunities are designed to help you apply what you’re learning in the classroom while learning more about potential career opportunities. Whether you’re helping a small business create a marketing plan, learning the ropes at a major corporation, or developing outreach programs for a local non-profit, an internship is a great addition to your resume. Many of our students are offered their first job from their internship employer.

Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can change your life and expand your global perspective. Students at UNC Charlotte can study all over the world and take advantage of spring break, semester and summer programs. No matter what your goals are, there is a study abroad experience that’s perfect for you.

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student organizations Clubs and organizations are not only an easy way for you to get involved on campus and make new friends, but to develop your leadership skills as well. Serving as a committee chair or holding an officer’s position are great resume boosters.

The Belk College is pleased to support the following organizations: Alpha Kappa Psi - Professional business fraternity American Marketing Association - Student chapter of the national professional organization Association of Information Systems - Organization for students interested in pursuing careers in information systems Beta Alpha Psi - Honorary student organization for Accounting majors Beta Gamma Sigma - Honor society for AACSB-accredited business programs Enactus - A global, non-profit organization that promotes leadership, teamwork and communication skills through free enterprise Financial Management Association - Student organization that promotes networking opportunities for students to interact with business professionals Gamma Iota Sigma - Honor society for risk management and insurance (RMI) students North Carolina World Trade Association (NCWTA) - UNC Charlotte chapter providing first-hand knowledge about careers in international business Omicron Delta Epsilon - Honor society for Economics students Pi Sigma Epsilon - Professional fraternity for sales, marketing, and management Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) - UNC Charlotte chapter for students interested in the field of human resources Young Entrepreneurs Association (YEA) - Promotes entrepreneurship and networking opportunities for students

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STUDENT CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT You need more than good grades to land a great job in business. You need professional polish to sell your skills in the marketplace. The Belk College’s Student Center for Professional Development (SCPD) can help you develop your “personal brand” to showcase your unique talents for future employers. You can attend workshops on topics like professional business attire, networking, or email etiquette to brush up on your business expertise. You can get help finding an internship to explore potential careers and expand your resume. Or, if you don’t really know what career you want to pursue, our Professional Success Coaches can provide individualized career coaching designed to reveal your interests and hidden strengths. From freshman orientation to graduation day, the SCPD can be a great resource for your future success.

academic advising Even though UNC Charlotte is a large university, you don’t have to feel lost in the crowd. Academic advisors do more than just help you register for classes.

They can help you choose a major based on your interests, abilities and career goals. They can help you find support to ensure your academic success, including referrals to the Writing Resources Center, the University Center for Academic Excellence, tutoring or other university and college programs. They’re also a great first stop if you have questions or concerns and don’t know who to ask.

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resources Admissions

Financial Aid

Admissions for undergraduate students is managed at the university level, through the UNC Charlotte Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Visit admissions.uncc.edu for information on admission requirements, deadlines, tours and student life.

Financial aid at UNC Charlotte consists of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment.

All financial aid for incoming freshmen and transfer students is managed at the university level. Information is available through Undergraduate Admissions or on the Office of Student Financial Aid website, finaid.uncc.edu.

The Belk College has representatives at every “Explore UNC Charlotte� open house for prospective students, to meet with students who want to learn more about business programs at UNC Charlotte.

Belk College of Business UNC Charlotte Friday Building 9201 University City Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28223

belkcollege.uncc.edu