Graduate Programs Overview Brochure 2017

In one of the nation’s most dynamic business cities, it is well known that top-tier talent can be found at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business. Our Center City Campus is part of a major metropolitan skyline, and within walking distance of seven Fortune 500 companies. For decades, our world-class faculty have partnered with the business community to create a curriculum that supplies in-demand graduates to Charlotte’s thriving businesses. We have more than 29,000 alumni worldwide, 17,000 of whom currently work in Charlotte — making the Belk College of Business the most connected network in a city that Forbes ranked amongst the “Best Places for Business and Careers.”

The Belk College of Business offers nationally-recognized master’s programs including one of the nation’s best part-time MBA programs, a top-ranked Mathematical Finance program, Charlotte’s only M.S. in Management, and competitive programs in accounting, economics and real estate.

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Whether you’re just starting your career or contemplating your next move, the Belk College of Business offers programs designed to meet your ambition, your budget and your pace of life.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

DOCTORATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)

• MBA Plus Certificate

UNC Charlotte is home to the first and only Doctorate in Business

• Real Estate Certificate

Administration in the Carolinas: a three-year professional degree

• Applied Econometrics Certificate

taught in an executive format. Our DBA leads to opportunities in

• Business Analytics Certificate

management consulting, corporate leadership or a professorship

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate

at a business school.

PH.D. IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (FINANCE)

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION • Custom-tailored programs for groups

oriented program covering all business disciplines with in-depth

• Immersive learning experiences for individuals

study in theoretical and empirical aspects of finance. Graduates

• Short-format lecture series for the business community

are qualified for tenure-track professor positions at research and teaching universities and educational institutions.

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The Ph.D. in Business Administration is a full-time research-

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT Add business value to your non-business bachelor’s degree and kick-start your career with the Belk College Master of Science in Management. Our program is the first and only program of its kind in Charlotte and the entire UNC System. In less than one year, this program will enhance your career outlook and increase your value by adding in-demand business skills to your resume. In this highly competitive job market, employers look for candidates who not only have talent and focus, but who also have business savvy.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Only 10.5 months (10 courses) to graduate • No prerequisites or experience needed • Master’s degree at a competitive cost (financial assistance available) • Top-quality education taught by leading business experts

employers, industry connections and more

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• Professional perks: personalized career coaching, customized professional development, face time with

TIM FISCHER ‘12

CHIEF RISK OFFICER, BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

“Earning my MBA at UNC Charlotte equipped me with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in a hypercompetitive business environment. I can’t imagine I would have my current role at this stage in my career without the knowledge and experience of an MBA.”

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE Plug your career into one of the fastest-growing cities in America. Our M.S. in Real Estate (MSRE) provides a networking advantage in one of America’s modern real estate boom towns.

With steadfast support from industry leaders, our program maintains a 100% placement rate, and will train you to manage the complexities of commercial real estate, finance, development and construction. More than a dozen scholarships are available through the support of industry partners and alumni, and graduates report an average starting salary of $83,000.

STUDENT-MANAGED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND UNC Charlotte is one of few universities in the country with a student-managed real estate investment fund that allows students to invest in private and public real estate securities. This allows our students

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1:1 MENTORING WITH REAL ESTATE LEADERS

to gain valuable private equity investment knowledge and real-world experience.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS MSRE graduates are on the fast-track to CPM designation, and the curriculum counts toward

immediately sit for the Broker’s License exam.

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CCIM designation. Our MSRE also replaces the pre-licensing course, allowing graduates to

LIZ WARD ‘14

VP OF MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

“The MSRE program helped me expand and deepen my network here in Charlotte, which has proven to be invaluable. I wouldn’t be in my current role without the connections this program afforded me.”

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Grow your network while growing your net worth with the Belk College MBA. At our Uptown campus, students immerse themselves in the top-ranked MBA program. Each year, our graduates flood the ranks of the Fortune 500. Our rigorous curriculum is designed to meet the needs of both working professionals and full-time students.

The option of a “hybrid� course format gives you the flexibility of learning online, without losing the opportunity to engage, network and collaborate face-to-face with a diverse set of peers and faculty who are industry experts. Further specialize your degree with more than a dozen concentrations including unique options such

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as: Applied Investment Management, Business Analytics, Energy and a studentstructured option. Enhance your global acumen with week-long or semester-long

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study abroad courses.

Candidates with five or more years of professional or military experience may apply for a GMAT or GRE exam waiver.

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BARBORA SILOVSKA ‘16 EXPERIENCED TAX ASSOCIATE, PwC

“As a MACC student, I was able to land interviews with three of the Big Four, two national firms and one regional. Such success was unimaginable when looking for a position with my bachelor’s degree. As a direct result of on-campus recruiting, I secured my dream position at PwC.”

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL FINANCE Data and the people who understand it are more valuable now than ever. So, check out our numbers.

The M.S. in Mathematical Finance is an interdisciplinary program that unites finance and mathematics, deepening students’ understanding of financial modeling to identify, measure and manage risk.

Our rigorous curriculum will prepare you for a high-powered financial career in investment banking, financial modeling, software development, risk management and portfolio management.

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DUAL INTERNATIONAL DEGREES Earn two degrees on two continents with UNC Charlotte and the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC) in Milan. Students study for one year at each university and earn both an M.S. in Mathematical Finance with a Risk Management concentration from UNC Charlotte and a Laurea Magistrale (LM) in Banking and Finance from UCSC.

Undergraduate students obtaining their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte may gain early acceptance and take courses to apply to both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This accelerates the completion of both while paying undergraduate tuition.

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HAN ZHANG ‘04

MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF RISK ANALYTICS, WELLS FARGO

“The quantitative skills I gained in the program have given me a competitive advantage in my career in the financial sector.”

MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Charlotte’s businesses count on our graduates. Our Master of Accountancy (MACC) program has an active recruiting pipeline to the Big Four accounting firms, top regional and local firms, major corporations and financial institutions.

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In fact, most of our MACC students secure a job before they graduate. This is more than just number crunching and networking. Our program is a community of faculty, students, peers and colleagues who are mutually invested in each other’s success. All the opportunities for your career advancement are in place: a close relationship with the accounting community, an engaged advisory board, a substantial alumni network and in-person recruitment opportunities. Study full time and graduate in just 12 months, or enroll part time to graduate in two years.

PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS Choose from four concentrations: Professional Accounting for students with non-accounting backgrounds, Financial Accounting/Auditing or Tax for accounting

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undergraduates and an individualized concentration to meet your personal or

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professional goals.

ANIKA KHAN ‘96

SENIOR ECONOMIST, WELLS FARGO SECURITIES

“As a senior-level economist, I use the skills I learned in the program to help our clients look beyond basic data.”

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS UNC Charlotte M.S. in Economics graduates are in high demand. We have a reputation for our students being recruited to Fortune 500 firms, Ph.D. programs and policy-oriented government jobs. Our program combines economic analysis with advanced quantitative methods that will prepare you for analytical and management positions. Choose from four different concentrations: Quantitative Methods, Applied Economic Analysis, Financial Management and Quantitative Financial Economics. The program can be completed full time or part time in 12 - 30 months.

DUAL INTERNATIONAL DEGREE Give your resume a global pedigree with an M.S. in Economics from UNC Charlotte and an M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School. Spend one academic year in each location, and build your network on two continents.

EARLY ENTRY PROGRAM Undergraduate students obtaining their bachelor’s degree at UNC Charlotte may gain early admission and take courses to apply to both their graduate and undergraduate degrees. This accelerates the completion of both while paying undergraduate tuition.

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80% P L AC E MENT RAT E at graduation

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$31K

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