Wake Forest University School of Business Pathways with Business

PATHWAYS WITH BUSINESS

Amplify Your Major.

Today’s job market is more competitive than ever. That’s why the Wake Forest School of Business offers a diverse array of programs and pathways, with something for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major. Each path is crafted to launch your career trajectory skyward – regardless of your background – serving as a transformative experience that turns your unique blend of skills into a profession.

Whether it’s honing your business acumen, delving into entrepreneurship, or mastering the intricacies of finance, we aim to empower you to navigate whatever path you take with greater confidence and impact.

Join us at the Wake Forest School of Business and embark on a journey where your aspirations become achievements.

What’s the next step?

This brochure offers an overview of the programs available to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from any major who want to use business to amplify their impact. These range from summer immersion programs to our nationally-ranked Master’s programs to specialized graduate career tracks. Dive in and see which one fits your future.

01 Summer Management Program

QUICK FACTS

Open to All Majors

All Credit Hours are Pass/Fail

Classes Run from May 29-July 3

Apply By March 22

CORE TOPICS

Accounting Finance

Marketing

Business Simulation

Managing Info Strategy

EXPLORATION

Business Life Skills

College To Career

Why Business?

Excel Skills Consulting Day

Personal Finance

8 CREDITS

$12,760 TUITION, BOOKS, & FEES

5 WEEKS

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Limited Scholarships AVAILABLE

Kick start your business journey with our Summer Management Program (SMP). It’s an intensive 5-week experience set in Summer Session 1, designed to accelerate your learning and provide a sneak peek into the dynamic world of business. This program is a gateway for aspiring students who are curious about business to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios, hands-on projects, and networking opportunities – setting the stage for future success.

Regardless of your major, interests, or career aspirations, business will touch your life. The Summer Management Program is a great way to learn the fundamentals – and perhaps jump start a new adventure.

Deciding to participate in the SMP was one of the most rewarding choices I have made for my future. My educational experience was enriched through real-life experiences from professors coming from the workforce to teach us or from working on live cases that incorporated all the elements in each of the modules we have learned over the five weeks. SMP should definitely be a program that non-business majors should highly consider participating in so they can still learn the critical principles of business.

Jess Pianko, Class of 2020

02 SportsBIZ Program

QUICK FACTS

Open to All Majors

Delivered Online Synchronously

All Credit Hours are Pass/Fail

Classes Start July 9

Apply By March 22

SPEAKER AFFILIATES

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6 CREDITS

$9,858 TUITION, BOOKS, & FEES

30 SPORTS- BUSINESS SPEAKERS IN 2023

Limited Scholarships AVAILABLE

Curious about the intersection of sports and business? SportsBIZ introduces you to the breadth of career opportunities available in a multi-billion dollar industry. Participate in an intensive online program over 19 class days for those interested in the business of sports – regardless of your major.

Whether your interest lies in sports management, marketing, or analytics, the SportsBIZ Program combines the best of all worlds, offering a unique blend of skills development, real-world experiences, and industry engagement focused on the sports industry.

The content that they have in this program is everything you would possibly use or need or rely on in any sort of role in the executive level in sports. It’s spot on. It’s really cool.

Nick Rend, Managing Director of Gaming & Esports, NASCAR

I absolutely loved SportsBIZ! It was such a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of business and how it is applied to the sports world. Every speaker was so unique and brought a different perspective of the sports industry. I would recommend everyone to take advantage of the amazing opportunities SportsBIZ has to offer.

Nezzie Alexanian, SportsBIZ 2022

03 Master’s Programs

Programs for All Majors – Philosophy, Theater, Chemistry, Economics, and everything in-between

All Graduates Eligible for the MBA Advantage

Strong Experiential Learning

Company Engagement Opportunities

Active Alumni Network

Extend your stay at Wake Forest and jumpstart your career

The Wake Forest University School of Business is world-renowned, and boasts a selection of graduate programs that are nationally and internationally ranked. Most importantly, admission does not require an undergraduate degree in business.

Discover The Double Deac Advantage:

If you obtain your undergraduate degree from Wake Forest, you are eligible for:

Waived application fee & essay questions

(CODE: DEACON)

Priority scholarship consideration

GRE/GMAT waivers available

(FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS)

The School of Business Master’s programs blend a broad variety of cutting-edge approaches into each curriculum. This combines in-depth coursework with experiential learning and real-world case study labs, along with a breadth of engagement opportunities to connect with corporate partners and an active alumni network. In addition, each program infuses analytics in order to develop the skill set needed to shape business decisions with data.

Graduates of the MSM, MSA, and MSBA programs are also eligible for the MBA Advantage, giving them a head start on earning their MBA degree in as few as 12 months. Graduates will receive credit for program courses that are substantially equivalent to Wake Forest MBA coursework when they return. Typically, candidates return to complete their MBA degree within five years of graduating.

Learn more about how the Master’s degrees can be a career-enhancing capstone to your liberal arts and sciences or engineering degree.

Master of Science in Management

Master of Science in Accountancy

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Exclusively for Liberal Arts & Sciences and Engineering Majors

Real-World Case Study Immersion

Individualized Faculty Attention

Personalized Career Coaching

Active Alumni Network

Strong Experiential Learning

Company Engagement Opportunities

Eligible for the MBA Advantage

Master’s Programs

Master of Science in Management

Gain a competitive edge with fundamental business skills

#5 PROGRAM IN USA THE

#2 FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

10 MONTH PROGRAM

CERTIFIED

92% EMPLOYMENT 6 MONTHS AFTER GRADUATION

The Master of Science in Management program transforms broad critical thinkers like yourself into skilled, market-ready business professionals. Its curriculum focuses on core business functions coupled with practical, collaborative, and experiential learning. It is ranked 5th in the nation overall, and 2nd for Career Opportunities by The Economist.

This 10-month, STEM certified/OPT eligible program builds on the skills and knowledge gained in your undergraduate studies, preparing you for a broad range of fields and careers.

The Master of Science in Management program starts in July with a fiveweek summer semester to launch your immersion into the world of business.

The Wake Forest MSM program gives you the tools you need to succeed. This program allowed me to build upon my identity capital.

Sydney Shapiro, Google, Compliance Program Manager

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Open to All Majors

3 Career Track Specializations

Paid Internship Opportunity

Individualized Faculty Attention

Personalized Career Coaching

Active Alumni Network

Strong Experiential Learning Company Engagement Opportunities

Eligible for the MBA Advantage

Master’s Programs

Master of Science in Accountancy

Prepare for a variety of careers in accounting at one of the nation’s top programs

#1

97%

$10,000 to 12,000 PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Do you like to investigate, analyze, and problem solve? Are you a good listener who works well with others? Can you explain complex things simply? Perhaps the Master of Science In Accountancy is a path you should consider. Ranked among the nation’s leading accounting programs, it is characterized by high-caliber students, dedicated faculty, an innovative curriculum and a commitment to thorough preparation. All of these factors play into our graduates’ extremely high CPA Pass Rates and employment stats.

The MSA program offers three distinct tracks that cater to different career interests within the realm of accounting. These include Assurance Services, Tax Consulting, and Financial Markets & Transactions. Each track enables you to focus on your personal ambitions.

The Wake Forest School of Business MSA program also features a cutting-edge focus on analytics, with coursework infused into the core accounting curriculum. Students learn how to combine technical analysis with critical thinking, and gain the skills needed to shape business decisions with data.

I’ve talked to friends who were worried that they needed a background in business or accounting, but that’s not the case. I double-majored in Studio Art and Anthropology at Wake Forest, but was easily able to enroll and excel in the MSA program.

Brianna Casini, CohnReznick LLP, International Tax Senior

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Open to All Majors

Real-World Case Study Immersion

Learn Critical Programming Skills

Individualized Faculty Attention

Personalized Career Coaching

Active Alumni Network

Strong Experiential Learning

Company Engagement Opportunities

Eligible for the MBA Advantage

Master’s Programs

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Advanced quantitative and technical training to empower decisions using data

97% EMPLOYED OR RECEIVED OFFER WITHIN 6 MONTHS CLASS

10 MONTH PROGRAM

Work with Actual Market Data FROM MAJOR

Were you aware that the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that there will be a 35% increase in the demand for data scientists and analysts over the next decade? That makes it the 11th-fastest growing occupation in the country. The Master of Science In Business Analytics program offers an immersive experience in a 10-month curriculum that blends applied statistics, management science, and business domain knowledge to grow leaders who use data to solve the challenges of business.

In addition, the Wake Forest School of Business MSBA program has strong connections to the marketplace and provides our students opportunities to interact with business leaders from top companies around the country. Both on-campus and online programs are available to students who are interested in developing the necessary technical skills and business acumen for driving analytics into action and making a significant impact. Through experiential learning opportunities, students are provided with the hands-on experience they need to excel in this field.

The Wake Forest MSBA program exceeded my expectations. It is an open book for opportunities. It was a launchpad to the rest of my career.

Ayana Ferguson, SAS, Lead Data Scientist

The Wake Forest University School of Business is more than an institution. It is a community committed to your growth and success. Chart a path that uses business to enhance your liberal arts & sciences or engineering degree to help you make a lasting impact on the world.

Chart your path.

PATHWAYS WITH BUSINESS