Military MBA

Contact Information:
Kenan-Flagler Business School
Office of MBA Admissions
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Campus Box 3490, McColl Building
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490
Phone: 919-962-3236
Fax: 919-962-0898
Email: mba_info@unc.edu
Website: www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu

MBA Degree Programs:

Full-time MBA Program

Accreditations(s):
AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

Admission Requirements:
UNC Kenan-Flagler seeks MBA candidates who leadership and organizational abilities, communication skills, motivation and analytical skills indicate strong potential for success in business. We recommend a minimum of two years of full-time work experience. There are no prerequisite courses for applying, though students are expected to have a working knowledge of Financial Accounting, Statistics, Microeconomics and Calculus prior to enrolling.

Application contents:

Online application at mba.unc.edu/apply
Resume
Essays
Two recommendations from workplace superiors
Official transcript for each university attended
GMAT or GRE score
Interview by invitation
USD $140 application fee (nonrefundable). The application fee is waived for U.S. military veterans.

Tuition:
Annual tuition for the academic year 2009-2010

North Carolina Resident - $23,456
Nonresident - $43,980

Military Tuition Benefit:
A member of the armed services, the North Carolina National Guard or a military dependent that does not qualify as a North Carolina resident-for-tuition-purposes may still be eligible to pay a reduced tuition rate if they meet the eligibility requirements for the Military Tuition Benefit (N.C. General Statute Section 116-143.3). Note that the Benefit only determines the amount of tuition. Applicants must still qualify for admission.

The Military Tuition Benefit application form can be requested at any UNC-CH admissions office. The completed application form, along with all required affidavits (see below), must be received by the admissions office before the first day of classes of your first term of enrollment. This is an absolute deadline, and it cannot be waived. When a student qualifies for the Benefit, he or she will receive it for the remainder of the academic year (Fall Term through Second Summer Session). Once qualified, the student must renew eligibility each year for the Benefit by filing a new application and affidavits before the first day of classes of each Fall term.

To be eligible for the Military Tuition Benefit as a member of the armed services, one must:

Be a member of the US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, North Carolina National Guard, or a member of a reserve component of one of these services
Be on active duty, be stationed on permanent status in NC

Members of reserve components are not eligible for the Benefit unless they have been called up for active duty, except North Carolina National Guard members on reserve status.

Before submitting to the admissions office a completed Military Tuition Benefit application, the applicant must attach from an appropriate military authority an affidavit attesting to his/her duty status, PCS orders, and location (a copy of his/her military orders will not satisfy this requirement). "Appropriate military authorities" include commanding officers, payroll office administrators, base education officers, and similar authorities. The applicant cannot sign the affidavit.

Description of learning environment for students:
The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA degree program features highly coordinated, flexible classes with a global perspective. The MBA degree program requires 63.0 credit hours. There is heavy emphasis on the case-study method and small group activities.

In the first year, students complete all required core classes and also begin taking elective courses that better prepare them for a summer internship. Core classes are taught in small sections of about 70 students. Every year, 20% of the electives courses are new. This practice ensures that emerging topics in business and faculty research are quickly reflected in the curriculum.

Students can tailor their education to support a chosen career or industry. UNC Kenan-Flagler offers eight career and enrichment concentrations. Students may choose one concentration or combine two concentrations specific to their needs. Students are not required to concentrate. They can design their own courses of general management study by choosing from a wide variety of electives.

For students who choose to concentrate, UNC Kenan-Flagler offers the following Concentrations:

Corporate Finance
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Global Supply Chain Management
Investment Management
Management Consulting
Real Estate
Sustainable Enterprise

Leadership curriculum:
The Leadership Initiative is a unique advantage for UNC students. This leadership program is designed to teach the skills recruiters cite as critical to success as a leader. It prepares students for the increasing leadership responsibilities they will own as their careers advance. UNC Kenan-Flagler provides a wide range of leadership activities that students can customize to support their individual career goals. With lots of real-world practice, backed by frequent individual feedback and coaching, UNC MBA students develop strengths of character and performance that shape who they are as leaders and their ability to perform.

Faculty:
The thought leadership of UNC-Kenan Flagler professors is recognized in academic circles and makes an impact on the practice of business.

UNC Kenan-Flagler professors are immersed in the challenges of the business world through their research and teaching. They engage with executives when teaching in our MBA for Executives and Executive Development Programs, and consult with organizations around the globe. Their background is firmly rooted in academic excellence, coming to us from the world’s top universities, and professional experience. About 40 percent have corporate experience, and 10-15 percent serve on company boards and have owned their own businesses.

Our faculty’s global perspective stems from their research, their engagement in the world and their roots. They come to UNC Kenan-Flagler from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Greece, India, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam.

UNC Kenan-Flagler professors bring their experiences and research to the classroom to contribute to learning. Their unparalleled dedication to our students sets the tone for the collegial environment and ensures that we graduate future leaders who are prepared to deliver results for their organizations.