The Kenan-Flagler MBA
• The University of North Carolina
Agenda
I.
Commitment to Excellence
II.
Great Environment
III. Cutting-Edge Curriculum
IV. Career Success
V.
Admissions
Commitment to Excellence
Commitment to Excellence
Vision of the Kenan-Flagler MBA Program
Provide outstanding students a
transformational experience and the career
resources necessary to achieve extraordinary
results for the organizations they lead and
positively impact the communities they serve.
Commitment to Excellence
What Sets Us Apart? The Duality of Excellence
Friendly
Collaborative
Principled
Interpersonal
Skills
Smart
Hardworking
Ambitious
Technical
Skills
Commitment to Excellence
• Top faculty
– Accomplished and
renowned for their
research
– Continuously rated at
the top for teaching,
accessibility and
responsiveness
Commitment to Excellence
Core Values
Excellence
Leadership
Integrity
Community
Teamwork
Commitment to Excellence
• Top rankings
– Business Week No. 16
– US News & World Report No. 19
– Forbes No. 15
– Wall Street Journal No. 6
– Financial Times No. 29
• Aggressive goals
Great Environment
Great Environment
• Unique “Carolina culture”
• Ideal location
• Strong community
Great Environment
• State-of-the-art facilities
• UNC
• Research Triangle Park (RTP)
Cutting-edge Curriculum
Cutting-edge Curriculum
“Core” Curriculum
• Flexibility of the curriculum
prepares students for success in
internships and careers
• Allows electives to be taken in the
first year
• Integrative exercise provides a
complete understanding of business
• Leadership exercises throughout the
first and second year allow student
to practice what they learn in the
classroom
Cutting-edge Curriculum
Electives/Concentrations
• Students choose from 8 concentrations
–
Corporate Finance
–
Marketing
–
Entrepreneurship
–
Global Supply Chain Management
–
Investment Management
–
Management Consulting
–
Real Estate
–
Sustainable Enterprise
• Or, students design
their own general management
curriculum
Cutting-edge Curriculum
Leadership Initiative
• Practical approach to leadership
• 4 step cycle of leadership
development
Cutting-edge Curriculum
International Opportunities
• Global Immersion Electives
• Doing Business In
• MBA exchange programs
• “Working Language” Classes
– Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin
• On-campus cultural activities
Career Success
Career Success
• Top recruiters come to campus
• Passionate and loyal alumni network
• Powerful alumni database (over 16,000 alumni)
Salary Statistics*
(Class of 2011)
Mean
Base Salary
$99.650
Signing Bonus
$19,886
*Based only on those students who reported salary information
Career Success
International Student Employment
• International students successful in careers
• Some find U.S. employment, some go back to home
countries
• Approximately one third of recruiting companies are
willing to hire international students for full time
employment in the US ; approximately 40% extended
offers for internships.
Career Success
Career Management Center
• Individual attention, any time
• Functionally-aligned CMC
directors offer direct recruiter
feedback and specialized
knowledge
• Top 10 reputation among
recruiters
• Specialized support for unique
career interests
Career Success
Recruiters Value UNC MBAs
“Their graduates are strong
in leadership, teamwork and
interpersonal skills—traits
that are absolutely essential
in a global economy.”
John C. Hodgson,
Executive Vice President, DuPont
“Their graduates are
exceptionally well-prepared
for the real world.”
Peter Mallinson,
Advisory Director, Goldman Sachs International
“The quality of the faculty, the students,
and the facilities is simply outstanding.”
Fred Smith,
Chairman, CEO and President, FedEx
Career Success
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Admissions
Admissions
Class 2013 Profile
Class Size:
Gender:
Median Age:
Age Range:
Median Years Worked:
Median GMAT:
Citizenship:
No. of countries:
U.S. Minority:
Students with Partners:
290
24% female
28
22-40
4
700 (range 640-750)
32% non-U.S.
23
13%
30%
Admissions
What Are We Looking For?
• Leadership and drive
• Problem-solving /Analytical skills
• Academic ability
• Global/Multicultural aptitude
• Clear Focus: Why the MBA?
• Communication skills / executive presence
• Passion for Kenan-Flagler
Admissions
Fellowships
• All applicants who submit application by January
deadline are automatically considered
• No separate fellowship application required
• School fellowships are merit-based
• Up to 24% of each class is awarded a fellowship
• Dean’s Fellows Program goes beyond fellowship
• Falls Prize is an extra incentive
Contact Us
mba_info@unc.edu
http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/