UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MBA Program
Patricia Collins, Assistant Director, Global Programs
300 Kenan Center Drive, McColl Building, Suite 2417, CB # 3490
Chapel Hill, NC 27599, U.S.A.
Phone: 001-919-843-6965 email: patricia_collins@unc.edu
Website external: http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/
UNC main campus: http://www.unc.edu/index.htm
MBA Exchange Website: http://specials.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/inexchange/Pages/default.aspx
 Nomination Deadline for fall exchanges: April 15
 Nomination Deadline for spring exchanges: September 15
 Applications are due May 15, for the fall term and October 15, for the spring term.
Exchange students’ nomination criteria
MBA and Master level students can participate in one or two module exchanges. Students must be foreign nationals and
have not been educated in the US (undergraduate degree from US College). If a US citizen is interested, a special inquiry
must be made prior to the nomination.
Term Dates
One module consists of 7 weeks of classes and exams. Orientation will take place 3-5 days prior to the beginning of classes.
Please note that attendance to the orientation is mandatory.
Fall term 2012
Orientation will be on August 17 and 20 (tentative)
Module I: August 21 – October 13 (including finals)
Module II: October 22 – December 21 (including finals)
Spring term 2013
Orientation will be on January 3 and 4
Module III: January 7 – March 1 (including finals)
Module IV: March 18 – May 4 (including finals)
MBA graduation will take place on May 12, 2013
Class profile and class expectations
Class profile - About 290 MBA students per class (approximately 30 % international); with an average of 5.3 years work
experience; age range 23 – 43 years, 73 % are male and 27 % are female students; 31 % of the students have partners. Class
format - Case studies, team projects, readings, some lectures.
Attendance - Mandatory. If students have more than two unexcused absences, they can receive no higher grade than an ‘L’
in that course.
Participation - Mandatory and factors heavily into the grading scheme.
Grading - Based on class participation, team projects, case analyses, oral reports, business plans, and papers.
Course load - 3 to 4 courses and 4.5 credits per module is the minimum requirement. No more than 5 courses per mod.
Exams - Class projects, case analyses, take-home exams, term papers, and presentations.
Courses
The semester is divided into two modules. A general course overview can be found here: http://www.kenanflagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/Academics/electives.cfm. Course announcements may be available online at the end of June
each year. The average course load per semester is 8 courses, or 12 credits. 1.5 course credit = 21 contact hours.
Current course information can be found on the public course portal, check for MBA electives ONLY: http://public.kenanflagler.unc.edu/courseportal/Default.aspx
Academics
Instructors will explain their grading criteria, other class requirements, and their personal preferences/expectations in terms of
classroom participation, dynamics, etc., on the first day of class or as part of their syllabus. Class participation is a principal
component of all courses in the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Program, although the degree to which it affects individual grades
varies from course to course and by instructor to instructor. As expected, attendance is required and can affect a student's
final grade in that class.
Grades in the MBA Program: H = High Pass; P = Pass; L = Low Pass; F = Fail
Student’s academic performance is evaluated at the end of each module to determine eligibility status. Academic ineligibility
results if a student earns a failing grade (F) in any course, or if a student earns a low pass (L) in 25% or more of their classes
during a given module. Exchange Students are required to meet the same academic eligibility standards. Exchange students,
failing to meet eligibility requirements during their studies at UNC Kenan-Flagler, will have their home institution formally
notified of their academic standing.
Release of Grades: Grade reports will be available online at ‘Connect Carolina’ to all exchange students. Two copies of the
final grade report will be couriered to their corresponding Exchange Coordinator within six to eight weeks of the completion
of the exchange program. If an official transcript is needed, student can request these directly from the UNC Registrar’s
Office.
The Honor Code: It shall be the responsibility of every student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to obey and
support the enforcement of the Honor Code. The Honor Code prohibits lying, cheating, or stealing when these actions
involve academic processes or university, student, or academic personnel acting in an official capacity. The Honor Code and
the Campus Code, embodying the ideals of academic honesty, integrity, and responsible citizenship, govern the performance
of all academic work and student conduct at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Acceptance by a student of
enrollment in the University requires a commitment to the principles embodied in these codes.
Career Management Center (newly designed resources for exchange students)
The Career Management Center (CMC) provides a number of career resources especially designed for our visiting exchange
students:
 Career Orientation Workshop: A dedicated career workshop during exchange student orientation
 Access to the CMC Intranet resources: This includes company research databases, advice on the US job search, and
networking guidance
 Monthly job search discussions: CMC senior staff members will meet with Exchange students in a group setting
once/month to discuss the US job search and field questions
 One-hour resume review from the Business Communication Center.
 Participation in student career clubs, including events and company visits.
The following activities are closed to visiting exchange students:
Access to CMC Connect, the on-campus recruiting system
Participation in campus interviews
Review of or availability to apply for job postings through Kenan-Flagler’s CMC Connect system
Attendance at CMC Networking Forum
Housing
There are ~ 10 rooms available on campus in 1101 Mason Farm Rd. Chapel Hill. These are furnished 2 bedroom apartments
on campus and only a short 10-minute walk from the business school campus. On campus housing application is due before
April 15, for the fall or October1, for the spring. http://housing.unc.edu/residence-halls/1101-mason-farm-road
Students who prefer to live off campus can contact the program manager for assistance in finding the best housing complex.
http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/North-Carolina/Chapel-Hill/
Visa
Exchange Students will apply for an F-1 student visa – check the following link for more information on visa, SEVIS, etc.
http://oisss.unc.edu/students/newstudents/obtaining_visa.html
Buddy system
The IBA and culture buddy program, a student-run organization, will assign buddies to exchange students who select this
option. Buddies will be available on arrival to help ease the process of acclimating to life in the US and throughout the
exchange period. Airport pick-up is also available to exchange students who request this option.
MBA Student Clubs & Organizations
A listing of all clubs and student organizations can be found on the below website. As a special honor, one exchange student
per semester can elect to become an honorary chair with the MBASA - International Business Association and help organize
events throughout the semester. http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/Programs/MBA/studentlife/MBAClubs.cfm
Local websites
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Town of Chapel Hill http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=1
Beaches: http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/highlights/nc-coast-beaches
Mountains: http://www.visitnc.com/journeys/highlights/blue-ridge