Curriculum

Program Objective

The UNC Charlotte MBA program focuses on preparing students for leadership positions in complex organizations, by developing the following skill sets:

• the expertise to lead, influence, and persuade others through effective written and spoken communications;
• the ability to approach complex problems both systematically and imaginatively;
• the confidence to make decisions in the face of imperfect information, competing objectives, and technological change;
• the insight to recognize the ethical dimensions of organizational and individual decisions;
• the sensitivity to recognize that organizational decisions involve teamwork and consensus-building across diverse groups of individuals; and
• the awareness that business represents an inherently multinational enterprise that exists without geographical or cultural boundaries.

Program Structure

Critical thinking and leadership are at the heart of the UNC Charlotte MBA curriculum. Core classes immerse you in critical areas like finance, marketing, management and operations. From a complex spreadsheet to the principles of effective communication, you must first understand the functions of an organization before you can deliver effective strategic management.

After completing the basics, your MBA education becomes a reflection of your professional goals. As you choose your elective courses, think of yourself as a startup: success depends on having a clear idea of where you want to go, and the flexibility and imagination to seize the opportunities along the way. Regardless of whether you decide to pursue a concentration or not, your MBA will be a unique experience.

The UNC Charlotte MBA is a 37-credit-hour program. Courses may be required for students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business.

To maintain the curriculum’s vitality, we re-evaluate our course offerings each year.