Master of Business Administration
The Charlotte MBA
UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business continues a 50+ year legacy of serving the region’s dynamic business community and the needs of today’s workforce with our Charlotte MBA programs. You’ll build your leadership skills and network with influential alumni, partners and companies from the region’s major financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies to Charlotte’s small businesses and emerging startups.
The nationally-recognized Charlotte MBA programs are built to support your individual goals, with industry-specific courses and concentrations and flexible on-campus or online options that make it possible to earn your MBA at any stage of your career.
Why get your MBA at UNC Charlotte?
Flexible Scheduling
Two ways to get your MBA
Study at your own time – and in your own place – with our 100% online, asynchronous Charlotte MBA program or choose a traditional, on-campus MBA experience with flexible options for concentrations.
Choose your format, choose your pace, choose your specialization and increase your earning potential in your desired career!
Custom Concentrations
Whether you are just starting out in the business world or contemplating your next step in an established career, the Charlotte MBA aims to meet your individual needs and goals. You can choose from 13 named concentrations, plus a student-structured option that allows for customization of your MBA.
Networking in the Queen City (and beyond)
Leverage our extensive network of alumni and industry partners to explore career opportunities and build valuable professional relationships. UNC Charlotte’s location in the second largest banking hub and 15th largest city in the United States offers unique advantages for networking and career advancement. Connect with influential alumni, partners, and companies, from the region’s major financial institutions and Fortune 500 companies to Charlotte’s small businesses and emerging startups.
The Charlotte MBA is the oldest and largest MBA program in the Charlotte region with more than 4,800 alumni. And more than 60% of Belk College of Business alumni live and work in the Charlotte region, in addition to thousands more around the world.
Return on Investment
The Charlotte MBA offers one of the best debt-to-income ratios among public universities in the Carolinas, and the investment pays for itself within two years due to salary increases.
Our alumni saw an employment rate of 98% and an average salary of $94,973 for graduates in 2020-21. Salary increases have been steady at over $20K since the mid-2000s.
Accreditation
AACSB
UNC Charlotte was the first university in the Charlotte region to earn accreditation by AACSB International, and has now held that distinction for more than 30 years.
AACSB International accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools, worldwide. Institutions that earn this distinction confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in management education.
SACSCOC
UNC Charlotte is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of UNC Charlotte may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte was reaffirmed by SACSCOC for the next ten years. The decision was made at the December 2023 Annual Meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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