Program Overview

Charlotte MBA student taking classes in the evening

The Charlotte MBA program offers an outstanding educational experience for aspiring managers and leaders. With a comprehensive course format, distinguished resident faculty and the ability to specialize in a variety of business administration domains, our Charlotte MBA program offers a top-quality graduate education in one of the most dynamic business climates in the United States.

Why get your MBA at UNC Charlotte?

LIMITED TIME: Application Fee Waived for Spring 2025 Enrollment

If you’re applying for the online or on-campus MBA program for one of the following terms, we’re waiving the MBA application fee for Spring 2025 enrollment:

  • Charlotte On-campus MBA Spring 2025 (Full Term) – January-May, 2025
    • Priority Application Submission: October 1
    • Final Application Submission: December 1 

Please note that the application fee will still be required for admissions after Spring 2025.

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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.