Students in UNC Kenan-Flagler’s undergraduate and graduate programs come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We provide this snapshot to give prospective students an idea of the profile of incoming classes. Please note that statistics reported vary by program. BSBA Program Class size 305 Acceptance rate 54% GPA from U.S. schools (median) 3.56 SAT (median) 1345 Male 59% Female 41% Caucasian 57% African American 4% Asian 19% Hispanic/Latino/Latina 13% American Indian/Pacific Islander 2% Other 2% Did not report 2% NC residents 63% U.S. citizens 90% Transfer students 25% MAC Program Class size 113 Acceptance rate 52% GPA from U.S. Schools (median) 3.43 GMAT (median) 641 Age (median) 24 Male 60% Female 40% U.S. minority Read More
Tag Archives: MBA
Making futures brighter
Thanks to the support and generosity of UNC alum John W. Burress III (AB ‘58), UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA students recently had the chance to help make a difference in the lives of young people in Cape Town, South Africa. The project, known as Global STAR – South Africa, was a full partnership between South African Education & Environment Project (SAEP) and UNC Kenan-Flagler to support and empower disadvantaged youth in Cape Town. In addition, it gave MBA students the opportunity to work on real issues facing an organization in an emerging market. “The goal of the project was to develop a strategy for SAEP to increase its efficiency and social return on investment,” says strategy team member Monique Jackson Read More
Student perspective
This summer I had the opportunity to intern for ProLogis, an industrial real estate investment trust, in its D.C. office. In this project-based internship, my objective was to understand the government’s procurement process for industrial real estate and identify where opportunities exist. After thirteen weeks of interviews, industry meetings and research, I presented my recommendations to ProLogis’ Executive Committee in Denver. Following my presentation, I was thrilled to learn that the Committee decided to implement many of my recommendations. I found the project extremely rewarding and relevant, and I enjoyed the internship, the people and the company immensely. Returning to Chapel Hill for my second year, I’m determined to take advantage of the classes, activities and the area. Beyond these Read More
A rich experience
My experience at UNC Kenan-Flagler as a member of the MBA class of 2000 was one of the high points of my life and career. I knew when I started in the program in 1998 that I would receive a world-class business education, and I also knew that I would be surrounded by many accomplished and intelligent people. What I did not know at the time was how much I would come to appreciate the friendships I formed during that two-year period. As I approach my 10-year reunion in October, I can’t help but think back to my orientation week in 1998, particularly the moment when I met the members of my first year study group. Fear and uncertainty were Read More