Build the leadership, analytical, and strategic skills employers value most with a 45-credit-hour, AACSB-accredited UNCG MBA from UNC Greensboro’s Bryan School of Business and Economics.
Thinking about earning your MBA? Download our MBA Factsheet to learn about program formats, concentrations, costs, admissions requirements, career outcomes, and the support available to help you succeed.
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45 Credit Hours | Online + On Campus (Evening) | 9 Concentrations | No GMAT or GRE
Why the UNCG MBA?
Build Broad Business Expertise
The UNCG MBA combines academic excellence with practical business experience to prepare professionals for leadership roles across industries.
Study in the Format That Works for You
Choose between online or on campus courses.
Put Your MBA Knowledge to Work
Gain skills employers value and position yourself for leadership opportunities.
Grow Beyond the Classroom
Build your network, strengthen your leadership skills, and advance your career.
Recognized for impact.
UNCG MBA Rankings and Accreditation
Choose an MBA recognized nationally for its quality and student experience, from an AACSB-accredited business school.
#1
On-Campus MBA in NC: Greatest Resources for Minority Students
Princeton Review, 2025
Top 50
Online MBA Programs in the U.S.
Princeton Review, 2027
Top 1% of Business Schools Worldwide
Accredited in both business and accounting
Experience that transforms.
You’ll build real-world skills through rigorous academics, hands-on projects, and a supportive community that challenges and inspires you.
Rigorous Curriculum
Build a strong foundation in strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Experiential Learning
Apply what you learn through MBA capstone consulting projects, case competitions, and immersive experiences.
Powerful Network
Join a supportive network of peers, alumni, and faculty invested in your success.
FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN
Choose the MBA Format That Fits Your Life
Whether you prefer the flexibility of online learning or the connection of the classroom, the UNCG MBA gives you options for balancing graduate study with your career and other commitments.
SAME MBA. TWO WAYS TO EARN IT.
Both formats lead to the UNCG MBA and provide access to the same Bryan School faculty, career support, concentrations, and opportunities to customize your degree.
ON CAMPUS + ONLINE OPTIONS
Meet in person one evening per week, from 6:30–9:20 p.m., with the flexibility to incorporate online courses into your schedule.
Best for students who want:
Face-to-face interaction with faculty and classmates
A consistent evening class schedule
Access to both on-campus and online courses
An in-person learning experience while continuing to work
ONLINE
Complete your coursework entirely online through asynchronous classes designed to give you greater control over when and where you study.
Best for students who want:
Maximum scheduling flexibility
No required weekly class meeting time
The ability to study from anywhere
A format designed to fit around work and other commitments
The UNCG MBA Program Structure
Build a strong foundation in core business disciplines while tailoring your MBA to your professional goals. The 45-credit curriculum combines essential business knowledge with the flexibility to shape your studies around the skills and expertise that matter most to your career.
The UNCG MBA can be completed in as little as 21 months. Average time to completion for part-time students is 2.5 years.
45
Total Credit Hours
30
Core + Integrative Credit Hours
9
Electives Credit Hours
3
Capstone Credit Hours
3
Basecamp + Internship Credit Hours
Career Ready
Designed to Move Your Career Forward
Build leadership, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills while expanding your professional network and preparing for opportunities across industries and functions.
Career Support Includes:
Personalized career coaching
Resume and LinkedIn reviews
Interview preparation
Employer and alumni networking
Career Impact
Where UNCG MBA Graduates Have Been Hired
From Fortune 500 companies to growing regional employers, Bryan MBA graduates are making an impact across industries.
UNCG MBA graduates have advanced into roles including CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President, Global Procurement Manager, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager, Portfolio Analyst, Credit Analyst, and Policy Officer.
Career Outcomes
Bryan MBA graduates see strong career outcomes across every stage of their careers. Early Career Professionals report an average salary of $70,305, while Experienced Career Professionals earn an average of $98,104. Over the past five years, 91% of Early Career Professionals and 96% of Experienced Career Professionals were employed with 6 months of graduation.
$98k
Average salary Experienced Professionals (2024/2025)
96%
5-year average employment rate Experienced Professionals (2021-2025)
$70k
Average Salary Early Career Professionals (2024/2025)
91%
5-year average employment rate. Early Career Professionals (2021-2025)
Understanding Our MBA Outcomes Employment rates reflect five-year averages for each MBA track, while average salaries reflect reported outcomes from the most recent complete reporting year.
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Build Your Foundation
Core MBA Curriculum
Build a strong foundation across the essential areas of business while developing the leadership, analytical and strategic skills to put that knowledge into practice. The 45-credit UNCG MBA combines a rigorous business core with opportunities to customize your degree through electives and concentrations, culminating in a hands-on MBA capstone consulting course.
Required Core Courses
MBA 716 — Leadership Develop the skills to lead people, teams and organizations effectively.
MBA 701 — Quantitative Analysis Apply quantitative methods to business decisions and problem-solving.
MBA 702 — Financial and Managerial Accounting Use financial information to evaluate performance and support strategic decisions.
MBA 703 — Managerial Economics Apply economic principles to business strategy and decision-making.
Integrative Courses
MBA 706 — Marketing Management Develop market-driven strategies for creating and delivering customer value.
MBA 707 — Financial Management Build the financial knowledge needed to evaluate investments, risk and business performance.
MBA 708 — Operations for Competitive Advantage Learn how organizations design and manage operations to create competitive advantage.
MBA 712 — Strategic Management Bring together business disciplines to evaluate opportunities and develop organizational strategy
MBA 714 — Business Analytics Use data and analytical methods to support better business decisions.
MBA 717 — Innovation Explore how organizations identify opportunities, develop new ideas and bring them to market.
MBA 741 — Capstone Consulting Course Put your MBA experience to work by tackling a real-world business challenge through applied consulting.
Students also complete MBA 750 — Negotiations for Management or BUS 615 — Global Business.
Early Career Professional students complete MBA 742 — Organizational Internship to gain additional applied experience. The internship is waived for students in the Experienced Professional track.
Every MBA student completes at least 9 credit hours of electives, giving you the flexibility to shape your degree around your interests and career goals.
Choose from electives covering topics such as international business, leadership, human resources, sustainability, and emerging technology.
Choose from the following business courses:
BUS-616 — International Business Negotiations
BUS-617 — International Strategy
BUS-622 — Cross-Cultural Management
BUS-624 — Global Workforce Performance Management
BUS-625 — Training and Development of Human Resources
BUS-626 — Sustainable Organizational Development
BUS-627 — Global Human Resource Management
BUS-629 — AI and Digital Transformation of Global Business
BUS-695 — Special Topics in International Business
Choose from the following information systems courses:
ISM-645 — Principles of Predictive Analytics
ISM-646 — Visualizing Data to Design Strategy
ISM-647 — Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications for Business
ISM-663 — Deep Learning Applications for Business
ISM-664 — Generative AI for Business
ISM-665 — Principles of Cyber Security
ISM-666 — Blockchains and Cryptography
ISM-667 — Global Cyber Threat Analysis
ISM-670 — IT Driven Disruptive Innovation Management
ISM-671 — Organizing Data for Analytics
ISM/ENT-672 — App Design and Programming
ISM-673 — Designing Secure Computer and IoT Networks for Business
ISM-677 — Information Systems Management
ISM-678 — Project Management for Dynamic Environments
Choose from the following MBA courses:
MBA-720 — Investments
MBA-721 — Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
MBA-724 — Financial Institutions
MBA-730 — Marketing Research
MBA-731 — Brand Management
MBA-732 — Consumer Behavior
MBA-733 — International Marketing Management
MBA-734 — Digital Marketing Analysis
MBA-744 — Real Estate Development
MBA-760 — Generative AI: Principles and Practice
Choose from the following supply chain management courses:
SCM-650 — Principles of Supply Chain Management
SCM-651 — Analytics for Logistics, Procurement, and Distribution Management
SCM-652 — Strategic Cost, Procurement, and Supply Chain Finance
SCM-678 — Project Management for Dynamic Environments
Choose from the following economics and retailing and consumer studies courses:
ECO-643 — Econometric Methods
RCS-662 — Consumer Behavior and AI in the Retail Environment
Concentrations
Customize Your MBA
A concentration is optional and gives you a structured way to focus your required elective credits in a specific area. Complete 9 credit hours in one concentration to have it recognized as part of your MBA.
Business Analytics Data-driven business decision-making
Cyber Security Security, governance and risk management
Finance Corporate finance and investment strategy
Generative AI for Business Applied AI for business strategy
Human Resources Talent strategy and people leadership
Information Technology Technology strategy and management
International Business Global strategy and international markets
Marketing Consumer insights and marketing strategy
Take your MBA further by adding a graduate certificate. Your 9 elective credit hours can count toward an eligible 12-credit graduate certificate, allowing you to earn an additional credential by completing one additional course.
Business Analytics
Cloud Computing & Security Analytics
Cyber Security
Economics of Health Analytics
Financial Reporting & Assurance
Foundations of Economic Analysis
Generative AI for Business
Global Fashion Industry Management
Global Leadership and Strategy
IT Development
IT Management
Marketing
Quantitative Business Economics
Retail Consumer Data Analytics
Retail Merchandising Management
Supply Chain Analytics
Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Taxation
An Investment In Your Future
How Much Does the UNCG MBA Cost?
These estimated program costs include tuition and fees based on the 2026-2027 Graduate Tuition and Fee Schedule and do not include the cost of housing or student health insurance. Visit csh.uncg.edu for more detailed information. Tuition and fees vary depending on the program track pursued and the number of credit hours taken each semester.
On Campus (Evening) with Online Options
In-State
$28,000
Out-of-State
$66,500
Online
In-State
$24,500
Outside-of-NC
$38,500
Out-of-State
$63,000
The Outside-of-NC rate applies to students located outside of the state taking online classes. The Out-of-State rate applies to students taking classes while located within the state, but are not residents of NC (determined by the Residency Determination Service).
Program costs assume full-time study. Full-time students may be able to complete the MBA in as few as 21 months, while part-time students typically complete the program in approximately 2½ years.
FAQs
Questions About the UNCG MBA
Considering an MBA is a big decision. Explore answers to frequently asked questions about admissions, tuition, concentrations, program formats, and what to expect as a Bryan MBA student.
The UNCG MBA curriculum consists of 45 credit hours (15 courses, 3 credit hours each).
Students in the Experienced Professional track (5+ years of work experience) are eligible to waive the 3-credit hour internship requirement.
Applicants with an appropriate undergraduate degree in business may be allowed to waive up to nine credit hours of specific MBA courses based on academic coursework with grades of B or better completed within the last five years Waivers are determined when a completed application is reviewed.
The UNCG MBA program is available both online and on-campus. On-campus courses are offered Monday through Thursday with classes meeting one night per week, from 6:30 to 9:20 p.m. Online courses are entirely asynchronous, meaning they can be accessed at any time.
The MBA program offers two enrollment options:
On-Campus with Online Options
Online Only
Whether online or on campus, students receive personalized support from faculty and staff. The program is designed as an interactive dialogue between you, your instructor.
Yes. The MBA program offers nine concentration options including Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Finance, Generative AI for Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Marketing, and Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
The Bryan School offers two experience-based tracks:
The Early Career Professional track for students with fewer than 5 years of professional work experience features a mandatory in-person orientation and internship.
The Experienced Professional track is for students with five or more years of professional work experience.
Students in both tracks can apply to participate in our year-long mentorship program.
The Digital Portfolio should be a 60-second, single-take video, not professionally produced but done in a professional setting and manner. The admissions committee wants to learn more about who you are and why you want to enroll in the program. We recommend mentioning your academic or professional experience, your passions, and the reason you want to pursue an MBA at the Bryan School.
The UNCG MBA program application does not require GMAT/GRE.
No, the UNCG MBA program welcomes a wide range of applicants—whether you’re coming in with years of professional experience, or you’ve just earned your undergraduate degree (business or otherwise). No prior work experience is required.
Tuition and fees vary by residency status and program format. Estimated 2026–27 total program costs range from $24,500 to $66,500. See the Program Cost section above for current estimates for Online and On-Campus study.
Your MBA pace can flex with your career. Full-time study gets you to graduation sooner, while part-time study reduces your semester course load and can make it easier to balance graduate school with a full-time job.
FULL TIME
9+ credit hours per semester · Finish in as few as 21 months
A faster path to your MBA for students who can accommodate a heavier course load alongside their professional and personal commitments.
PART TIME
3–6 credit hours per semester · Typical completion in approximately 2.5 years
A lighter semester course load that gives working professionals more room to balance MBA coursework with their careers and other commitments.
You can adjust your pace as your needs change, giving you greater flexibility throughout the program.
No, there are no prerequisite courses required for the program. It is designed for students from all academic backgrounds.
Yes, the Bryan School of Business and Economics holds dual accreditation from the AACSB in both business and accounting—a distinction held by only 1% of business schools worldwide.
UNC Greensboro also has institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Term
Start Date
Priority Deadline
Final Deadline
Fall
Mid August
March 1
June 15
Spring
Early January
October 15
November 15
Early application (at least one month in advance) is strongly encouraged for international applicants.
Admissions
Application Deadlines
The UNCG MBA program welcomes a variety of applicants, whether they come to us with years of professional experience or have just recently earned an undergraduate degree — business or otherwise.
Fall Term (Begins in August)
Priority Deadline
March 1
Final Deadline
June 15
Spring Term (Begins in January)
Priority Deadline
October 15
Final Deadline
November 15
COME CHAT WITH US!
If you still have questions regarding our MBA program please reach out to our graduate recruitment team by phone or email. You may also schedule a time to meet with one of our recruiters or attend one of our upcoming information sessions.
