Business Education at
Wake Forest University
Explore our undergraduate and graduate business programs, where students from widely diverse backgrounds and interests learn to use business to make a difference.

Undergraduate Programs
Nationally-ranked Bachelor of Science degree programs in Accountancy, Business and Enterprise Management, Finance and Decision Analytics.

Master of Business Administration
Offered in Winston-Salem and Charlotte across three program formats, the #1 part-time MBA program in North Carolina is designed specifically for working professionals.

Master of Science in Accounting
Open to any major, kickstart your accounting career with world-class faculty, premier internship opportunities and unmatched CPA pass rate success.

Master of Science in Business Analytics
Explore advanced methodologies for taking data from insight to impact across a range of functions, including finance, marketing, operations and human resources.

Master of Science in Management
A 10-month, STEM certified/OPT eligible program designed specifically for non-business majors and business minors who want to excel in today’s marketplace.

Pathways with Business
Explore how you can amplify any major with our diverse array of business program options.
School of Business Rankings
Our world-class programs are routinely recognized in major national and international rankings.
#1 and Top 20

Top 25

Top 20

#2

#5

#1 CPA Pass Rate

#1 in Big 4 Recruiting

Top 10

#3


Thought Leadership
We create a vibrant culture of inquiry, embracing interdisciplinary and discipline-based research and providing thought leadership to address business and organizational issues and key societal challenges.
Featured
Research
Explore a few of the groundbreaking ways our faculty uses research to address business and organizational issues and key societal challenges.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Business Review
Journal of Business Research
Journal of Business Research
Research Policy
Research Policy
Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting
Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting
Business & Professional Ethics Journal
Business & Professional Ethics Journal

Our academic centers drive thought leadership and create an unrivaled connection to the market.
At the cutting edge of academic research & impact
School of Business News
Shannon McKeen: Let’s Stop Calling Them ‘Soft Skills.’ They’re the Hardest Ones to Master
(Fast Company)
Are Gen Z ‘Sellouts’ If They Take Corporate Jobs?
(Fast Company)

The Grade Debate: Is There a Better Path Forward?
(AACSB)
Upcoming Events
Join the School of Business for a broad assortment of events and happenings that advance the practice of business.
Winston-Salem – MBA Alumni Night
MBA alumni are invited to join us for a special dinner to kick off the semester, bringing together Wake Forest MBA students and alumni! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and build your network in a relaxed setting.
Face to Face Speaker Forum with Earvin “Magic” Johnson
A chance to hear a thoughtful, engaging, and informative conversation with legendary NBA player and innovative business leader Magic Johnson and Tracy Wolfson of CBS. Visit this link to register for your free student ticket: Student Tickets Free student shuttles will run from Campus to the LJVM starting at 5:15.
Theranos and Bad Blood: Risking It All to do the Right Thing
At just 22, Tyler Shultz risked it all to expose a multi-billion dollar fraud perpetrated by Elizabeth Holmes and her biotech company Theranos. Hear him reflect on the importance of leadership, character, moral courage, and doing the right thingeven when it’s hard. Sponsored by the Allegacy Center for Leadership and Character and the Program for Leadership and Character.
World Cultural Festival
Join the Intercultural Center for the annual World Cultural Festival (WCF). At WCF you can engage with various cultural student organizations to learn more about them, interact with multiple campus departments, get free giveaways, enjoy free cultural food from vendors around the Piedmont-Triad area, enjoy musical and dance performances from around the world and have a good time celebrating culture across campus.
Wake Forest University Football vs SMU- Homecoming
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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Join thousands of alumni as they return to Mother So Dear for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2025. Class years ending in 0s and 5s will hold reunion events.
School of Business Social Media
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Explore Further
Considering a business program to strengthen your career prospects? Interested in the world-class research being done by our faculty? Or just want to speak with someone to learn more about the School of Business? Here are a few more areas to explore.