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  • Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

School Overview

The Kenan-Flagler Business School (University of North Carolina) at Chapel Hill, North Carolina is one of the top 20 U.S. business schools since 1919. It offers Full Time MBA, Evening/Weekend MBA and OneMBA Global for Executives. The school offers specialization in Customer and product management, Corporate finance, Entrepreneurial studies, Global supply chain management, Investment management, Management consulting, Real estate and Sustainable enterprise. It was the first school to promote the use of study groups.

In 1991, the school got its current name after honoring 2 well-known American business families and patrons of the School: philanthropist Mary Lily Kenan Flagler and her husband, Henry Morrison Flagler. Frank Hawkins Kenan, a Kenan family member and patron of one of the School's Institutes had donated generously to the business school and hence the renaming. Kenan-Flagler School believes in giving back to the society at large through its research, education and community leadership. The Kenan-Flagler School also assists business and government in dealing with issues having impact on society.

Its distinguished Alumni include Michele Buck (Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Hershey Company), Brent Callinicos (Vice President and Treasurer, Google),Donna Dean (Chief Investment Officer, The Rockefeller Foundation), Charles Sullivan (COO Prologis), Dwight Smith (VP, North American MDL Procter & Gamble), Stephen Harris (CFO, United American Healthcare), Melvin Speight (Assistant VC, North Carolina A&T State University), Toshiyasu Iiyama (CEO and president, Nomura International Ltd.)

Academic Info

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Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) OneMBA Global EMBA Program
Rankings BW 2010: 16
FT 2011: 49
U.S. News 2011: 19
Economist 2010: 40		 BW 2010: 11
U.S. News 2011: 10
Duration 21 months Evening MBA: 24 months
Weekend MBA: 20 months		 21 months
Deadlines Early Action Round 1: Oct 21, 2011
Round 2: Dec 2, 2011
Round 3: Jan 6, 2012
Round 4: Mar 16, 2012		 Evening MBA - To be announced shortly.
Weekend MBA - Jan 2012 - Round 3: Sep 29, 2011 		To be announced shortly
Average GMAT score Mid 80% range: 620-750.
GRE scores acepted as well.		 530-664
Applicants with advanced degrees in technical fields may request a GMAT waiver no later than 30 days before the admissions deadline. Approximately 60% of the requests are granted.		 GMAT scores not required as abilities are checked by prior academic record and work history. Though it is advisable to submit GMAT score if the applicant has less work experience and a weak past academic record.
Average GPA 3.3 (No minimum GPA required) No minimum GPA required. No minimum GPA required.
Minimum years of education 15 15 15
TOEFL/IELTS requirement Required for international applicants.
IELTS or PTE scores accepted as an alternative.		 Not required . Not required .
Avg Professional Work Exp. 5 years (Minimum 2 years of work experience required.) 10-12 years (Minimum 5 years of work experience required.) 13 years (Minimum 7 years of work experience required.)

Class Profiles

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) OneMBA Global EMBA Program
Class Size 290 49-55 28
Average Age of a Student 27 years 32-34 years 36 years
Female Students 27% 19-22% 12%
International Students 26% 16-24% 14%
International Faculty 28% 28% 28%
Classes commence from Classes start in Fall each year. Evening MBA: August; Classes meet at evenings on Mon & Thurs. Weekend MBA: January; Classes meet all day Fri & Sat twice a month. Classes start in September each year and meet all day Fri, Sat & Sun once a month. Global residencies are held in the United States, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

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Admissions Process

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) OneMBA Global EMBA Program
Recommendations 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.		 2 Letters of Reference required:
1 preferably from a current supervisor.
2nd one may come from a former manager, client, or supervisor.
Transcripts Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office. Unofficial transcripts (scanned, uploaded electronic version or photocopies of orignals) from all post-secondary educational institutions from which you have earned a degree. Official transcripts to be mailed to the Admissions Office.

Expenses

Full-Time MBA Program Executive MBA Program (Evenings and Weekends) OneMBA Global EMBA Program
Tuitions and Fees $97,900 (Non-NC residents) Evening MBA: $72,500 (Uncl. ofTuition, texts, socials & immersion weekend accommodations) - As of Fall 2011.
Weekend MBA: $89,000 (Incl. of Tuition, texts, socials, overnight accommodations and most meals) - As of Jan 2012.		 $97,500 (Incl. of Tuition, texts, socials, overnight accommodations and most meals for weekend sessions. It also includes overnight accommodations, organized meals, and travel during the residencies.) - As of Fall 2011.
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses $2,250
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