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Why Earn Your MBA from Wake Forest University?
Designed for working professionals, the Wake Forest online MBA gives you access to a world-class business education from virtually anywhere. Prepare to advance as an ethically driven business leader and make a meaningful impact on your work and career.
Convenient and Flexible
Balance work, life, and school with 100% online courses. Earn your MBA on your time in just over 2 years. Choose from 3 start dates per year. No travel or relocation required.
Recognized and Respected
Choose a university with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Wake Forest has been ranked one of the nation’s top universities for more than 25 years.
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No GMAT/GRE Required
The GMAT™ and GRE® are not required for admission, making it even easier to take the next step in your career.
Make Connections That Matter
At Wake Forest, we drive each other forward and upward in career and in life. Join our vast and diverse global community, which includes over 80,000 alumni. Expand your network and connect with leaders in your field who can help you advance professionally.
Prepare for Top Roles
Management jobs are among the highest paying in the country, and more than 1.1 million new positions are expected by 2034. Be ready to meet the demand with an online MBA from Wake Forest.
Connected to Market Needs
Gain the skills that employers need most through a curriculum that delivers a blend of leadership, technical, and business expertise. Choose from five in-demand concentrations.
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Concentrations
Customize your MBA with an optional concentration. Gain highly marketable skills that are in demand right now.
Business Analytics: Learn data-driven, technology-focused strategies in order to interpret data, predict trends, and influence decision-making. Study topics such as data management, statistics, management science, and decision analysis.
Digital Marketing: Develop expertise tailored to the modern marketplace. Take courses in marketing tools and campaign analytics, data visualization, and strategic digital marketing.
Finance: Acquire knowledge in financial management, financial modeling and forecasting, tactical asset allocation, and portfolio management.
Project Management: Prepare to effectively lead projects with any organization. Master project management essentials, influential leadership, the project life cycle, and Agile fundamentals.
Strategy and Leadership: Focus on negotiation, leadership in multicultural organizations, talent management, corporate governance and strategy implementation, and strategic management of industry and organizational change.
The Online Student Experience
Collaborate with fellow classmates and faculty through engaging technology platforms that encourage knowledge sharing among our diverse professional backgrounds. Enjoy 1-on-1 support from a Student Success Manager and 24/7 tech help.
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Discover the World of Business Abroad
Expand your knowledge and gain real-world experience abroad through the MBA’s Global Immersion Courses. The optional, one-of-a-kind learning experience allows you to explore the intersection of business and culture worldwide. Through the program, you will:
- Gain insights into international business practices and cultural approaches to common business challenges.
- Visit companies, meet local leaders, and explore cultural and historical landmarks.
- Expand your network and engage with peers from across the MBA program.
- Earn 3 elective credits per course.
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Upcoming Start Dates
Gain a competitive advantage through priority registration and enjoy early access to our comprehensive suite of benefits.
Fall 2026 Priority Application Deadline: July 24
Market-Connected Faculty
Wake Forest School of Business faculty members are dedicated teacher-scholars and professors of practice who understand what it takes to succeed in the business world.
Our faculty apply academic theory to real-world scenarios and are adept at integrating practical applications.
Expert Practitioners
Our professors have worked for leading companies, have started their own successful businesses as entrepreneurs, and consult regularly for businesses around the globe.
Active in Publishing and Research
Faculty publish in respected publications, develop case studies, contribute to textbooks, and support Wake Forest’s commitment to teaching excellence.
Most Influential Researchers
Professors Sean Hannah, Stacie Petter, and Julie Wayne are ranked in the top 1% of most impactful researchers worldwide by a Stanford University study. Their research counts among the most cited in their fields.
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Military Friendly School
Access benefits and support dedicated to the success of our many military students. As a Military MBA partner school, Wake Forest supports military members seeking to build their career by earning an MBA online.