Overview
MBA students at Wake Forest University range from young professionals who leave the workplace to redirect their careers in the full-time program to experienced working professionals looking to advance their careers while continuing to work full time.
The average full-time MBA student is 28 years old and has four years of work experience. Two years of full-time, postgraduate work is required. Currently, 15% of the class is international and 15% of the class is comprised of under-represented minorities.
The schools evening programs in Winston-Salem and Charlotte and the Charlotte Saturday program are designed for professionals, managers and entrepreneurs with strong job performance and potential for advancement. A minimum of three years of professional experience is required, and average work experience is typically seven to nine years. The average age for these programs ranges from 29 to 33, and under-represented minorities comprise approximately 17 percent of each program.
The Office of Graduate Business Admissions welcomes applicants who have demonstrated academic achievement, professional experience and community involvement. Wake Forest looks for leadership ability, motivation, focus, enthusiasm, strong values and teamwork skills.
Full Time
| % Female Students | 18% |
| % International | 15 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 4 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 28 |
| Avg. GMAT | 658 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, |
| Established Date | 1969 |
| Start Dates | August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 21 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 73500 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | 81013 |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USD17470 |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | 78% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Nationality Based, Ethnicity Based, Gender Based, Work Experience, GMAT Score, Demonstrated Leadership, Financial Needs Based, Military Achievements, |
| Application Deadline | June, |
| Min. GMAT | 500 |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD75 |
Part Time
| % Female Students | 25% |
| % International | 1 |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 8 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 30 |
| Avg. GMAT | 572 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, |
| Established Date | 1987 |
| Start Dates | January, August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 67200 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | N/A |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USDN/A |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | N/A% |
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on | , Undergraduate Academic Merit, Nationality Based, Ethnicity Based, Gender Based, Work Experience, GMAT Score, Demonstrated Leadership, Financial Needs Based, Military Achievements, |
| Application Deadline | Rolling, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | 600 |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 3 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD75 |
Executive MBA
| % Female Students | 10% |
| % International | 10 |
| Avg. Students' Age | 24 |
| Avg. GMAT | 500 |
| Accreditations | AACSB, EQUIS, |
| Established Date | 1969 |
| Start Dates | August, |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 17 |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | 55000 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2010 | N/A |
| Avg. Bonus captured for 2010 | USDN/A |
| Percentage of students employed within three months in 2010 | N/A% |
| Application Deadline | Rolling, |
| Min. GMAT | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (paper) | N/A |
| Min. TOEFL (computer) | N/A |
| Accept IELTS | No |
| Min years of work experience | 5 |
| Essay | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| CV References | Yes |
| Resume/CV | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD75 |
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Address
Worrell Professional Center, Room 2119
1834 Wake Forest Road
Winston Salem
NC
27106
United States
Website
www.business.wfu.edu
admissions@mba.wfu.edu
Phone number
+1 (336) 758 5422
Map
35.979874,-78.509720
