MASTER of ARTS in
MANAGEMENT
EDGE GAIN A COMPETITIVE
IN JUST 10 MONTHS
Your undergraduate education gave you a solid foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills. But now you need to stand out from the competition. Our 10-month Master of Arts (MA) in Management program is designed specifically for recent liberal arts, sciences, and engineering graduates who want to excel personally and professionally in today’s challenging marketplace.
Jamie Benz (MA '15) Undergraduate Majors: Psychology & Political Science, Wake Forest ’14 “Through the MA program, I discovered my interest in consulting and gained multiple networking and learning opportunities with great companies. Just a few months into the program, I had accepted a job offer in financial consulting with FactSet Research Systems in New York City.”
DON’T JUST GET A JOB.
LAUNCH A CAREER. We’ll give you the business knowledge and expertise you need to turn your passions into a profession. • Throughout the MA program, dedicated career coaches will work with you to assess your career options, refine your goals, and sharpen your interviewing and presentation skills. • Our extensive Wake Forest alumni network and corporate contacts will allow you to make invaluable connections to set your career on the fast track.
Targeted Corporate Recruiting
This past year, MA students found employment with 53 different companies in 2016, including such top employers as Aon, Bank of America, Cigna, Deloitte, HanesBrands, Inmar, Oracle, PepsiCo, Protiviti, and United Technologies.
The MA Advantage: A head start toward your MBA
MA graduates have the opportunity to return to Wake Forest within five years and complete their MBA degree with only one additional year of study.
98
%
EMPLOYMENT 6 MONTHS POST GRADUATION CLASS OF 2015
SALARY Average salary by function (with % of jobs accepted) Marketing/Sales Consulting Finance Business Development Information Technology Other Human Resources Operations
$54,833 (33%) $61,263 (24%) $61,417 (18%) $44,429 (9%) $48,333 (5%) $56,000 (5%) $66,000 (3%) $56,500 (3%)
Class of 2016, two months post graduation
THE MA IN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TRANSFORMS CRITICAL THINKERS into young business professionals, ready to contribute to their organizations from day one. Coursework focuses on core business functions and skills through experiential learning that is practical and collaborative. Graduates move forward with a skill set aligned with the talent needs of the marketplace.
BUSINESS ED REDEFINED
INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES
PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE
ESSENTIAL NETWORKING
Classes and networking in Farrell Hall, a stateof-the-art, $55 million learning complex
A hands-on learning environment with a strong faculty and staff support system
Results-driven, teambased consulting projects that amplify concepts learned in the classroom
Career direction and coaching from staff, faculty and professional connections
Speaker series and networking opportunities connect you with innovators and thought leaders
The WAKE FOREST
DIFFERENCE We are the Wake Forest School for Business. We shape performanceready professionals who are driven to achieve results with integrity.
Business is rapidly evolving. Today, it’s about more than what leaders know in their heads; it’s also what they know in their hearts. It’s having a foundation built on knowledge and skill — but it’s also about developing grit and fostering character. The School of Business is consistently recognized for its rigor and innovation, both by rankings groups and by recruiters who seek professionals of the highest character who can demonstrate a global mindset and make immediate, meaningful contributions to their organizations.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW SUMMER (July-Aug.)
FALL (Sept.-Dec.) Managerial Economics
Why Business?
Marketing Management
Personal Branding & Career Management
Financial Management
L.E.A.D. I
(Leadership, Executive Presence, Action Learning, and Development) Business Analytics Accounting
SPRING (Jan.-May) Information Technology Management L.E.A.D. II Legal Environment of Business Business Strategy & Planning Macroeconomics Operations Management Elective Business Simulation Capstone
Charles Iacovou DEAN OF BUSINESS
Since joining the faculty in 2001, Dr. Iacovou has epitomized the teacherscholar-professional model and has been instrumental in crafting a new strategic vision for the School of Business.
OUR STUDENTS DON’T ENROLL.
THEY COMMIT. The MA program starts in July
with a rigorous six-week session to prepare you for graduate-level business courses. During the fall and spring semesters, the accelerated nature of the program will provide you with a strong foundation in finance, marketing, operations, business analytics, accounting, economics, information technology, ethics, organizational behavior and leadership. The interaction between exceptional professors and engaged, inspired students is vital to the Wake Forest culture. Courses are taught by passionate educators and researchers who are committed to personalized teaching and to their students’ individual development. “Wake Forest values students as individuals, fostering passion and original ideas, while offering strong resources from committed faculty and staff.” — Caroline Hayward, MA ‘16
MASTER of ARTS in MANAGEMENT C L A S S o f 2 0 17 P R O F I L E *
58
%
FEMALE
72
SCHOOLS REPRESENTED *Class of 2017 (as of July 2016)
A Tradition of
Excellence
151
CLASS SIZE
3.3
AVG GPA
28
%
UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS**
45
MAJORS REPRESENTED
**African American, Native American and Hispanic as percent of domestic students
Wake Forest is an innovator in the curriculum and delivery of the Master’s in Management degree. Since its inception in 2006, the MA program has grown into one of the largest and most recognized programs of its kind in the U.S.
DON’T JUST GO TO CLASS. "The ALP experience provided the opportunity to apply my studies to real problems for real businesses." — Alex Cella (MA ‘16)
GET TO WORK. We emphasize hands-on, practical learning in a team-based, collaborative environment. Action Learning Projects (ALP) are designed to provide students with a world-class experiential learning opportunity, and give organizations the benefit of fresh ideas and solutions in business.
Prior ALP project sponsors include: ACC J&J Pepsico
Cigna Healthspring Wells Fargo Fresh Market
Inmar B/E Aerospace
“My company's ALP team jumped right in. They were professional and engaged. We’re going to implement a lot of their ideas.” — Brad Zabel, Habitat for Humanity
business.wfu.edu/ma PROGRAM INFORMATION + APPLICATION + MA STUDENT PROFILES
[email protected] • 866.925.3622 Key Dates
Online application available Aug 1
Regular application deadlines Feb 6 • Mar 6 • Apr 14
Early application deadlines Oct 3 • Oct 31 • Dec 5 • Jan 2
Rolling application deadlines May 1 – June 15
Classes begin early July
WHY I CHOSE WAKE FOREST Amar Meena (MA '16)
Jenny Warnken (MA '16)
B. Tech. Civil Engineering '14
BS Biology and Sustainability Science ‘15
CURRENT POSITION:
CURRENT POSITION:
Financial Analyst, Supply Chain
Financial Services Consultant
Inmar
“I preferred Wake Forest over other schools because of the quality of education and the intimacy of the program that allows professors to focus on each student. It was the best decision I could have made.”
EY
“It was clear Wake Forest wanted to invest in me and teach me how to combine my undergraduate degrees with relevant business skills. The combination of Wake’s reputation, scholarship opportunities, inspiring professors, alumni network, and career connections made the MA program the best decision for me.”
Eligibility To be eligible for the MA in Management program, you must hold or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, sciences, or engineering (business majors are not eligible; business minors are eligible) from an accredited institution. If graduated, you should have earned your degree within the past two years and have limited full-time, post-graduate work experience, but we will consider select candidates who do not meet this criteria. Wake Forest University is accredited by:
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, which is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions, serving as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in the Southern states that award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
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AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Accredited institutions confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.
