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UNC Kenan Flagler Business School

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School was established in 1919. It is a public business school of the University of North Carolina located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA. The institution’s acceptance rate is 36%. The school received its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School History

In 1919, UNC Kenan Flagler Business School was founded as the department of commerce (college of arts) of the University of North Carolina. The institution is named after Mary Lily Kenan and her husband, Henry Morrison Flagler, for their support often the institution. In 1991, the school changed its name to its current name, Kenan-Flagler Business School.

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Programs, Courses and Schools

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School offers undergraduate, and postgraduate programs on campus. The campus offers various learning opportunities and challenges to the individuals. There are many academic options to select from and pursue higher studies at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School. There are 7 different academic areas at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School-

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management and Corporate Communication
  • Operations
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Strategy and Entrepreneurship

 School Achievements/ USP

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School is ranked #19 among the best Regional Business Schools by US News and World Report. The institution is ranked #15 among business schools in the town according to Forbes rankings. UNC Kenan Flagler Business School is known for its teachings, wide variety of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs, friendly student body, and comfortable environment, it has different academic areas which provides best studying experience and it is among the best private business administration schools in the region.

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Notable Alumni

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School’s alumni expert alumni from different backgrounds who are always ready to serve based on their common passion and responsibility towards the school. Some of the alumni members are- 

  • Gary Parr, Deputy Chairman, Lazard Frères & Co.
  • Hugh McColl Jr., Former Chairman and CEO, Bank of America Corporation
  • Julian Robertson, Chairman, Tiger Management
  • Erskine Bowles, former president, University of North Carolina System
  • John A. Allison IV, Chairman and Former CEO of BB&T and current Director of Moelis & Company
  • Mercer Reynolds: Businessman, finance chair of George W. Bush's Presidential campaign.
  • David N. Senty, U.S. Air Force Major General
  • G. Smedes York, 33rd Mayor of Raleigh, Chairman of York Properties, Inc.
  • Jason Kilar, Co-founder and former CEO, Hulu
  • Lee Ainslie, MBA, Founder and CEO of Maverick Capital 
  • Hubert C. Hegtvedt, U.S. Air Force Major General
  • Michele Buck, MBA, CEO of The Hershey Company

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Infrastructure & Services

Campus

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School has an urban campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The school’s campus is spread across a huge area of land in the town. The campus serves many students. The campus is located in a beautiful location and it is covered by trees, is among the fastest growing cities and offers an environment to relax and enjoy. The campus also consists of gardens in the campus premises to chill and relax. The campus has various academic buildings like administration buildings, classrooms, auditoriums, and a library.

Library

The library at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School is an important part of the educational system and a worthy resource for students, faculty, staff, and alumni, but also for the broad community. The library offers an enormous range of books and other materials and services to help in academic studies and enhance research at the school. The library on campus has a vast collection of books, an e-journals database, e-books, etc.  School library mainly focuses on providing high-quality library resources, programs, and services to students. The library provides comfortable and fully equipped surroundings for everyone’s research and learning needs. The library helps the student in the learning process and administration of knowledge, and also helps in aiding the advancements in teaching and research programs in different fields.                                     

Housing services

On-campus: UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Housing and Residence Life offers residence halls where students from all over the world live, learn and grow together. The school offers residences in the form of apartments on its campus which provides convenience and support, as well as many opportunities for personal growth, cultural exploration, and interaction with all facilities and staff. The school’s housing is an appropriate place for comfortable housing. Students can select a room of their choice based on costs, facilities and availability. Through school’s best housing students can stay in groups of like-minded individuals who can share the same love for sports, literature, film, and course. The various services offered in the school’s residence halls are- 

  • Fully equipped rooms
  • Large lounges with kitchens
  • All-included facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi and cable TV
  • Free laundry 
  • Residential staff support
  • Programs created around a residential curriculum

Off-campus-UNC Kenan Flagler Business School assists students in finding off-campus housing near school’s campus. They provide convenient housing to students, faculty and staff nearby the school. The rental housing options near the school include Apartments and sharing rooms. 

Medical services

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School provides medical services in each of its health centers to students. The Health Services helps students in living a healthy lifestyle in order to achieve their personal, academic and career goals. They also have an emergency healthcare team which helps immediately to any accidents or injuries involving any student on campus. Basic healthcare, health check-ups, routine women’s healthcare, emergency response, and wellness education are all part of the services provided on-campus. The staff has certified physicians and nurses who are determined towards their work and provide high-quality medical care to students.

Students clubs

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School offers wide variety of students’ clubs and organizations which offer a wide range of opportunities for students to involve themselves. The school offers everything students need to stay active and healthy on campus. Some of the clubs are- 

  • Accounting Club
  • Business Techno Club
  • Marketing Club
  • Analytics Club
  • Energy Club
  • Finance Club
  • Healthcare club

College location

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
McColl Building, Campus Box 3490,
300 Kenan Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490

Top Landmarks

  • Ackland Art Museum
  • Carolina Basketball Museums
  • Carolina Community Garden
  • Carolina Performing Arts
  • Coker Arboretum
  • Kenan Football Stadium
  • Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden
  • PlayMakers Repertory Company
  • Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History

International student’s info

Courses Offered

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral programs. Some of the courses are-

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management and Corporate Communication
  • Operations
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Student Support

 The International Student Support Centre at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School provides international educational exchange via its services. It serves as the primary administrative, programming, and advising office for the international community. The office provides various services like-

  • immigration assistance and support to international students and exchange visitors through advising, programs, workshops and events.
  • serve as a guide for academic and administrative units in the collaboration, hiring and sponsorship of international students and exchange visitors.
  • provides on-going orientation and support services in a welcoming environment designed to help students in cultural adjustment.

Visa and Immigration Support

Only people who are enrolled full time in classes or are obtaining a degree are considered to be students for visa purposes. Individuals will probably have one of two types of non-immigrant status:

The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program has multiple categories in which foreign nationals may come to the United States to engage in research collaboration, instruction, and lecturing. The school offers three categories of Exchange Visitors: Professor, Research Scholar, and Short-Term Scholar.

  • Professor: A foreign national whose primary purpose is teaching, lecturing, observing, or consulting at post-secondary accredited academic institutions, museums, libraries, or similar types of institutions. A professor also may conduct research where authorized by the sponsor. (Minimum: 3 weeks; Maximum: 5 Years)
  • Research Scholar: A foreign national whose primary purpose is conducting research, observing, or consulting in connection with a research project at research institutions, corporate research facilities, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited academic institutions, or similar types of institutions. A research scholar also may teach or lecture where authorized by the sponsor. (Minimum: 3 weeks; Maximum: 5 Years)
  • Short-Term Scholar: A foreign national who is a professor, research scholar, or person with similar education or accomplishments who enters the United States for a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, consulting, training, or demonstrating special skills at research institutions, museums, libraries, post-secondary accredited academic institutions, or similar types of institutions. (Minimum: N/A; Maximum: 6 Month)

After you have been accepted to study at the  School , you will receive a Form I-20 document in your admission package with your official admission letter and can begin the student visa application process.

How to apply for your F-1 visa

  • Verify your information – Form I-20
  • Passport must match your name and date of birth (DOB)
  • Program dates match the length of the program you've selected
  • Immediately contact the  School  if any of your information is incorrect
  • Complete the online visa application – Form DS-160
  • Complete the online visa application
  • Print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview
  • Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must meet photograph requirements
  • Schedule an interview - at the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at any U.S. embassy or consulate, but it may be difficult to qualify for a visa outside of your permanent residence. Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category. Apply for your visa as early as possible.
  • Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee before going to the U.S. embassy or consulate for your visa interview. The fee must be paid online.
  • Gather required documentation
  • Passport
  • Form I-20
  • Non-immigrant visa application
  • Form DS-160 confirmation page
  • I-901 SEVIS fee payment receipt
  • Attend your visa interview – be sure to take your required documents (and all documents your local U.S. consulate requires) to your visa interview.

Canadian citizens do NOT need to go to the U.S. consulate to obtain a visa to enter the U.S.

International Student Contact

Phone: 919-962-5327

Student life

Student society

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School’s student organizations or clubs are one of the best ideas to get involved in the campus. Organizations are assembled under an arrangement of causes, identities, and interests. Student organizations at the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School put on some of the most highly anticipated campus events and offer a wide range of opportunities for involvement and leadership every year. UNC Kenan Flagler Business School offers a wide variety of student organizations, so there is something for each student. 

Sports and Fitness

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School provides activities that promote healthy lifestyles and fitness for a huge population of students, faculty and staff. The school provides various sports activities and fitness rooms to keep students fit and healthy. The school offers a wellness center, club sports and fitness rooms, etc.

Health & Wellbeing

Health and Wellness at the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School is to highlight the active process of change and growth that involves building resilience, persistence, and positivity in the phase of provocations. It is the initiative dedicated to help students incorporate in an overall well-being experience across campus. They allow students to actively indulge in well-being activities that provide support to a holistic lifestyle. Through this initiative, students will learn and understand resources and they will also learn how to help others in need. 

Residential Life

On-campus housing at the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School is available. It can accommodate a large number of students at a time. The school also assists students who want to live off-campus.

Food & Drink

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School provides many dining areas or cafeterias in its campus. Dining is open to students, faculty, and staff. Dining plan offers different dining options which includes special dietary menus such as vegetarian and low-fat food. The plans are designed to fit the busy schedule of students, the plan assists all dietary preferences by providing a wide range of dining options and healthy food options. There are a number of cafes and restaurants available nearby campus which provides a huge variety to students.

Short-term getaways, weekend getaways

There are many short-term getaways near the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School to have fun and to spend holidays and weekends.  Some of the places are- 

  • Ackland Art Museum
  • Carolina Basketball Museums
  • Carolina Community Garden
  • Carolina Performing Arts
  • Coker Arboretum
  • Kenan Football Stadium
  • Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
  • North Carolina Botanical Garden

Part-time jobs

The Career Center at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School provides employment opportunities to students who want to earn money while studying to pay their expenses. The Office of Student Employment helps students find part-time work that not only builds their bank account, it is also on or near campus. It gives them a relevant and meaningful career experience that enhances their resume.

Student Safety

Crime Around the area

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Police Department provides 24/7 assistance to deter crime, and to increase personal safety and building security. A security desk is located in the lobby of each residence hall, which assists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure the safety and identification of those entering and leaving the campus buildings. Students can call an officer to escort them anywhere on campus 24/7. The school is committed towards providing a safe, secure living and learning environment for all students, faculty and staff.    

Famous courses

The famous courses at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School are-

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management and Corporate Communication
  • Operations
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Campus Recruitment Process

The Placement Office at UNC Kenan Flagler Business School has an award-winning placement team that is dedicated to supporting students throughout their placement search. The school hosts recruitment events to provide jobs to students. Students are also allowed to do part- time jobs on campus while studying. 

Application Requirements

  • Create a new account
  • Completed Application Form
  • Submit required support documents
  • Academic Records
  • Pay the application fee 
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendations
  • Standardized Test Scores

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Programs

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Standard Test

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Application Requirements

3.7
GPA

UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Cost of studies

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UNC Kenan Flagler Business School Deadlines

Bachelors: January 
Masters: April 

Deadlines may vary for each program. Please visit the program page for specific requirements

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