[11][12] Steve Reinemund: Previously PepsiCo's Chairman and CEO; Executive in residence at the School of Business in 2015.
[26] Entrance requirements include a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, mathematics, economics, computer science or liberal arts, as well as coursework in calculus and statistics.
[28] There is a practicum that spans three courses and requires students to use what they’ve learned in a real-world project for a corporate partner.
[32] With three program formats across two campuses, the MBA curriculum covers business topics with a global perspective across varying disciplines, including finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, and information technology.
Optional concentrations are available in Business Analytics, Strategy and Leadership, Finance, Project Management, and Digital Marketing.
Notable past speakers have included: Members of Pilobolus also visited to stress the importance of creative thinking in the business world.
The events in each season cover a variety of topics, including political affairs, arts & culture, innovation & business, and social justice & global issues.
This program is available for students focused on a career in investment banking, asset management, sales and trading or private equity.
[51][49] This is a model or toolkit created by the school that helps students develop life skills across seven different areas that include personal branding, networking and leadership.
[52] The Center for Market Readiness Employment (MRE) staff works with students to assess career options, refine goals, and network with well-placed corporate contacts, including alumni at more than 8,000 companies nationwide.
Beyond the immediate job search, the staff works with students to develop interview and résumé skills so they can be competitive throughout their career.
Students at the Wake Forest University School of Business can choose from among nearly 20 clubs and organizations, or they can participate in a variety of events including the Greater Babcock Open and a Charity Auction.