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Several Master's Programs Continue Waiving GMAT/GRE Entrance Exams for Summer, Fall Admissions

Several Master's Programs Continue Waiving GMAT/GRE Entrance Exams for Summer, Fall Admissions

Due to the impacts of COVID-19, five programs temporarily remove the GMAT/GRE requirement.
   April 8, 2021

Five UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business master’s degree programs are continuing to waive the GMAT/GRE entrance exam requirements for Summer and Fall 2021 admissions. If the Graduate Admissions Committee can decide upon an application without GMAT/GRE test scores,...

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4.9 Reasons to Support the Belk College During #NinerNationGives

4.9 Reasons to Support the Belk College During #NinerNationGives

#NinerNationGives is April 7-9. Here's why your support matters.
   April 6, 2021
Get ready, Business Niners! #NinerNationGives, UNC Charlotte’s annual 49-hour giving event, is April 7-9. Here’s why your support matters. 

1. It's our 50th anniversary. 

As the Belk College ...

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Student-led Career Initiative Wins Best Practices Award

Student-led Career Initiative Wins Best Practices Award

A Beta Alpha Psi chapter program created new opportunities for finance majors.
   April 1, 2021

A student-led initiative to expand professional development and career opportunities for UNC Charlotte Belk College of Business students interested in finance careers has received a regional best practices award. 

On Tuesday, March 30, Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), an international accounting and finance honors society, presented Belk...

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#NinerNationGives Takes on New Meaning as College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

#NinerNationGives Takes on New Meaning as College Celebrates 50th Anniversary

#NinerNationGives is April 7-9.
   April 1, 2021

As the Belk College of Business commemorates its 50th anniversary, #NinerNationGives, UNC Charlotte’s sixth annual digital fundraising event, is taking on extra meaning. 

The Belk College is calling on its over 33,000 alumni to...

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Sometimes you just need to kick back and relax

Sometimes you just need to kick back and relax

Student Insight: Jake Alexander, M.S. in Real Estate Ambassador, shares outlook on work-life balance
   March 31, 2021

Achieving work-life balance while working full time, going to grad school and adjusting to a global pandemic is no easy task, but sometimes all you need is a positive outlook and a good beer.

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Alumnus, CEO Chris Peek: ‘Enjoy Your Journey’

Alumnus, CEO Chris Peek: ‘Enjoy Your Journey’

CaroMont Health leader joins Belk College's CEO Speaker Series.
   March 18, 2021

Belk College of Business alumnus Chris Peek ‘93, president and chief executive officer of CaroMont Health, said by finding your passion, the opportunities will open.

“If you keep your values, your priorities, your passions, all of those things in order, you’ll get the change and the opportunity you want to see...

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Belk College Holds Virtual Financial Services Career Fair

Belk College Holds Virtual Financial Services Career Fair

More than 30 organizations provided students with career and internship opportunities.
   March 17, 2021

The Belk College of Business teamed up with the University Career Center to host the Virtual Financial Services Career Fair on March 9, providing career and internship opportunities for students.

Organizers thank these organizations for participating:

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Three Tips for Success as You Pursue Your Business Master’s Degree

Three Tips for Success as You Pursue Your Business Master’s Degree

Student Insight: Steven Patton, M.S. in Economics Ambassador, shares three ways to balance b-school.
   March 10, 2021

To all of the students admitted to the M.S. Economics program this year, I want to commend you for all your academic perseverance and diligence to get to this point.

Did you know the M.S. in Economics program began 30 years ago? I am so proud to celebrate how well-established and...

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UNC Charlotte Upgraded to Silver Level Designation on Military Friendly Schools List

UNC Charlotte Upgraded to Silver Level Designation on Military Friendly Schools List

UNC Charlotte has earned the Military Friendly Schools Silver Award
   March 10, 2021

UNC Charlotte has earned a 2021-22 Military Friendly​ ​School Silver Award for its commitment to military service members, veterans and their dependents.  

A change from last year’s bronze designation, Silver denotes the extent to which the University exceeds the benchmark standards for the...

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Alumni open microbrewery in Oakhurst neighborhood

Alumni open microbrewery in Oakhurst neighborhood

Chuck Kistler ‘06 and Kiel Arrington ‘08 use business education to open brewery in a former bank.
   March 9, 2021

Two Belk College of Business alumni are bringing the sense of community they found at their alma mater to their new brewery in the east Charlotte neighborhood of Oakurst. 

Kiel Arrington ’08 Marketing and ...

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