The full-time, cohort-based curriculum consists of ten 3-credit-hour courses completed in approximately one year. Because courses are offered once annually, full-time students follow a prescribed sequence based on their starting term. Part-time students can select courses according to their individual timeline and typically complete the program in approximately two years.
Not sure whether the M.S. in Management is the right fit for your goals? Connect with the Belk College graduate programs team to learn more about the curriculum, career support, admissions process and student experience.
If you are ready to build your management skill set, strengthen your professional network and launch your next step in Charlotte, start your application today.
Management is a generalist degree and Charlotte is a generalist business city. Here, employers hire across financial services, healthcare, consulting, technology, media, energy, retail and professional services.
That matters for M.S. in Management students. Evening classes at The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City place you in Uptown, close to the employers, alumni and professional networks shaping the region’s economy.
You won’t study management from a distance. You’ll build your career strategy in the market where you can use it.
Sources: Lightcast Q3 2026 Data Set(Lightcast.io) + the 2025 UNC Charlotte Next Destination Survey. Lightcast earnings are estimates based on alumni occupations, locations and years of experience. Employment data reflects survey respondents.
Career coaching is built into the program — not added on later.
The M.S. in Management is designed for students entering the job market with ambition, but also with questions: Which roles fit my background? How do I explain my value? How do I turn a graduate degree into a clear next step?
You’ll work with dedicated graduate career development support to build a personalized strategy for your goals. That support includes:
For recent graduates, this structure can make the difference between applying broadly and competing with purpose.
Your capstone wraps up the M.S. in Management experience in a way that's anything but ordinary. Managerial Ethics and Leadership prepares you for the real thing — immersive, real-world dilemmas led by a world-class expert, and the judgment to tackle the decisions that actually define a management career.
Full-time students follow a prescribed course sequence based on their starting term. Courses are offered once annually.
The M.S. in Management may be a strong fit if you are:
You may want to consider the JL Price MBA instead if you already have several years of professional experience and are looking to advance, pivot or accelerate an established career.
Earning your M.S. in Management is one of the most affordable paths to a graduate business degree in North Carolina — and the value is real.
These are estimated figures for the total program cost. For more information, visit Niner Central, the best place to find a breakdown of tuition and fees associated with your graduate education.
In-state tuition is up to $31,000 less than comparable M.S. in Management programs at other North Carolina institutions. For out-of-state students, UNC Charlotte remains significantly more affordable than comparable programs at other NC universities.
The Belk College of Business offers a limited number of program-based scholarships and graduate assistantships.
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Ready to take the next step? Here's what you'll need to apply:
Official transcripts will be required upon admission to the program.
All of the above, plus an official language score:
International applicants may begin the program in spring, summer or fall and follow the same application deadlines listed below. Visit the Graduate School’s International Applicants website for additional application and documentation requirements.
The M.S. in Management program admits students for spring, summer II and fall terms. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.
| entry term | priority deadline | final deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Oct. 1 | Dec. 1 |
| Summer II | March 1 | June 15 |
| Fall | March 1 | Aug. 1 |
Applying by the priority deadline provides the best opportunity to be considered for available program-based scholarships and graduate assistantships. Funding is limited and competitive.
No. The M.S. in Management is designed for recent graduates with business and non-business undergraduate backgrounds. Business graduates can deepen their management preparation and strengthen their career launch strategy, while non-business graduates can build business fluency and prepare for management-focused roles.
The M.S. in Management is designed primarily for recent graduates and early-career students preparing to enter management-focused roles. The JL Price MBA is designed for professionals with more work experience who are looking to advance, pivot or accelerate an established career.
Full-time students can complete the program in 10.5 months through a cohort-based format. Part-time students typically complete the program in approximately two years.
Full-time M.S. in Management students follow a prescribed course sequence based on their starting term. Because courses are offered once annually, students take classes alongside the same core group of peers throughout the program, while students entering in other terms may join the group and others may graduate. This structure creates a built-in professional network and a shared experience that supports collaboration, accountability and connection.
You’ll receive dedicated graduate career development support, including individual career counseling, professional branding, resume and LinkedIn guidance, career assessments, interview preparation and job search strategy.
The capstone course — Managerial Ethics and Leadership, MSMG 6690 — is an immersive study of real-world ethical dilemmas in business leadership, guided by a world-class expert in global business ethics. It’s designed to prepare students for the leadership decisions that define management careers, not just the technical skills.
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Contact Kaylie Etheridge, enrollment and advising specialist for the M.S. in Management program.
The Belk College of Business maintains partnerships with universities across four continents, offering international dual degree pathways for students enrolled at our partner institutions. These programs are open to partner university students only — UNC Charlotte students are not eligible to apply.
Interested students should contact the partner institution directly for admissions information.
Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.