Delivery
In-person, evening classes at the Dubois Center
MBA PLUS Post-Master’s Certificate
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Your MBA got you here. This gets you further.
Business conditions, tools, and best practices evolve faster than any MBA program can fully anticipate. The MBA PLUS Post-Master’s Certificate gives graduates of AACSB-accredited MBA programs access to cutting-edge coursework in the Belk College’s MBA concentration areas — so you can stay at the forefront of your field without starting a new degree from scratch.
This is continuing education at the graduate level, designed for professionals who are already leading and want to keep the edge that got them there.
Why get an MBA Plus post-master's certificate at UNC Charlotte?
The Difference is Charlotte
Charlotte’s business environment moves fast — and the executives leading here know that standing still isn’t an option. The Belk College of Business, AACSB-accredited for more than 30 years, puts you in the room with faculty at the front edge of business research and practice, in a city where what you learn applies immediately.
Graduate-level depth, executive-level relevance
MBA PLUS gives you access to the same concentration coursework available to current JL Price MBA students — in analytics, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing and more — focused on the contemporary skills and tools that were still emerging when you earned your MBA.
On your terms
Evening classes at the Dubois Center are designed for professionals with careers to manage. Take courses one at a time, build a concentration in a specific functional area, or pursue a broader program across multiple disciplines. The structure bends to your goals.
Still trying to decide?
Find out more about the MBA PLUS post-master’s graduate certificate program and learn if it is a good fit for you by speaking with our recruitment specialist.
Ready to apply?
AACSB-accredited MBA program graduates, elevate your business expertise with the MBA PLUS post-master’s graduate certificate program and stay ahead in the ever-evolving business world!
MBA Plus
Curriculum
The MBA PLUS certificate requires completion of 12 or more credit hours of 6000-level graduate coursework drawn from the Belk College MBA concentration areas. At least 9 credit hours must be elective courses. One previously-completed course may be repeated and counted toward the certificate (additional repeated courses do not count toward the requirement). Transfer credits are not accepted.
MBA PLUS
Admissions
Admission to the MBA PLUS Post-Master’s Certificate requires:
- An official transcript indicating the awarding of an MBA degree from an AACSB-accredited institution (graduates of the JL Price MBA program are not required to submit an official transcript)
- An official transcript indicating the awarding of an accredited bachelor’s degree
- A completed Graduate School application and application fee
GMAT scores are not required for admission to the MBA PLUS certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the MBA PLUS certificate?
The MBA PLUS certificate is open to graduates of AACSB-accredited MBA programs who want to broaden or update their business education. If you earned your MBA from UNC Charlotte, you do not need to submit an additional transcript.
Why pursue additional coursework after an MBA?
Business practices, tools and competitive conditions evolve continuously. The MBA PLUS certificate gives you access to graduate-level coursework in high-demand areas — including analytics, finance, entrepreneurship and marketing — so your skills stay current with where business is going, not just where it’s been.
Do I have to focus on one concentration area?
Most students use their 12 credit hours to build depth in a specific concentration area, but a broader program drawing from multiple areas is also an option.
Can I repeat a course I already took in my MBA program?
Yes — up to one previously-completed course may be repeated and counted toward the certificate. Additional repeated courses beyond the first do not count toward the 12-credit-hour requirement.
Is the GMAT or GRE required?
No. GMAT and/or GRE scores are not required for admission to the MBA PLUS certificate.
Where are classes held?
Courses are offered in-person in the evenings at the Dubois Center in Uptown Charlotte.
Contact Us
Have questions?
Ready for a one-on-one conversation?
Contact Kalli Vimr, enrollment and advising specialist for Belk College of Business graduate certificates and dual degree programs.
kvimr@charlotte.edu