UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
TOP THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT THE BELK COLLEGE OF BUSINESS UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business has been a driving force in the Charlotte region for over 50 years. The college is one of the largest and most diverse business schools in the Carolinas, with outstanding programs that prepare students for successful careers. Graduates of our programs now exceed 35,000, creating a powerful alumni network of Business Niners. Business Niners are innovative leaders, creators, and change agents. Together, we provide the energy to drive business and community growth forward in Charlotte and across the globe. Drive what’s next at the Belk College of Business.
LOCATION Our home is Charlotte—the largest city in the Carolinas. As a Belk College student, you’ll be connected to a growing network of over 35,000 alumni.
MAJORS & PROGRAMS
As one of the largest business schools in the Carolinas, the Belk College offers students a variety of high-demand programs. We offer nine undergraduate majors delivered by accomplished faculty members.
OPPORTUNITY
The Belk College is committed to advancing the lives of all students. We are one of the top producers of minority bachelor’s degrees in the nation, with the marketing, finance and accounting programs all ranking among the largest producers in the nation for African American graduates, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
POWERFUL NETWORK:
20,000+
STUDENT OUTCOMES
POWERFUL A high percentage of Belk College graduates NETWORK:
are employed full time or enrolled in continuing ALUMNI 20,000+ education within six months of graduation, ALUMNI
LIVE AND WORK IN CHARLOTTE
according to UNC Charlotte’s First Destination Survey.
LIVE AND WORK IN CHARLOTTE
IMMERSIVE LEARNING Belk College students gain access to a variety of integrated learning experiences that help them develop in-demand professional skills that fit their specific aspirations. Faculty partner with Charlotte-area professionals to bring guest speakers and case studies to the classroom. College-sponsored student organizations offer conferences, academic competitions and leadership training. Study abroad programs are supported and allow for more transformative learning experiences. All students in the college receive professional development services and success-focused academic and career coaching.
The Belk College Niblock Student Center and the University Career Center assist undergraduate business students. Students use Hire-A-Niner to find a wide range of quality internship and postgraduation opportunities from leading employers. LEARN MORE> go.charlotte.edu/gcPK
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
ACCOUNTING Accounting is the information backbone of any business and is critical for the successful management of any organization. Accounting data are used by managers to measure financial performance, control operations and provide financial reports to the investment community. All functional areas in business (such as marketing, production, human resources, finance and information technology) use accounting information daily. You might enjoy accounting if you like logic and order; you take a step-by-step approach to problem solving; you analyze your options before making decisions; you did well in algebra or statistics; you’re detail-oriented; you enjoy teamwork.
A JOINT CONCENTRATION IN FINANCE/ACCOUNTING IS AVAILABLE in the college. The Belk College also offers a nationally-ranked Master of Accountancy program.
CAREER PATHS IN ACCOUNTING • • • • • • • •
Internal Auditor Tax Professional Controller Certified Public Accountant (CPA) IRS Agent Cost or Managerial Accountant Budget Analyst Chief Financial Officer
Organizations today are discovering new ways to collect and use data. Business analytics is the iterative exploration and investigation of an organization’s data. Business analytics involves the application of analytical models and decisionsupport tools to gain insight and improve data-driven business decisions. Applications of business analytics span all functional areas, including marketing, operations, product and technology innovations, financial services and human resource management. Business analytics prepares students for careers broadly referred to under the heading “data science.” You might enjoy business analytics if you like learning how things work; you like organizing processes; you enjoy helping others clarify things and discover solutions; you are naturally curious; you enjoy statistics and quantitative analysis; you see the big picture and the details; you enjoy working largely independently but you also enjoy presenting information and working with a wide variety of people.
UNC CHARLOTTE IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE DATA SCIENCE INDUSTRY THROUGH THE CAROLINAS’ FIRST SCHOOL OF DATA SCIENCE. THE SCHOOL, CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BELK COLLEGE, PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CONNECTIONS TO RESEARCH, INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
CAREER PATHS IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS • Management Analyst • Data Scientist • Quantitative Analyst
• Project Manager • Strategy Consultant
ECONOMICS
FINANCE
Economics is the study of choices. Unlike many other disciplines, studying economics does not teach you specific answers to a given question, but rather how to approach the question, and reasonable and rational methods for obtaining the answer. If you like to question the status quo, economics may be for you.
As the saying goes, “Money makes the world go round.” The Finance major can prepare you for a career in banking, of course, but can also lead to careers in industries as varied as healthcare, risk management and insurance, energy and retail. As a Finance major, you will learn how businesses develop financial plans, how they acquire and allocate their resources, and how the legal environment affects decision-making. Finance is an area that allows rapid progression in a wide range of careers. In fact, many CEOs have a finance background.
You might enjoy economics if you have excellent math skills; you can work “in the gray;” you did well in calculus or statistics; you like using logic and reasoning; you enjoy finding connections among ideas; you can see the big picture; you rely on research and data to make decisions; you’re always asking “What if…?”
CONCENTRATIONS IN BUSINESS AND LIBERAL ARTS ARE OPTIONS WITHIN THE ECONOMICS MAJOR. A MINOR IN ECONOMICS IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
You might enjoy finance if you did well in algebra and statistics; you’re a whiz at Excel; you like to set long-term goals; you’re analytical by nature; people call you a problem solver; you’re able to set and keep a budget; you’re detail oriented; you can work well under pressure; you like negotiating and working with people.
CAREER PATHS IN ECONOMICS • • • • • • • • •
Economist Forecaster Labor Relations Analyst Data Analyst Statistician Market Analyst Economic Adviser Quantitative Researcher Financial Modeler
CONCENTRATIONS IN FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, REAL ESTATE, AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE (RMI) ARE OPTIONS WITHIN THE FINANCE MAJOR.
CAREER PATHS IN FINANCE • • • • • •
Broker/Trader Private Equity Investment Analyst Mutual Fund Manager Financial/Credit Analyst Controller Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
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Risk Analyst Claims Representative Underwriter Employee Benefits Manager Financial Planner Insurance Agent
#BUSINESSNINERS
MILES SHEN
Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics
The Belk College of Business is the reason I chose UNC Charlotte. It provides students with wideranging educational opportunities. The professors are enthusiastic and engaging; it is apparent that they desire student success and achievement.
LILIAHNA BEDOLLA Management
Choosing to attend UNC Charlotte was one of the easiest and best decisions of my life. The proximity to Uptown Charlotte and the unlimited internship and networking opportunities were major pull factors when narrowing down my options.
SCOTT CHRISTENSEN Finance and Political Science
Attending a university in a city growing as fast as Charlotte affords students an incredible amount of opportunity. Just the same, the University is growing at a rapid pace and is always improving!
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP Open to all UNC Charlotte undergraduate students, the Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship provides students with an understanding of how to think and act entrepreneurially in efficient and effective ways. LEARN MORE> BelkCollege.Charlotte.edu/entrepreneur
Successful businesses and managers need to adapt quickly in today’s dynamic business environment. They may be affected by market opportunities, increasing foreign competition, demand for raw materials, labor costs and government regulations. The International Business major will not only teach you how to compete in the global marketplace, it will prepare you for a career in our increasingly interdependent world. You may enjoy international business if you love languages; you’re interested in different cultures; you have cultural sensitivity; you work well with others; you’re a skilled negotiator; you like working in or leading teams; you’re able to communicate difficult ideas to others.
THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MAJOR REQUIRES FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND A STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE. THE BELK COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS A MINOR IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT.
CAREER PATHS IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS • • • • •
International Account Executive International Trade Specialist Global Brand Manager Importer/Exporter Government Relations Manager
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT Effective management is the cornerstone of success in any business. As a Management major, you will learn to understand how individuals, teams and systems work together in an organization. This knowledge will prepare you to be a leader in any industry, whether you’re managing a team, a large department or even your own business. You might enjoy management if you’re a decision maker; you have leadership skills; you enjoy working in teams; you have strong communication skills; you’re task oriented; you think on your feet; you’re flexible; you’re self-motivated; you consider yourself a responsible person; you’re relationship oriented.
CONCENTRATIONS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND IN ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT ARE OPTIONS WITHIN THE MANAGEMENT MAJOR.
CAREER PATHS IN MANAGEMENT • • • • • •
Human Resources Specialist Benefits Manager Recruiter Sales Manager Food Service Manager Retail Manager
Good decisions are made based on sound data and information. Most businesses use Management Information Systems (MIS) to make forecasts, manage day-to-day operations, schedule personnel and equipment, monitor quality, manage inventory, work with suppliers and coordinate projects. Management professionals depend on information systems to collect and analyze data to make decisions. You might enjoy management information systems if you’re computer savvy; you’re a problem solver by nature and you’re always thinking of better ways to do things; you enjoy web design and computer software; you’re the resident expert for anything technical; you have strong communications skills; you’re an organized person.
THE BELK COLLEGE ALSO OFFERS A MINOR IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
CAREER PATHS IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS • • • • •
Database Administrator Project Manager Systems Consultant Information Systems Manager Business Analyst
MARKETING Marketing is a dynamic and creative field that combines a variety of activities such as product innovation, branding, consumer strategy, consumer analytics, advertising, promotion and sales management. Through effective marketing, companies can stay “ahead of the curve” to anticipate market changes and respond to customer needs. The Marketing major will prepare you to be successful in any business or organization. You might enjoy marketing if you’re people-oriented; you’re self-motivated; you enjoy being creative; you’re a critical thinker; people compliment you on your organizational skills; you’re a trendsetter; you relate well to others and help them see the “heart” of the matter.
CONCENTRATIONS IN MARKETING AND IN MARKETING ANALYTICS ARE OPTIONS IN THE MARKETING MAJOR.
CAREER PATHS IN MARKETING • • • •
Account Executive Media Buyer Brand Manager Marketing Researcher • Sales Representative • Social Media Analyst
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Efficient operations and satisfied customers are prerequisites for business survival. Companies understand that, and they are interested in hiring people who will help them achieve their strategic goals. The focus of the Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) major is on the development and management of supply chains for the efficient and effective flow of goods and services. As an OCSM major, you will develop skills in areas such as quality assurance, process design, logistics and transportation planning and project management. You might enjoy operations and supply chain management if inefficiency drives you crazy; you think on your feet; you map out every step of your to-do list; you’re a strong communicator; you’re organized; you’re known for your attention to detail.
CAREER PATHS IN OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN • • • • •
Supply Chain Manager Operations and Logistics Analyst Purchasing and Materials Manager Project Manager Customer Operations Manager
OPPORTUNITY AWAITS EARLY ENTRY TO GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Belk College offers a variety of experiential opportunities for undergraduate students, including: BUSINESS LEARNING COMMUNITY (BLC): The Business Learning Community is a one-year program fostering academic success among a diverse group of entering first-year students who seek development opportunities. BLC students live together on campus, enroll in common courses, and participate in businessrelated extracurricular and career-development opportunities.
belkcollege.charlotte.edu/blc BUSINESS HONORS PROGRAM (BHP): The Business Honors Program is a challenging four-year plan of study for motivated students with excellent academic performance. BHP students can participate in stimulating coursework, leadership activities, team-building exercises and community service projects designed to enhance marketability after graduation. belkcollege.charlotte.edu/bhp WOMEN IN BUSINESS INITIATIVE (WIB): The Women in Business initiative promotes the role of professional women through an active community of student ambassadors, Belk College staff, supportive professional associates and a high-level advisory board.
womeninbusiness.charlotte.edu STUDENT MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND (SMIF): An innovative experiential learning program, the SMIF provides students with a real-time application of their studies in finance. Students learn portfolio analysis and investment management by buying and selling real stocks and funds.
SCHOLARSHIPS UNC Charlotte awards more than 1,000 scholarships each year to incoming students. Each academic year, many Belk College students receive scholarship awards. Here is an example of an award offered to incoming business students: NIBLOCK SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Niblock Scholars program was established in 2021 through the generosity of Belk College of Business alumni Robert (‘84) and Melanie (‘84) Niblock. Freshmen and transfer students pursuing a degree full-time in the Belk College of Business are eligible to apply. Find more information on scholarships at ninerscholars.charlotte.edu
Get a jump start on graduate school with our Early Entry Program for outstanding UNC Charlotte undergraduates. Students admitted to the master’s in mathematical finance, master’s in economics or master’s in data science and business analytics Early Entry Program will have provisional acceptance into the graduate program. Prior to completion of undergraduate studies, students pay undergraduate tuition rates for graduate courses, making this option extremely cost effective. Also, up to 12 graduate credits may double count toward the completion of an undergraduate and graduate degree. belkcollege.charlotte.edu/early-entry
NIBLOCK STUDENT CENTER From the beginning of your undergraduate career until graduation, the Niblock Student Center, based on the third floor of the Friday Building, is designed to help you achieve academic and professional success.
ACADEMIC AND CAREER COACHES OFFER: • One-on-one sessions with students to explore academic and career goals; explore major and minor options; create an academic plan to complete degree requirements; and discover ways to enrich learning through academic support, study abroad options and other co-curricular activities • A Peer Advising program that provides students with the opportunity to learn from trained peers • Prospective and new student programming to welcome and help ease the transition into the Belk College of Business
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM OFFERS:
• Academic course credit for students engaged in internship experiences • Employer and alumni interactions through speaker and networking events • Leadership of special programs, such as the Business Honors Program, Belk Scholars Program, and Business Learning Community • Coordination of the Women in Business initiative • Professional development resources and workshops
FIND MORE INFORMATION AT belkcollege.charlotte.edu/niblockstudentcenter
Robert A. Niblock '84 The Niblock Student Center is named for Robert A. Niblock, retired CEO of Lowe’s and a Belk College alumnus, in recognition of his significant financial support and his desire to provide professional development opportunities for undergraduate students.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID Each year, scholarships are awarded to students through the Belk College of Business. ninerscholars.charlotte.edu Financial aid at UNC Charlotte consists of grants, scholarships, loans and student employment. All financial aid for incoming freshmen and transfer students is managed at the university level. finaid.charlotte.edu
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