UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
THE DIFFERENCE IS CHARLOTTE.
• Location: Charlotte isn’t just our location. It’s our edge , giving students, researchers and partners real access to opportunity in one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities.
• Dual AACSB Accreditation: We’re one of fewer than 2% of business schools worldwide to hold this distinction in both business and accounting.
• Top-Ranked: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as among the nation’s best , UNC Charlotte was also recently awarded Carnegie’s R1 Status , signifying the high caliber of our research.
• Exponential Growth: We’re the largest undergraduate business program in the state, with over 5,100 students from all 50 states and 138 countries.
• 40,400+ #BusinessNiner alumni network [Fall 2025]
• 60% of our alumni live/work in the Charlotte region [Fall 2025]
• 5,137 current undergraduate students [Fall 2025]
• 100+ full-time faculty with global expertise
• 79% of seniors completed an internship before graduating [Career Center]
• 91% of grads working FT, PT or enrolled in continuing education
• #1 producer of finance graduates in N.C. [Fall 2025] [2024 NDS]
• $64,500+ average starting salary post-graduation [2024 NDS]
BELK COLLEGE BY THE NUMBERS
ACCOUNTING
Accounting is the information backbone of any business and is critical for the successful management of any organization. Our programs leverage established relationships within the Charlotte accounting community and have an active recruiting pipeline to the Big 4, national, regional and top local accounting firms as well as leading corporations and financial institutions.
MAJORS
• Accounting, B.S.
• Finance/Accounting joint concentration, B.S.B.A.
“The feedback my professors provided me as well as their ability to help, especially when I couldn’t understand concepts, was huge.”
- Brian Lopez Villanueva ‘ 25 International business, finance and accounting triple major of students are in continuing ed or employment
The Business Analytics major involves collecting and analyzing data using computational, statistical and mathematical models and methods to achieve competitive advantage through better decisions in uncertain business environments. Graduates are prepared for jobs involving data-driven business intelligence, decision models and big data analytics.
MAJOR
• Business Analytics, B.S.B.A. SKILLS YOU’LL NEED
• Analytical problem solving
• Business process skills
• Communication skills
• Information technology skills
• Organizational skills
ECONOMICS
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.
MAJORS
• Economics, Business concentration, B.S.
• Economics, Liberal Arts concentration, B.S.
MINOR
• Economics, Minor
EARLY ENTRY
• Economics, M.S., Early Entry Exceptional students admitted to the M.S. in Economics Early Entry program can apply 12 graduate credits towards the completion of both undergraduate and graduate degrees.
FINANCE
Majoring in finance at UNC Charlotte’s Belk College of Business gives you access to industry-leading professors and lecturers, a powerful alumni network and the opportunity to manage a live investment portfolio — all while learning in the nation’s second largest banking hub.
MAJORS
• Finance, Finance concentration, B.S.B.A.
• Finance, Finance/Accounting joint concentration, B.S.B.A.
• Finance, Real Estate concentration, B.S.B.A.
• Finance, Risk Management and Insurance concentration B.S.B.A.
The annual Belk College Financial Services Career Fair connects students and alumni with employers in the financial services industry.
Learn more in our Queen City Career Guide.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
International Business focuses on the management of a business on a global scale. You’ll learn how to apply a global perspective to the fundamental disciplines of business — finance, management, marketing, etc. — for organizations whose business transactions cross national borders.
MAJOR
• International Business, B.S.B.A.
MINOR
The Belk College of Business Management major is focused on developing ethical, strategic leaders prepared to excel in diverse organizational settings. Through experiential learning, expert faculty and a rigorous curriculum, students gain the skills necessary to lead teams, manage operations and drive organizational performance in an evolving business landscape.
MAJORS
• Management, Human Resource Management concentration, B.S.B.A.
• Management, Organizational Management concentration, B.S.B.A.
You can go ANYWHERE with the Belk College of Business
• International Management, Minor Switzerland? France? Italy? Discover the study abroad locations available for International Business majors at edabroad.charlotte.edu.
Center for Leadership Science takes an interdisciplinary approach to researching and teaching leadership, and addresses the barriers and challenges that emerging leaders face in rising to leadership positions.
4 Semesters of coursework in a
1 st Center for Leadership Science in the region
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
A Management Information Systems (MIS) degree from the Belk College of Business prepares you to understand the function of information technologies and systems in business organizations, and it provides the knowledge and skills you will need when you analyze, design, develop and manage information systems.
MAJOR
• Management Information Systems, B.S.B.A.
MINOR
• Management Information Systems, Minor
What’s the difference between MIS & Computer Science?
• MIS: Integration of technology and business processes to improve organizational efficiency.
• Computer Science: Theoretical and practical aspects of computing.
MARKETING
Marketing is a dynamic, data-driven discipline that integrates product innovation, branding, consumer strategy and promotion. As a marketing major, you’ll gain the skills to anticipate market transformations and proactively respond to evolving customer needs. In today’s global economy, digital marketing and AI-driven tools are revolutionizing consumer connection. Marketers now lead with data, creativity and technology, powering everything from personalized campaigns to predictive consumer insights.
MAJORS
• Marketing, Marketing concentration, B.S.B.A.
• Marketing, Digital/AI Marketing concentration, B.S.B.A.
UNC Charlotte’s American Marketing Association Collegiate Chapter offers professional development, leadership and networking opportunities. Visit unccharlotteama.org for more information!
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
The Operations and Supply Chain Management major prepares you to design, manage and improve supply chains that ensure the efficient and effective flow of goods, services and information. With this major, you’ll develop skills in areas such as inventory management, forecasting, quality assurance, process design, logistics, supplier selection and project management.
MAJOR
• Operations and Supply Chain Management, B.S.B.A. MINOR
• Operations and Supply Chain Management, Minor
Designed for working professionals, our online Business Administration, B.S.B.A. can be completed in as little as two years full-time and is the perfect way to gain the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to manage today’s organizations.
UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Open to all UNC Charlotte undergraduate students, the Undergraduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship can provide students with an understanding of how to think and act entrepreneurially in efficient and effective ways.
NIBLOCK STUDENT CENTER
From the beginning of your undergraduate career until graduation, the award-winning 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
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.
Robert A. Niblock '84
STUDENT LIFE
Whether you’re a first-time student on campus or are transferring in from somewhere else, student life is an important part of your university experience. You can:
• Represent the College as a Peer Guide, Peer Advisor or Belk College Champion.
• Sharpen your leadership skills and learn about professional development as part of the Business Honors Program.
• Meet other first-generation students and learn about campus resources in the FIT for Business program.
• Find your people at one of our 16 student organizations.
• Advance the progress of professional women in the workforce with the Women in Business Initiative.
HIGH-IMPACT EXPERIENCES
• Internships
• Study Abroad
• Project-Based Learning
• Undergraduate Research
• Case Competitions, Hackathons, Experiential Workshops/Seminars
• Significant Leadership MORE ON GOLD STANDARD STUDY ABROAD
210+ #BusinessNiners traveled the globe as part of our study abroad programs last year.
$200,000+ in scholarships were awarded to support study abroad in 2024-2025.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
Gold Standard recognizes students who go above and beyond in preparing for career success. Complete at least three high-impact experiences and you’ll graduate with special distinction, a gold medallion at Commencement and a digital badge to showcase on your résumé, LinkedIn and job applications.
Admissions for undergraduate students is managed at the university level, through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Campus Tours
• Open House
• Virtual Info Sessions
Each year, hundreds of scholarships are awarded to students through the Belk College of Business. Explore your options at the University Scholarship Office.
ACCREDITATION
The Belk College of Business has been accredited by the AACSB and SACSCOC. See how our accreditation makes us a top-tier choice for your education.
