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Graduate Programs in Business
Whether you are looking to advance your career or start a new one, Western Carolina University's College of Business can provide the skills, credentials and support you need to improve performance and increase opportunities. Offering flexible programs online as well as convenient in-person programs in Asheville, WCU’s College of Business provides a broad range of graduate degree programs for working professionals looking to elevate their careers.
Asheville Programs
Online Information Sessions
Register for an upcoming virtual info session. You'll learn about your program including application details, program highlights, and have an opportunity to ask questions of the program director or faculty member.
Real Stories, Real Experiences
Meet some of the graduates from the master's programs in the College of Business and how obtaining an advanced degree has impacted their careers.
Master of Accountancy
Alumnae give back by serving on accounting board. “These amazing young women became a part of the WCU family as students, but continue to give back to the WCU community and the accounting profession by lending their expertise and talents as advisory board members…"
Master of Business Administration
First-generation student Kenyatta Fortune prospers in graduate school. Three-time graduate of Western Carolina University, Kenyatta worked a full-time job while completing his MBA.
Master of Entrepreneurship in Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Natalie Newman knew she had the drive and ambition to run her own business, but what she needed was direction and inspiration. She found that and more through WCU’s online Master of Entrepreneurship in Innovation Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Master of Project Management
WCU alumna blends project management with hospitality. With a flexible online format, Michaela Schmidlin found that hospitality management and project management go hand in hand.
Master of Science in Sport Management
The master of sport management program helped Rory Jimerson advance his career, becoming the director of athletic facilities for a Division I university.
“The program is built for working professionals, so you can do it while you are working full-time. There was a core group of us who came together in classes and we still keep in touch, which shows what a supportive program it is…"
Emily McCurry
MBA 17', Business North Carolina 2020 Trailblazer