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Embracing the Cohort Culture

Embracing the Cohort Culture

New Belk College Program Builds Strength From Diversity
   September 25, 2018

As the Master of Science in Management students entered their program, they immediately embraced the cohort model.  The diverse group quickly adopted its own culture, centered around supporting each other, and drawing upon individual strengths to benefit all.  The group personifies the concept of “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Beginning with...

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UNC Charlotte Developing Regional Five-Year Housing Study

UNC Charlotte Developing Regional Five-Year Housing Study

Childress Klein Center for Real Estate introduces 'The State of Housing in Charlotte'
   September 24, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sept. 24, 2018 - The Childress Klein Center for Real Estate at UNC Charlotte is launching a five-year research project, the State of Housing in Charlotte, to provide policymakers, real estate professionals, and the general public a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the housing markets in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The intent is for the report to...

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"Entrepreneurship Decisions" reveals live examples of managing capital

"Entrepreneurship Decisions" reveals live examples of managing capital

Speaker series open to public - draws business community and students alike
   September 21, 2018

Have you ever met a unicorn?

If you attended UNCC’s Belk College of Business Entrepreneurship Decisions discussion on August 29, then you had the privilege to listen to Chris Elmore, one of the founders of AvidExchange (currently valued at $1.4 billion) and North Carolina’s only unicorn (tech startup that reaches $1 billion...

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Green Light Ahead for Economy; Caution Signal for International Trade?

Green Light Ahead for Economy; Caution Signal for International Trade?

   September 12, 2018
Economic Forecast presentationThe economy of the United States and North Carolina continues to accelerate, yet international trade could be entering a caution zone, UNC Charlotte professor and economist...

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International Reception Welcomes Global Graduate Students as New 49ers

International Reception Welcomes Global Graduate Students as New 49ers

International Reception provides an opportunity for incoming students to learn, engage and network.
   September 7, 2018

The Belk College of Business is proud to welcome 19 incoming international graduate students from global partner institutions. This select group of students was welcomed to UNC Charlotte by Steve Ott, Dean of the Belk College of Business, with an evening International Reception on Friday, August 24.

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Young Professionals Converge at Belk College for Leadership Development

Young Professionals Converge at Belk College for Leadership Development

Professionals from across the region gather for exclusive insight and networking
   September 4, 2018
Now more than ever, young professionals need to ask themselves “What sets me apart as an employee and leader” to secure employment opportunities and advance their careers. And many young professionals sought answers to that question at the recent Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Leadership Convergence in August.

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Organic Mentorship:  DBA Provides Natural Structure for Supportive Culture

Organic Mentorship: DBA Provides Natural Structure for Supportive Culture

Introducing the 2021 Class of DBA Scholars
   August 30, 2018

Let’s face it:  any doctoral program will be rigorous.  This includes the Belk College of Business Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA).  The select few who accept this challenge are top quality, with firm resolve, aggressive goals, and a driving purpose.  Often, a professional of this caliber is independent enough to tackle...

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Belk College graduate student orientation:  photo gallery

Belk College graduate student orientation: photo gallery

Fall 2018 kicks off with orientation for incoming graduate students: photo gallery of event
   August 23, 2018

We are proud to welcome the incoming Belk College of Business graduate students!  The Belk College graduate students attending orientation represesnted many of the programs, including Mater of Accountancy (MACC), MBA, M.S. in Economics, M.S. in Management, M.S. in Mathematical Finance and M.S. in Real Estate,  The faculty and staff of the Belk College enjoyed...

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International Students Explore Global Experiences at Belk College

International Students Explore Global Experiences at Belk College

Global Competitiveness in Latin American Market
   August 21, 2018

In July, students from both Mexico and the U.S. gathered to exchange, expand and experience in an international learning forum like no other.  The popular “Global Competitiveness in Latin American Market” course joined together students traveling from EGADE Business School Tecnologico de Monterrey,...

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Belk College Launches First M.S. in Management with a Message of Passion, Purpose and Impact

Belk College Launches First M.S. in Management with a Message of Passion, Purpose and Impact

The inaugural cohort of the UNC system’s very first M.S. in Management kicks off with orientation.
   July 27, 2018

The first class of twenty eight M.S. in Management graduate students gathered on June 28 for orientation, embarking upon a 10 ½ month journey to their advanced degree.  These students bring varied disciplines and bachelor degrees, from engineering to...

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