School of Business
Build a Future That Means Business
At UNC Asheville’s School of Business, you’ll pair technical business expertise with durable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, building on our longstanding liberal arts and sciences tradition. You get everything students look for in a private college experience: faculty mentorship, hands-on learning, and a professional degree plan that guides your career preparation across your student journey, at a public university tuition price. You’ll graduate ready to contribute from your first day on the job.
Degrees
B.S. in Accounting
Learn to make sense of financial information, navigate tax questions, and help organizations plan ahead. Work closely with faculty and apply your skills through hands-on experiences.
B.S. in Business
Explore what makes organizations work, then test your ideas through projects with local businesses. Solve problems, spot opportunities, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your career.
B.S. in Economics
Ask important questions, like how small businesses recover after a hurricane or how tax refunds affect household finances. Explore these topics using economic ideas, data analysis, and real research experience.
B.S. in Business Analytics*
Use statistical tools, forecasting, and predictive modeling to solve business problems, turning data into insights that help organizations make better decisions.
*proposed
B.S. in Finance*
Analyze financial markets, evaluate investments, and help people and organizations plan for the future. Build skills in financial analysis and decision-making through practical coursework and hands-on experience. The School already offers a Minor in Finance.
*proposed
B.S. in Marketing*
Connect with audiences by understanding what people need and what drives decision-making. Develop skills in branding, market research, and digital strategy.
*proposed
Let’s Talk About Your Future
Interested in the School of Business? Fill out the form below to connect with our team and get more information about programs, hands-on learning, and your next steps at UNC Asheville. As a member of the UNC System, we offer scholarships and financial aid that make a business degree within reach for North Carolina students and beyond.
The Business program has not only given me useful lessons about the business field but also taught me real life lessons that I will always remember.
Career Center
Career Center
You don’t have to wait until senior year to figure out what comes next. Through your professional degree plan, you’ll connect coursework, hands-on experiences, and career goals across all four years. You’ll have people in your corner, too. Alongside UNC Asheville’s Career Center, a dedicated School of Business career coach will help you find internships and prepare you to make a strong impression on employers.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
See how businesses work beyond borders. Through study abroad opportunities at other universities, you can explore how culture shapes the way people work, buy, and make decisions. Past faculty-led programs have taken UNC Asheville students to Ghana, Ireland, India, Chile, and Argentina, with company visits and guest lectures connecting coursework to local business practices.
Join Business Clubs and Orgs
Join Business Clubs and Orgs
Connect with students who share your interests and put your skills to work together. Track financial markets with the Investment Club, connect with fellow accounting students through the Accountancy Association, or build your professional skills through Bridge-to-Business workshops, peer support, and networking. Along the way, you’ll make connections and give your résumé something to talk about.
I'm not just a name on the roster or a number in the classroom. The professors care about you and support you.
Meet the Faculty
Meet the Faculty
As a student in UNC Asheville’s School of Business, you’ll work closely with professors with a passion for teaching and research, along with extensive experience in consulting, law, public finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Along the way, you’ll build meaningful connections with mentors invested in your future.
Ready for what's next?
Pursue your bold ideas in the classroom, the lab, the field, and wherever else you want to take them. Your future starts at UNC Asheville.