School of Business

Wake Forest Business School challenges its students to think differently. From our first introduction into the school business students are asked to challenge what they are being taught and become engaged in the classroom to expand learning in the classroom. Also students in the business school are heavily involved in organizations on and off campus. Most students are double majors, and have internships/jobs during the school year.

Grade deflation is a number one complaint with business students. I understand that the business world expects people to be average, which translates to around a 'C' in school. Some professors explain this but not in a way that helps justify why they make it so hard to achieve an 'A' in their class. There is a balance between putting us in the best position to receive a job and teaching us the value of hard work that still needs to be achieved.

There is something special to be said about the Wake Forest community (old and new). We are proud to have gone to such an established organization. I have never been surrounded by more motivated, talented, and intellectual individuals. Everyone I come in contact with is very smart and involved in something. Despite being in the top of all of our high school classes, we are all well rounded and social. We may complain about the work load but I have found it all to be worth it. I couldn't be more proud to be a Demon Deacon.

The Business School would be stronger if it stopped grade deflating. As a result, business students' GPAs suffer, which limits the acceptance of job applications due to GPA restrictions. Teachers and students are well aware of this grade deflation, as well as some employers in the Southeast. However, not all employers are aware. My GPA is not indicative of the knowledge I have learned or my work ethic.

I am certain that there is no other business program in the country that combines the type of analytical and intuitive learning that Wake Forest provides. As graduates of the business program, we are better prepared than any other school's students. I have seen it first hand working with other students from the most prestigious universities in the world. Wake Forest teaches us the theory behind financial principles and also ensures that we can model these concepts in excel. We are regularly tested in a rigorous setting on our ability to not only provide technical analysis but also interpret that work. Our business program is the most comprehensive, complete, and rigorous curriculum in the country.

Upon entrance to the Business School the liberal arts experience of Wake Forest ends. The required coursework is so intense that one is unable to take any courses other than the classes needed for graduation.

Everything we learn gets tied back to real world application. We also do an incredible amount of work on teams, which prepares us well for working with others.

I think the accounting program could be stronger if undergraduate accounting majors and students in the masters of science in accountancy program (MSA) interacted more. Many of the students in the MSA program are external (came from other schools), so there is often a disconnect because many Wake Forest students have already established relationships with other Wake Forest students.

Wake does a great job at catering the business program to your needs. The workload is difficult and the courses are hard, but it is rewarding to learn everything the business school has to offer.

To make our business program stronger I would suggest increasing the computer technology aspect in each class. Incorporating tutorials on computer tool base systems.

The rigor of the coursework is above and beyond anything that I could have anticipated coming into the program. After completing this program I feel that I will be more than adequately prepared for the work ethic and hours required of me at any job I take in the future.

Implementing career counseling class early in students sophomore year to better help with deciding which major fits specifically with a student's skills and interest would take the program to the next level.

Wake focuses strongly on team projects since most work is done in teams. Also no classes are taught by TA's and the professors take a strong interest in you as a person and are always available. I talk to my professors about my classes but I also talk to them about the job search and sports.

I think the grading structure is very stringent and tough. The school is currently reevaluating the grading structure but since I am a 4th year, I will not reap the benefits. My GPA is lower than those in the job market due to our grade deflation policy at Wake Forest and many are not getting jobs because of that even though the Wake Forest student is much more intelligent and has a much stronger work ethic.

The small class sizes help give each student individual attention. The professors are extremely dedicated in the knowledge advancement of their students and construct their courses in order to prepare them for the real world to the best of their abilities. The professors and administration are extremely caring and make sure that student concerns are addressed.