Wake Forest School of Business

Future in Focus

A two-day, on-campus look at life as a graduate business student in our Accountancy, Business Analytics, or Management programs. 

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📅 October 23 - 24
📍 Winston-Salem, NC
💼 Travel & Lodging expenses covered
Apply by Oct. 11

Future in Focus Fall 2026

Your seat is waiting

We’d love to see you at Future in Focus this fall. Submitting your event application only takes a few minutes. Don’t forget the deadline is October 11.

  • 📅 October 23–24
  • 📍 Winston-Salem, NC
  • ⏰ Apply by October 11
Future in Focus Highlight Reel
IS this where you take your next step? 

We'll help you find out through:

  • Interactive Sessions: Sit in on sessions led by expert faculty.
  • Community Connections: Network with current students, alumni, faculty, and our career coaches.
  • Campus & Culture: Explore our campus and student life.

By the end of the event, you'll have a clear answer: where an accelerated master's degree in Accountancy, Business Analytics or Management could actually take you, and whether it's your next step. 

Space is limited to keep the experience personalized. Interested candidates must submit a Future in Focus application and be selected. Apply by October 11.

Fall 2025
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Attendees

35

Universities

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Majors

Wake Forest University School of Business
Jordan Shortt, 2025 Future in Focus Attendee

I spent two days strengthening my personal brand, learning from insightful lectures on the use of AI in industry and education, hearing from student and faculty panels, and building meaningful connections with the next generation of business leaders.

Jordan Shortt

Future in Focus 2025 Attendee

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is this for?

This event is designed for recent graduates and current undergraduate juniors and seniors who want to learn more about our programs, community, and whether graduate business education is for them.

How do I arrange travel and lodging?

Once admitted to Future in Focus your travel and lodging will be covered by Wake Forest School of Business. You will be contacted by a representative of the Enrollment Team to arrange your travel and lodging. 

Do I have to apply to a graduate business program to attend?

Whether you’ve already applied to one of our programs or are still exploring your options, this event gives you a firsthand look at the Wake Forest graduate business experience so you can decide if this is where you belong. A graduate business application is not required to attend this event.