The Best Business Schools in Charlotte for 2027

The Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte prepares students as entry-level generalists for planning, directing and coordinating health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations and nonprofit agencies. Students complete general education requirements, 36 credit hours within the major, and electives or a minor to reach the 120 credits required for the degree. The curriculum follows competency domains informed by the American College of Healthcare Executives, including communication, leadership, professionalism, knowledge of the care environment, and business skills. Students can pursue the degree on the main campus or online, and the page says most finish in three to six semesters, with four or five the most common plans. An early-entry route into the school's Master of Health Administration is available to exceptional students.

UNC Charlotte graduates 69% of its students and admits 80% of applicants. In-state tuition is $3,812, compared with $19,065 out of state. The program holds a Program Score of 88.6 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want a healthcare management bachelor's with an online option, and those who may continue to a graduate degree in health administration or public health. Declaring the major requires good academic standing, meaning a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Winthrop University's College of Business and Technology is developing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) designed to be flexible and well rounded. The page says the degree is pending South Carolina Commission on Higher Education approval, with a projected start of January 2027, and that the school reports AACSB International accreditation. Students build a foundation in core business disciplines and customize their coursework through concentrations. General Business blends foundational knowledge with data, technology and decision-making skills, including AI and emerging technologies across several courses. Accounting and Financial Management covers financial and managerial accounting, tax, auditing and finance, with data analytics and visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.

Federal data show a 57% graduation rate and a 79% admit rate. Tuition is $13,998 in-state and $27,996 out-of-state. The program earns a Program Score of 76.1 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want an AACSB-backed business degree with room to specialize, with the caveat that the degree has not yet received final approval.

Johnson C. Smith University's Department of Business Administration offers a bachelor's program with six concentrations: Accounting, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing and Retail Management. Students can also add minors in Business Administration, Entrepreneurial Studies or Public Leadership. The department says its faculty provide hands-on learning through corporate and community partnerships, workshops, competitions and a business lab. Student organizations include Delta Mu Delta, NABA, the American Marketing Association and the Entrepreneurial Hub. The page points to the university's location in Charlotte as a source of internships and networking, and says business partners help shape the courses. Graduates are listed as working at employers such as Wells Fargo, Deloitte and JPMorgan Chase.

Federal data show a 45% admit rate and a 34% graduation rate at Johnson C Smith University, which enrolls 1,302 students. Tuition is $19,270 for in-state and out-of-state students. The Program Score of 70.7 out of 100 is the basis of its ranking. The program suits students who want to choose a specialty inside a business degree, value one-on-one attention from professors, and want to study in an urban setting close to large employers. The graduation rate is worth weighing as you plan for support and time to degree.