Prospective Students
Thank you for your interest in the 2011 UNC Kenan-Flagler Alpha Challenge. The event will be held from Thursday, November 17th to Friday, November 18th at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC.
The Alpha Challenge is considered the premier MBA event in the investment management industry. The Alpha Challenge will pit teams from MBA programs around the country against one another in a competition focused around popular hedge fund trading strategies.
Each year, UNC Kenan-Flagler invites 5 prospective students to attend the Alpha Challenge. If selected, the school provides one night lodging in Chapel Hill (the evening of November 17th). We will also cover travel expenses up to $200.
We hope that you will join us for this unique on-campus opportunity and an inside look at UNC Kenan-Flagler and the exciting investment management industry.
This year's Application is not available, now. (the deadline for 2011 was Oct. 21)
Important information to remember:
- Apply early.
- Space is limited.
- Priority is given to candidates who plan to apply for next academic year entry.
- Candidates will be notified of their status via email by October 28, 2011.
Note: Participation in the Alpha Challenge does not guarantee admission to UNC Kenan-Flagler. If you are selected to participate in the Alpha challenge and have not already interviewed with Kenan-Flagler (for MBA admission), we will arrange for you to interview while you are on-campus.
All events on Thursday, November 17th and Friday, November 18th, 2011, will be held at:
The Carolina Inn
211 Pittsboro Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Please see the Schedule and Travel Info pages for more information.