Student Ambassadors
2025-2026 M.S. IN MANAGEMENT AMBASSADORS
Belk College Graduate Student Ambassadors enjoy interacting with potential new students — like you!— and can help answer questions about the program.
Please reach out directly to the Ambassadors to learn more about what it’s like being an M.S. in Management student.

Meet KIANA BERNARD
“I chose the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte because, after attending the open house and learning more about the program, faculty and student perspectives, it felt like the best fit for me. The program aligned closely with the goals I was striving toward at the time, and I truly believe I made the right decision for my growth and future.”
- Program (Full-Time, Part-Time): Part-Time
- Current Employer: Spectrum Reach
- Position: Digital Ad Ops Specialist
- Anticipated Graduation: May 2026
- Previous Institutions and Degrees: Hampton University, Strategic Communications
- Favorite Place in Charlotte: Uptown
- Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Dream Job: Nonprofit Director of Media Relations
Meet hadley templeton
“I chose the Belk College of Business over other programs and colleges because Charlotte offers great business opportunities, and joining this program gives me the chance to make a name for myself through strategic connections in the city.”

- Program (Full-Time, Part-Time): Full-Time
- Anticipated Graduation: May 2026
- Previous Institutions and Degrees: UNC Charlotte, B.A. in Communication Studies and B.H. in Japanese Studies
- Favorite Place in Charlotte: Noda
- Hometown: Franklin, NC
- Dream Job: Brand Management
Advice from our ambassadors

If someone had told me at the beginning of my college career that I would one day pursue a Master of Science in Management, I would have laughed and dismissed the idea.

Searet Khan ’25 explores her journey from psychology to business.