Why NC State Poole?
The ROI of Jenkins MBA
Is it worth it? Don’t take our word for it. Listen to some of our alumni and current students as they explain how they have seen an immediate impact from their MBA studies.
Ranked Among the Best
Our hands-on approach is turning heads – both in the academic field and global marketplace. Take a look at some of the facts and rankings that set us apart.
No. 4
in Employability Globally
The NC State Online MBA, recognized for its excellence in employability, is ranked No. 18 overall and No. 4 in employability (QS World University Rankings, 2024).
No. 11
Online MBA
in the U.S.
The NC State professional Online MBA program has been consistently top-ranked in the nation (The Princeton Review, 2025).
No. 20
Full-Time Business Analytics MBA
We are known for equipping our students with business analytics skills, one of the top skills employers are looking for (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
No. 1 in the Southeast for Entrepreneurship
Pick the Format that Suits You Best
Whether you want to accelerate your learning or have flexible pacing options, our programs are designed to help you succeed. You also have the ability to create a customized mix of online and face-to-face courses and outside-of-classroom experiences.
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Join the Jenkins MBA Wolfpack
You’re more than an application. Acceptance into the Jenkins MBA program revolves around a candidate’s overall combination of academics, fit, unique strengths and work experience. Our application process is smooth and does not require GMAT/GRE.
Where do #NCStateMBA students intern?
Amazon. bioMérieux. The Hershey Company. Rivian Automotive. Hitachi Energy.
Five of our full-time #NCStateMBA students shared their summer internship experiences with us. Over the past few months these students put their classroom learning into action.
Check it out at the link in our bio.
That`s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended our inaugural #NCStateMBA alumni summit last week.
You reconnected with the #GradPack. You learned about the evolving impact of AI on business and society. You gained practical approaches for AI implementation.
And a special thank you to all of our speakers and panelists, guests, and the planning team who made it happen.
Your turn—what do you want to see at the next summit? Let us know in the comments.
What do fly fishing and finding a job have in common? More than you`d think, according to Poole College`s Rob Handfield.
"After returning from a fly fishing vacation in Newfoundland on the Serpentine River pursuing the elusive and beautiful Atlantic salmon, it suddenly hit me that any type of job seeking activity has a number of parallels with fly fishing."
Check out Rob`s latest musings (#LinkInBio). Let us know in the comments if you agree with Rob!
Are you looking for the next big step in your career?
Have you always been interested in a graduate degree, but didn`t know where to start?
Great news—our Jenkins Graduate Programs open house is September 20. Join us on campus for an up close and personal look at the @ncstatemac, MBA, and Master of Management programs at @ncstatepoole.
Hear from our faculty directors, attend a Q&A with alumni, and meet current students—all in one morning.
PS. All attendees receive an application fee waiver.
Register at link in bio!
At #NCStateMBA, orientation is anything but boring.
This year our newest full-time MBA students participated in a case competition to round out their orientation experience. Over the course of a day our students discovered their case, prepped, presented in a qualifying and final round of presentations.
An all-star panel of eight judges evaluated our finalists` presentations and crowned a winner.
#ThinkAndDo
#GradPack — help us give a Wolfpack welcome to Heather Morgan, our new associate director of full-time MBA Careers!
She joins us from NYU, where she led a team of five to expand and scale graduate career services. Heather`s 20 years of experience spanning industry will be pivotal in how she provides vision and tactical direction to our career offerings.
Next time you see her, be sure to say hello!
#ThinkAndDo #PooleStaffSpotlight #NCStatePoole #NCStateMBA
“For us, it’s much more than a business—it’s personal.”
MBA alumnus Steve Wilcenski `07 founded Invicta Water to help families. His sister, Michele Printz, passed away from breast cancer. She lived near contaminated water for decades—Michele is Steve`s motivation to eliminate forever chemicals...forever.
Invicta has developed a continuous flow, in-situ system that both removes and destroys PFAS from drinking water, wastewater, and industrial runoff, without producing toxic byproducts or secondary waste.
Discover why the Wolfpack Investor Network is investing in Invicta @ the link in our bio.
One moment, you’re sitting at your first day of orientation. The next, you’re crossing the stage.🥹🎓
At orientation, our Full-Time MBA students took a moment to write a letter to their future selves. Signed and sealed to be opened on graduation day!
#NCStatePoole #NCStateMBA #Orientation @ncstatepoole
A standout experience for alumnus Andre Little `23 was spending time in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro during the `Business Sustainability in Emerging Markets` study abroad program.
In addition to #NCStateMBA and #NCStateMAC degrees, Andre also pursued our Business Sustainability Certificate to add more value as a management consultant.
#ThinkAndDo
Our NC State Jenkins MBA Full-Time Orientation kicked off this week at Nelson Hall! Welcomed in true Wolfpack fashion by Ms. Wuf, the newest MBAs are already teaming up, learning fast, and building connections that will carry them through the program. 👏 🎉
#NCStatePoole #NCStateMBA #GradPack #ThinkAndDo @ncstatepoole
Congrats, Julia! Welcome to the #GradPack! 🐺🐾
We`ll see you in a few weeks.
#ThinkAndDo
Raleigh Residency provides a unique way for our professional online #MBA students to network and develop their leadership skills.
These residencies offer more than just credit—they’re designed to help you sharpen key skills in communication, presentation, networking, decision-making and leadership.
But don`t take our word for it — take a look for yourself.
The Poole College Career Center welcomed over 50 employers in fields such as banking, energy and pharmaceuticals to its annual Employer Summit in June.
Highlights included:
📊 Annie Murray`s data-driven presentation on employment trends
🎙️#NCStateMBA alumna Alysia Baker Eve`s keynote address, `The Art of Storytelling`
"We had strong attendance from our employer partners, a dynamic speaker lineup, and high energy throughout the event." — Mark Green, director of career services
#LinkInBio to learn more about our career center
🎉 Big news! The Jenkins MBA online program has been ranked #11 in the nation by @theprincetonreview in their 2025 list of Best Online MBA Programs.
We’re proud to offer a program that’s flexible, affordable and designed to meet the needs of today’s working professionals. 💻🎓
Thank you to our amazing students, faculty and staff who made this possible!
#OnlineMBA #NCStateMBA #PrincetonReview @NCStatePoole
Even as an #online MBA student, Deion Doubledee knew he wanted to build community with his fellow students, faculty, and the #gradpack network.
Participating in Raleigh Residency helped him build lasting connections early into his #NCStateMBA journey.
Raleigh Residency is an experience designed to help our students sharpen key skills in communication, presentation, networking, decision-making and leadership.
“I entered the program without knowing anyone and emerged with seven close friends.”
How do you measure the best-run companies? Since 2017, the Drucker Institute has tracked this using data that includes supply-chain performance.
Now, that supply-chain data has a new name: the Tariff-Resilience Index.
Rob Handfield spoke to the Wall Street Journal about the changes.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Poets & Quants released their 2025 Best and Brightest Online MBA list, including #NCStateMBA online student Matt Conti.
A healthcare professional and advocate, Matt`s ultimate goal is to continue pursuing healthcare leadership and to, "be in a position to transform healthcare for the better."
In the feature, Matt answers questions about his Wolfpack experience and what he enjoys about online learning. Read the Q&A at the link in our bio.
📢 Jenkins MBA alumni—this is for you!
Join us for the first-ever Elevate: Jenkins MBA Alumni Summit on Friday, August 22, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. @NCState.
➔ Hear from faculty + industry leaders
➔ Explore how AI is changing the future of work
➔ Reconnect with the Wolfpack at dedicated networking sessions
🔥 Early Bird Registration ($75) ends August 1
Tap the link in bio to register today!
#NCStateAlumni #PoolePack #NCStateMBA #NCStatePoole @ncstatepoole
What a night! 🎉 We welcomed our newest Jenkins MBA students to campus during our Admitted Student Networking Mixer at the Albright Entrepreneurship Garage. From great convos to new connections, it was the perfect way to kick off the Wolfpack journey.
Here’s to our next group of rock stars — we can’t wait to see what you do next! 🐺📈
#NCStateMBA #AdmittedStudents #GradPack #PoolePack @ncstatepoole
Join us in congratulating MBA alumnus Seth London ‘08 on his promotion at LeChase Construction Services. In his role as executive vice president, Seth will continue leading LeChase’s southeast region.
With over two decades of experience and two NC State degrees, Seth represents the best of what it means to be part of the Wolfpack: technically sharp, business-savvy, and committed to building strong communities.
Congrats, Seth!
