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High-value, high-return MBA

Pursue an NC State MBA for superb career results and unmatched customization.

Why NC State Poole?

Raleigh is ranked by Forbes as the best place for business and careers, in addition to being one of the world’s top five emerging tech hubs. At NC State Poole College of Management, we focus on learning by doing from day one by collaborating closely with companies in Raleigh’s thriving downtown, the wider Research Triangle and beyond.

Start Your MBA at a Flagship STEM University

Jenkins MBA is STEM-designated and accredited by AACSB and has a strong focus on analytics, innovation and leadership.

Our top strengths

Exceptional Value and Career Outcomes

We can help you accelerate, explore or change your career trajectory. Our in-house Career Center provides unlimited career coaching and training via workshops and C-Suite speakers.

Career Outcomes

Flexible and Customizable

Finish the program in 21 months or 6 years. Take classes online, in-person or by mixing both. Study abroad. Use electives to earn stackable certificates – now featuring the new Business AI certificate!

Ways to customize

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. 6
in Employability

The NC State Online MBA is ranked No. 6 in employability and No. 11 overall in North America (QS World University Rankings, 2026).

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)

Leaders in Business Analytics, AI and Entrepreneurship

U.S. News & World Report ranks our undergraduate and graduate business analytics programs among the top 10 nationwide, and Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine rank our entrepreneurship programs No. 4 in the Southeast.

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.

Full-Time MBA

Program Length: Two years

Delivery: Main campus in Raleigh

Stackable Certificates: Business AI, business analytics, business leadership, business sustainability, technology entrepreneurship and commercialization, marketing, finance, operations and supply chain management.

High-impact experiences: Internships, job search, global programs, student organizations, case competitions, leadership series.

Start: August

Financial Aid: Graduate assistantships and scholarships are available for selected full-time students

Free Lifelong Career Support, including career coaching

Learn more

Online MBA

Program Length: 21 months or up to 6 years (most students complete the degree in 3 years)

Delivery: Online courses (mainly asynchronous; synchronous available) plus two required in-person residencies, as well as optional weekend hybrid courses.

Stackable Certificates: Business AI, business analytics, business leadership, business sustainability, technology entrepreneurship and commercialization, marketing, finance, operations and supply chain management.

High-impact experiences: Required in-person residency in Raleigh, plus optional global programs, non-credit leadership program, career coaching and networking events.

Start: August or January

Financial Aid: Scholarships are available for selected online students

Free Lifelong Career Support, including career coaching

Learn more

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Feb 02

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[CANCELLED] Coffee & Lunch with Jenkins MBA – Charlotte

Feb 02

Monday5:00 PM

Access MBA Event – Charlotte

Feb 04

Wednesday6:00 PM

Virtual Information Session

Marcus Rountree, ‘12, Senior Manager of Product Management at McDonald’s

As a first-generation college graduate eager to inspire and invest in the next generation, Marcus saw the NC State Full-time MBA as an opportunity to enhance his natural skill set, broaden his career opportunities and maximize his earning potential.

Town of Knightdale Mayor Jessica Day, ’23 Hones Leadership Skills with Online Jenkins MBA

Jessica Day became the first African American female to be elected to the Knightdale Town Council in 2017, became mayor pro tem in 2019 and was elected mayor in 2021. Learn more as Jessica shares about her unexpected journey into town council and her personal growth.

CEO Ted Mosler, ’02 Advocates for the Value of an MBA – Especially for Those With Tech Backgrounds

Gilero CEO Ted Mosler grew up with a mind for engineering and a passion for entrepreneurship and found the bridge to fill the gap to be the Jenkins MBA Program.

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.

Admissions Process

Life in the Jenkins MBA

See how our students are shaping their careers and communities. Explore the moments that define the Jenkins MBA.

Join us in celebrating strong career outcomes for the full-time NC State Jenkins MBA Class of 2025! 🎓 🎉

We’re proud to share the impressive career results — a testament to the quality of our #GradPack students, the strength of our curriculum and our connections with employers across industries.

✨ 85.7% secured employment within three months
🏢 Top employers include Bank of America, IBM, Ford and Procter & Gamble
💼 Avg. salary: $104,773 | Avg. signing bonus: $15,289

A huge congratulations to our graduates and a big thank you to our corporate partners who help make these career successes possible! 👏

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Today we are honored to celebrate our consistent excellence in business analytics! Ranked #12 in Business Analytics from US News, our Online MBA continues to shine nationally.

We strive to meet the shifting needs of students and our corporate partners, today and in the future.

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Last night our #NCStateMBA community gathered for the Supply Chain & Manufacturing Sector Summit—an evening of connection, insight and leadership.

Rob Handfield moderated a discussion on how to build resilient supply chains, how AI is impacting raw material sourcing, and evolving skill sets in demand. He was joined by:
Carol Kozar – Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement at SAS Institute, Practicum Advisor at NC State
Jon Pershke – Investor, Practicum Advisor at NC State, Retired from Lenovo
Chris Hagestad – Principal at Norge Consulting, Previously at Advance Auto Parts

Thank you to our panelists for a fascinating discussion!

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