Why NC State Poole?
The ROI of Jenkins MBA
Is the Jenkins MBA worth it? Hear from alumni and current students as they share how the program strengthened their leadership, expanded their networks and created new career opportunities.
Ranked Among the Best
Our hands-on approach is turning heads in academia and the global marketplace. Explore the facts and rankings behind an MBA recognized for employability.
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. 15
Online MBA in the U.S.
The NC State Professional Online MBA has been consistently ranked among the top online MBA programs in the nation (The Princeton Review, 2026).
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)
A Leader 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.
Jenkins MBA Programs at a Glance
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (full-time) or online with Raleigh residencies
- Accreditation: AACSB-accredited; STEM-designated
- Formats: Full-time and online MBA options
- Career Support: Free lifelong career coaching
Pick the Format that Suits You Best
Whether you’re seeking an immersive, full-time MBA experience in Raleigh or a flexible online MBA with access to face-to-face courses and in-person experiences, our programs are designed to adapt to your goals.
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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.
Life in the Jenkins MBA
Meet Jordan Hjelmquist! He`s Director, Program Management Lead at Pfizer and graduated form the Jenkins MBA program in 2024.
"I entered the MBA program after spending five or six years in highly technical roles," he says. "I wanted to contribute to broader business discussions and pursue larger leadership opportunities, but I needed more exposure to finance, accounting and supply chain. The MBA gave me a structured way to build that business acumen while continuing to work."
Jordan earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at NC State before going into the workforce. He started his MBA journey at a different university, and moved back to NC State because of the better value and flexibility. "Jenkins also made the credit-transfer process straightforward, so I continued the degree without losing momentum."
"While leading operations at a Pfizer facility in Sanford, I pursued a global supply chain role based in Raleigh. I used the supply chain coursework I had completed through the MBA to demonstrate my readiness for the position, and the program directly supported my move into that role." His long term goal is to lead a manufacturing site.
We`re proud of you, Jordan!
Meet more of the students who will be participating in our Internship Insights panel on Sept. 2!
Elmer Gbedee interned at Shure as a supply chain analyst. He helped their procurement team during their its SAP S/4HANA migration. “The people I’ve met have been the highlight of my internship," he says.
Tucker Hearon spent the summer interning with NetApp. As a professional services digital transformation consultant, he analyzed user engagement data, developed reporting frameworks and identified ways to measure the business impact of AI-enabled knowledge management solutions.
Ainur Mingazova worked Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) as a technology commercialization consultant. She helped startups navigate commercialization challenges and bring innovative ideas to market.
Hear from these three and more at the upcoming panel, and sign up at the link in our bio.
We asked Jenkins MBA students at the First-Year and Second-Year Gathering what they`re excited about this semester. Here`s what they told us, in between pickleball volleys at Pin Point Raleigh.
