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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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
Game night with the MBA Student Association! 🎲
Students got together for a round of Blood on the Clocktower, and the Evil Team took home the win! 😈
Meet Christopher Scott, director of data management at Enact Mortgage Insurance and a Jenkins MBA candidate!
Christopher spent most of his career in data analytics. "As my career progressed, I realized much of that understanding came from the bottom up," he says. "I wanted a broader leadership perspective and a better understanding of how decisions are made across an organization." This, and his desire to strengthen his leadership abilities, led him to the Jenkins MBA program.
The online program suits his lifestyle as a full-time professional about two decades into his career. "I lead a data management team, have four kids and two doodles, and lead the local Tableau and Snowflake user groups. The online, asynchronous format gives me the flexibility to fit school into a busy life." He says that learning to be a student again years after he last had formal education has been part of the experience.
Christopher says the team has significantly improved his leadership capabilities, and that it`s also extended his knowledge beyond data: "At a recent business meeting for a local nonprofit, I was able to understand and discuss the balance sheet and income statement because of my accounting course. I even explained some of it to my wife afterward."
His advice to anyone considering the MBA program is that it is never too late to start. "I waited almost 15 years into my career to pursue an MBA, and I am thankful for the experience I gained along the way. Sometimes I wish I had learned more about business, finance and economics earlier. Those years of work, though, give me context for what I am learning now."
Congratulations to Jenkins MBA alum Joydeep Ganguly for receiving the Professional Achievement Award at the Poole College Impact Awards!
The Professional Achievement Award honors a Poole College alumnus whose accomplishments shape their industry. Ganguly, who earned his MBA in 2006, is currently chief operations and quality officer at Agilent Technologies.
He previously held leadership roles at Gilead Sciences and Biogen, where he advanced manufacturing innovation, operational efficiency and sustainability. He`s earned significant industry recognition, including four World Economic Forum Lighthouse awards.
He also serves on NC State’s Operations and Technology Program Advisory Council.
