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High-value, high-return MBA

Pursue your MBA at NC State in Raleigh, with flexible online and in-person options built for meaningful career advancement.

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Why NC State Poole?

Choosing the right MBA program means balancing location, career access, and long-term opportunity. 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. Explore what you can do with an MBA degree and discover the value of a Jenkins MBA through the real-world experience and career outcomes our students achieve.

Start Your MBA at a Flagship STEM University

Jenkins MBA is AACSB-accredited and STEM-designated, with a strong focus on analytics, innovation and leadership. It blends rigorous academics with practical business application.

Our top strengths

Exceptional Value and Career Outcomes

Whether you’re accelerating, exploring or changing your career path, the Jenkins MBA supports your next step. Our in-house Career Center offers unlimited coaching, workshops and access to executive speakers.

Career Outcomes

Flexible and Customizable

Complete your MBA in as few as 21 months or extend your pace up to six years. Take classes online, in person in Raleigh or in a mix of both. Study abroad. Use electives to earn stackable graduate certificates, including Business AI.

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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.

Full-Time MBA

For students who want a focused, in-person MBA experience rooted in North Carolina’s Research Triangle.

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

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Online MBA

A flexible online MBA program built for working professionals who want strong career support without relocating.

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

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Connect with Us

Whether you’re just starting your search or ready to apply, we’re here to help you explore the Jenkins MBA program. Stay connected for student stories, alumni experiences, application tips and invitations to upcoming events.

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Oct 28

Wednesday10:00 AM

Jenkins MBA Admissions Office Hours at 321 Coffee

Oct 29

Thursday8:30 AM

Jenkins Graduate Programs Coffee Chat

Nov 05

Thursday6:00 PM

Military Thriving Panel

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.

Recently, our MBA students visited IBM’s RTP campus, where they connected with NC State alumni, learned about career opportunities, and gained insights into IBM’s recent innovations and the importance of business knowledge in the technology industry.

Thank you to Heather Morgan, Associate Director of Full-Time MBA Careers, and the rest of our Career Team for creating opportunities like these that give students valuable, firsthand insights into a variety of industries.

A special thank you to the IBM team and our NC State alumni for being gracious hosts and taking the time to share their experiences with our students!

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Making new friends, and reconnecting with old ones!

Our annual MBA Alumni Networking Mixer hosted by the Poole Career Center was a great evening filled with fellowship and connection for our current and former MBA students. Cheers to always returning to our Wolfpack roots! 🍻🐺

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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! 😈

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