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. 11
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, 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)
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.
Congratulations to our Jenkins MBA Faculty Award Winners! The following faculty members were acknowledged at Poole College’s year-end meeting:
Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya – Poole College Teaching Excellence Award
Patrick Flynn and Stefanie Robinson – Poole College Research Impact Award
Chris Hitch – Graduate Student Advisory Board Faculty Member of the Year
Rishika Rishika – University Faculty Scholars Award
“My cohort is full of incredibly intelligent, capable and kind individuals. I have made lifelong friends through this program.”
Rylie Newman `26 joined our #NCStateMBA through NC State`s 2+2 program, which offers conditional acceptance into the MBA program after completing two years of full-time work experience.
Her experience was defined by the people around her—fellow students, faculty and the career services team.
On faculty: "We are fortunate to learn from faculty and staff who are leaders in their respective fields."
Her cohort: "I feel so privileged to have learned and grown alongside such incredible professionals."
Coaching: "The one-on-one access to career coaching is something I have found to be very special."
Next for Rylie is a two-year rotational leadership development program with AT&T`s Marketing Excellence Program. We can`t wait to see what you #ThinkAndDo Rylie.
Sarah Jane Simpson is one of our Professional MBA students on this year`s Sustainable Business in Emerging Markets global program. The program spends time in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sarah shares some of her experience:
"In São Paulo we visited the Natura headquarters which is a cosmetics company that is recognized globally for its commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing of Amazonian ingredients. This was an amazing opportunity and definitely a highlight of the trip! We also visited Litro de Luz which is a non-profit organization that is providing solar powered lighting solutions to communities in need as well as Petra Hub. Additionally, we went to University of São Paulo for a panel with B-Corp representatives and to meet with our practicum project companies."
Follow her journey at @pooleglobal on Instagram.
