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.
Meet Ph.D. candidate Arianna Minzoni.
Equipped with a master`s degree in industrial and bimolecular biotechnology and global experiences, Arianna decided to pursue a doctoral degree in chemical engineering at NC State.
But that wasn`t all—Arianna decided to pursue MBA courses alongside her Ph.D. to better understand business operations, focusing on our Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (TEC) program.
"TEC has given me a clear picture of the full pathway from bench to commercialization: what it takes to translate a scientific discovery into a product, and what key challenges and opportunities are along that journey.”
"Our employers consistently tell us our graduates are hungry, humble and bright."
—Annie Murray, Director of Graduate Career Services
CBS 17`s Trent Gilbreath spent the day visiting @ncstatepoole and speaking with faculty, staff and students about the Jenkins Graduate Programs experience.
His take? The programs lead to exciting new chapters for our students.
It can be true that as siblings head off to college, some may be ready for a break from each other. But that’s not the case for recent graduates Jannah and Shaan Shakil.
When the two found their time as students in the Poole College of Management overlapping in the past few years, they didn’t think once about getting away from each other — they thought about showing up for each other.
On May 9 they walked across the commencement stage just a few hours apart. Jannah earned her #NCStateMBA and Shaan, his undergraduate degree in business administration.
There is no sibling rivalry cliché here.
“I get so many resources through Poole advisors and career coaches, and I pass those on to [Shaan],” Jannah reports. “Sometimes I get a little strict with him but it’s because I’ve been through it.”
“She keeps me in line,” Shaan said. “She knows I’m getting to certain points and she makes sure I do what needs to be done.”
For now, it’s no surprise that a joint graduation party is in the works. As for the future? We know these two siblings will keep finding reasons to show up for one another.
