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Poole College of Management 
Jenkins MBA

Full-time MBA

We prepare our students to lead at the forefront of today's evolving marketplace. Our students benefit from small class sizes, a flexible course format, an award-winning program curriculum, and active partnerships with more than 200 corporations. Our students complete the program ready to tackle actual business challenges using the latest technology and innovation.

Quick Facts – Full-time MBA

  • Accreditation: AACSB
  • Program length: 21 months
  • Credit hours: 54
  • In-State tuition estimate*: $55,732
  • Graduating class salary**: $95,606 (average salary) + $8,000 (average signing bonus)
  • Location: NC State campus, Raleigh, NC

    *See more details on the Tuition and Financial Aid page
    **Class of 2022

Average Base Salary Increase: $44,000

pre-program vs. post-program

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Average Hourly Rate for Interns: $37

Summer internships completed between the program’s first and second year

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No. 4 in Diversity

B-School Diversity Index, Bloomberg Businessweek, 2023

No. 20 in Business Analytics

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

$95,606 (average salary) + $8,000 (average signing bonus)

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Academic Excellence With Real-world Experience

Though the program is rigorous, social and extracurricular activities on campus and within the Raleigh community create a relaxing, fun atmosphere for students. Through student organizations and professional development opportunities, you’ll make connections at NC State that will prove invaluable long after graduation.

Students complete this AACSB-accredited MBA program at our downtown Raleigh campus in 21 months. Using comprehensive options, we successfully help nurture student interests and help you reach your career goals. We ensure that our students have the confidence and know-how to become highly effective business leaders.

MBA Admissions

You’re more than an application. We don’t want perfect applicants; we want real people. Acceptance into the Jenkins MBA program revolves around a candidate’s overall combination of academics, fit, unique strengths, and work experience.

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Launch your Career

A Jenkins MBA provides you with the tools needed to jump-start a successful management career. The program’s success is the result of a comprehensive and experiential academic program. Through our strong relationships with leading global businesses and the efforts of the career resources team, our students can network with recruiters from local, regional, and multinational companies. The Poole College of Management Centers and Initiatives provide students with resources and support to further their professional growth.