Why Jenkins MBA?
Uncover what sets us apart.
1. Excellence at a Great Value
Rated as one of the nation’s top MBA programs, we combine excellent value with innovation in business education to create one seriously smart career investment.
- No. 11 online MBA in the U.S. Offered since 2011, our Online MBA has been consistently ranked as a top program in the nation, most recently by The Princeton Review (2024).
- No. 4 online MBA in employability globally. The NC State MBA is proud to be recognized by the QS World University Rankings (2024) for providing exceptional value to students eager to advance or pivot in their careers.
- Top business school to master business analytics. Our online and full-time MBA programs – ranked No. 7 and No. 20 for business analytics by the US News and World Report (2023-24) – equip you with the skills to drive data-driven decisions through hands-on projects with real companies.
- No. 1 in the Southeast for graduate entrepreneurship (The Princeton Review, 2022). Our students and alumni can collaborate with companies with NC State roots through the Wolfpack Investor Network (WIN) or take advantage of the many programs, like the Andrews Launch Accelerator or the Mentorship Program.
In recognition of our innovation and high standard of instruction, the NC State Jenkins MBA program is accredited by AACSB International.
2. Ultimate Flexibility
Our definition of flexibility encompasses a wide range of possibilities. Finish the program in 21 months or 6 years. Take classes online, in-person or by mixing both. Study abroad. Enhance your degree by adding one or more stackable certificates from 8 specialized options. Participate in an intensive leadership program.
Whether you’re a part-time professional or full-time student, your journey in our MBA program isn’t limited to a fixed route. Our program allows you to build your own experience and customize your degree to fit your unique lifestyle, catering to a wide range of students.
Take a look at our array of options.
3. You Will Learn by Doing
Building upon the expertise of our noted faculty and extensive partnerships with industry leaders, we deliver a rigorous and highly experiential academic program that is in step with the issues and challenges faced by technology-driven businesses today.
Our students work with hundreds of industry partners on projects that directly impact the marketplace and graduate with the confidence that comes from real-life knowledge.
Discover our approach to hands-on, real-world education.
4. Best-in-Class Career Center
Your goals, whether they involve climbing the corporate ladder, embarking on a new career journey or exploring options, are our priority.
Our Career Center team with dedicated to MBA students career coaches will help you craft your unique path and achieve career goals through coaching, company visits and networking events.
Learn about our career services, employment outcomes, success stories and how a Jenkins MBA can help you achieve your career goals.
Not to mention, we offer lifelong career support to our alumni.
5. Our Community
For anyone who explores or pursues an NC State Jenkins MBA degree, the program has them covered at every step, from a prospective student to post-graduation.
We emphasize a high-touch approach that’s so ingrained in the program, many students cite it as a primary reason they chose Jenkins.
“The Jenkins program felt like home. Everyone worked together to ensure that students had the support they needed and got the value they paid for.”
Al Bennah
Director, Services Portfolio, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
We take pride in our recognition as:
- No. 4 in Diversity for our Full-Time MBA program. (B-School Diversity Index, Bloomberg Businessweek, 2023)
- Military Friendly School with Gold Distinction among Tier 1 Research Institutions — Military Friendly Schools, 2020
And you won’t just appreciate the attention from our staff — from the study abroad trips to the student organizations and events, the community and engagement opportunities at Jenkins are simply unmatched.