With a “long standing reputation,” North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management offers a “great education” with “great value” for students enrolled in its online MBA program. Not only is the tuition “cost-effective,” but students have “flexible options” with “opportunities to pursue concentrations,” and the convenience to complete courses online. NC State students are enthusiastic about the “effective core curriculum and path to graduation,” as well as the “flexible scheduling” which “allows for working professionals to work asynchronously or based on group convenience rather than scheduled lectures.” One student says, “NC State’s online program ranked in the Top 20 while offering a lower tuition cost than some of the other similar programs.” Tuition is even lower for in-state students, who are able to “attend online as well as go to the campus when time permits.” Students’ views on the ability to maintain a balance between their work lives and their personal lives are varied. Some say it is a “very hectic life” with their school workload, but many say it is “totally worth it.” The program has “a great deal of flexibility,” and students are “able to complete the program in two-six years.” This “adaptability” is not very common among MBA programs at other institutions. “Thankfully, advisors and professors are easy to work with and helpful when planning course load and managing degree expectations.” The professors are “very accessible.” They are “prepared,” present “relevant materials,” and adhere to a “technology-focused curriculum.” The coursework is “difficult, but also collaborative.” NC State students “come from diverse backgrounds and industries and offer unique perspectives.” Fellow classmates are often “30+ and professional,” as well as “engaged, helpful, and intelligent.” They are “very knowledgeable in their fields.” The university is also “veteran-friendly,” and many current students are “active military.”
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Contact
Jen Arthur
Admissions Director
Admissions Director
Address
105 Brooks Ave
Raleigh, NC, 27607
United States
Raleigh, NC, 27607
United States
Phone
919-515-5584
Fax
919-515-5073
Email
mba@ncsu.edu
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Overview
Applicants
340
Acceptance Rate
58%
Years of Work Experience
7.3
Average Age
33
GPA / Test Scores
Average Undergrad GPA
3.26
Undergraduate GPA (25th Percentile - 75th Percentile)
2.23 - 4
Accept GRE in Lieu of GMAT?
Yes
Percent of Applicants Submitting GRE
Average Verbal GRE Score
Average Quantitative GRE Score
Average Writing GRE Score
Deadlines
Deferred Enrollment Option
Yes
Max Length of Deferrment
one year
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fees
In-State Application Fee
$75
Out-of-State Application Fee
$75
International (non-U.S.) Applicants:
$85
Admissions Factors
Required
Essays/Personal Statement
Undergraduate GPA
Letters Of Recommendation
Work Experience
Interview
Optional
GMAT Scores
GRE Scores
GMAT or GRE Scores
Extracurricular Activities
State Residency
Minimum TOEFL Score (Paper-Based Test)
600
Minimum TOEFL Score (Web-Based Test)
100
Academics
Academics
Faculty Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
54
% Faculty with Terminal Degree
39%
% Faculty Teaching at Least 1 Online Course This Year
54%
93%
Full-time
22%
Female
3%
Underrepresented Minorities
Academic Overview
Minimum In-Person Days Student is Required to Attend During Duration of Program (Not Including Travel Days)
6
Chat rooms
Yes
Live audio
Yes
Live video
Yes
Smartphone applications
Yes
Recorded audio
Yes
Recorded video
Yes
Streaming audio
Yes
Streaming video
Yes
Tablet applications
Yes
Concentrations
Entrepreneurship
Yes
Finance
Yes
Leadership/Management
Yes
Marketing
Yes
Operations Management
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Yes
Center for Research
Accounting
Yes
Entrepreneurship
Yes
Operations Management
Yes
Supply Chain Management
Yes
Sustainability
Yes
Special Academic Programs
Peer Tutoring
No
Pre-MBA Bootcamp
Yes
Top 5 Most Prominent Faculty
William Rand
Associate Professor of Marketing Analytics and Executive Director of the Business Analytics Initiative
Robert Handfield
Bank of America University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Director, Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, and editor emeritus, Journal of Operations Management
Stacy Wood
Langdon Distinguished University Professor of Marketing
Jon Carr
Jenkins Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship
Steve Allen
Professor of Economics
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Career Services Overview
Students Say
The “Think and Do motto” is prevalent at NC State, as students are taught skills they can use to advance their careers. One student says, “Many of my professors teach concepts using excel so it is directly applicable to our work environments. The practicality of what is taught is a major selling point.” “Hybrid classes” are offered, which allow students to learn “with the same classmates throughout most of the program.” Most students “have a connection to NC State or North Carolina” and are “looking to progress their career with an MBA.” “Residency weekends” are offered, which students describe as “excellent components to the program.” The option for a concentration in “innovation management” is another selling point for many students, as it relates directly to a changing workplace. Students even have the opportunity to take part in a “study abroad program” if they desire. North Carolina State University’s online MBA program definitely lives up to its outstanding reputation and continues to improve on a daily basis. One student states, “Class offerings/electives are beginning to expand since I began the program. They are definitely moving in the right direction to expand the program.” NC State students are attracted to “the flexibility” of the program, the “reasonable and affordable price,” and “the high quality of the courses and teaching.”
Mean Base Salary of Most Recent Graduating Class After Graduating from Program
$109,379
Average # of Months to Graduate (Since Program Started)
34
Dedicated Career Services Center
Yes
Description
The Jenkins Career Management Center (CMC) understands career management needs for working professionals are unique and varied. Our flexible format, customized approach and commitment to all Jenkins MBA students are directly tied to their career success. Our programming and coaching staff is set up for career success for career/industry switching and internal advancement. It provides career coaching accessibility 6 days a week, including evening coaching appointments, and synchronous and asynchronous training via virtual workshops, panel discussions, and C-suite speakers.
Examples of services:
Networking Mixers - On a periodic basis, the CMC will host networking events and guest speakers, and we aim to schedule for online students during one of the two required three-day residencies. We record when we can and welcome local online students to attend any/all.
Job Boards - On-campus recruiters who are interested in our MBAs typically look for candidates within 9 months of graduation. Online students may participate in the on-campus recruiter process, but will be asked to submit a resume and take advantage of some virtual teaching modules to prepare for the experience.
Virtual Resources and Tools - Professional MBA students are not on campus during weekday daytime hours, and Online students not at all. We have created a Virtual Career Center where you have 24/7 access to Interactive tools designed to help us to educate and connect with you. The CMC maintains a library of high-quality virtual materials covering management guidance, tools and videos that are continuously updated.
Career Coaching - The Jenkins CMC puts the needs of our students first. In addition to 1:1 face-to-face meetings, we meet via video conference, phone and email. During these sessions, topics of coaching range from personal branding to interview preparation to salary negotiation, ensuring you begin to build your ideal career. Workshops & Webinars The Jenkins CMC hosts numerous face-to-face workshops to cover important topics such as best-in-class resume optimization, networking and interviewing. These are typically held on Main Campus (Raleigh) from 4:30-5:45 pm. The CMC captures lecture-style workshops on video. And, once a month, the CMC hosts a webinar for students who do not visit campus.
Graduates Employed by Region
82%
South
6%
Mid-Atlantic
6%
Southwest
5%
West
1%
Northeast
Top 5 Most Prominent Alumni
Brandon Champion
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at GE Power Conversion
Walker McSwain
HCS Executive Director, Business & Practice Relations at UNC
Kari Delahunty
President, Pharma/Life Sciences at Shearwater Health
Andrew Harris
Vice President at Credit Suisse
Roland Carrillo
Vice President Of Business Development at Vyant Bio
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Expenses
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $1,290 | $2,316 |
| Fees Per Credit Hour (Part-Time) | $27 | $27 |
| Total cost (tuition and fees) of Online MBA program in its entirety | $52,711 | $93,760 |
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial Aid Application Deadline
April 1
Financial Aid Notification Begins
Rolling
Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid
37%
Percent of Students Receiving Scholarships or Grants
20%
Percent of Students Receiving Loans
17%
Average Aid Package
$10,103
Average Scholarship / Grant Aid Awarded
$3,200
Average Annual Loans to MBA Program Students
$15,644
Average Debt at Graduation
$42,706
Student Body
Student Body
Student Body Profile
Total Online MBA Enrollment (Full-Time and Part-Time)
447
Full-Time
0%
Part-Time
100%
In State
93.8%
Out of State
6.2%
Foreign Countries Represented
2
Demographics
23.4%
Underrepresented Minorities
3.0%
International
6.2%
Out of State
44% female
56% male
