The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program develops business leaders for tomorrow's global markets and technologies. The Jenkins MBA program provides students with the requisite foundation in general business management, while also allowing time to focus on an area of particular interest. In pairing academic excellence with real-world experience, Jenkins MBA students are ready to meet global challenges head-on with practical, technology-driven solutions. Students may choose to pursue an MBA through the Full-time program on NC State’s main campus; the Professional Evening program with locations on NC State’s main campus as well as a RTP location; or the Online program.

Master of Business Administration

The MBA program requires every student to complete the core curriculum that includes coursework in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations / supply chain, organizational behavior, statistics and strategy, as well as communications, ethics and critical thinking and writing. Full-time students must complete a minimum of 54 credit hours; Professional Evening and Online students must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours.

Additional Requirements

Full-time

In addition to the core curriculum, students must complete a minimum of 12 elective hours within a concentration; an advanced analytics course; and a practicum. Students then have the opportunity to choose from a variety of daytime, evening and online elective courses to meet the 54 credit hour minimum.

Professional Evening and Online

In addition to the core curriculum, students must complete an advanced analytics course and a practicum. Students then have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective courses to meet the 40 credit hour minimum.

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Business Administration Program Website

Distance Website

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general Graduate School admission requirements, MBA admission decisions for both full-time and working professional applicants are based on academic performance and potential, essays, recommendations, relevant work experience and an interview. New students are required to have taken a statistics course before entering the MBA program.  If a new student needs to take a statistics course, there are a variety of options available before starting the program.

Applicant Information

Business Administration (MR)

• Delivery Method: On-Campus, Online, Hybrid
• Entrance Exam: GRE, GMAT
• Interview Required: Yes

Business Administration (Minor)

• Delivery Method: On-Campus
• Entrance Exam: 
• Interview Required: 

Application Deadlines

Check Program Website: https://mba.ncsu.edu/admissions/admissions-process/application-deadlines/ 

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