Information Session NC State Jenkins MBA ProgramsJuly 2014
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES•Value
• Innovative Curriculum
•Real Projects and Partnerships
•Location
WHY CONSIDER THE NC STATE MBA?
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Top-ranked by national publications# 36 online MBA, US News & World Report
# 20 part-time MBA, Bloomberg Businessweek
# 61 part-time MBA, US News & World Report
# 63 full-time MBA, Bloomberg Businessweek
# 65 full-time MBA, US News & World Report
TOP-RANKED PROGRAMS
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES
Recent graduates reported*:• Greater than 20% average salary increase over the
course of the program, Online MBA
• Nearly 30% average salary increase over the
course of the program, Professional MBA
• Within three months following graduation, 82%
accepted job offers, Full-time MBA
*Pro/Online based on Dec 2013 graduates who reported salary data. FT based on Spring/Summer 2013 graduates.
PROVEN RETURN ON INVESTMENT
CONCENTRATIONS &AREAS OF EMPHASIS
BioSciences Management
Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization
Financial Management
Innovation Management
Marketing Management
Supply Chain Management
PROFESSIONAL & ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS
Two Tracks
• Accelerated‣ Graduate in as little as 21 months‣ 39 credit hours
• Flexible‣ Complete at your own pace (within 6 years)
‣ 39 credit hours
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Two PlatformsEvening ClassesOnline Classes
PROFESSIONAL & ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS
Two Platforms
• Evening‣ Face-to-face classes‣ Main campus (Raleigh) or RTP
• Online‣ Anytime, anywhere‣ Designed for flexibility
PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAM DESIGN
8 Core Classes – each 3 credit hours
15 credit hours of electives, including one practicum course
You may choose to complete an Area of Emphasis with the elective classes
ONLINE MBA PROGRAM DESIGN
Core classes (26 credit hours) with select elective classes (13 credit hours)
You may choose to complete an Area of Emphasis in the classroom setting
Primarily asynchronous learning with some synchronous experiences (international residency optional)
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Two PlatformsEvening ClassesOnline Classes
PROFESSIONAL & ONLINE MBA PROGRAMS
Top Employers Represented
FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM DESIGN
Structure: ‣ Four to five classes/semester‣ 55 credit hours – optional international trips‣ 21 months to graduation‣ Fall admission only
Classes in Nelson HallCore typically during the day
Concentration/elective classes in the day and evening
Concentration in Finance, Marketing, or Supply Chain
Second concentration in Innovation, Entrepreneurship or BioSciences (optional)
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Two PlatformsEvening ClassesOnline Classes
FULL-TIME MBA PROGRAM
Top Employers 2013
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE
Why I chose NC State’s Jenkins MBA Program
Value proposition of the MBA
Impact on my career
Tips to thrive as an MBA student
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Academic promise
Management potential‣ 2 years post baccalaureate work experience required
for the Professional programs
Leadership skills
Creativity, initiative, & teamwork orientation
Calculus or statistics course with a grade of C or higher
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
Online application (including supplemental MBA form)
$75 application fee for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents or $85 USD for non-resident aliens and international applicants
Essays
Résumé
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
Unofficial transcript from each college/university attended since high school
Three letters of recommendation
Official GMAT or GRE scoresWaivers available for qualified applicants
TOEFL or IELTS scores – international applicants
Waiver available in specific individual circumstances
Admissions interview
APPLICATION DEADLINES | PROFESSIONAL
Professional Evening MBA
Spring 2015‣ August 4, 2014 (round 1 and One Day to MBA deadline)‣ September 15, 2014 (round 2)
APPLICATION DEADLINES | ONLINE
Professional Online MBA
Spring 2015‣ August 4, 2014 (round 1 and One Day to MBA deadline)‣ September 15, 2014 (round 2)
APPLICATION DEADLINES | FULL-TIME
Full-time MBA
Fall 2015‣ August 4, 2014 (One Day to MBA deadline)‣ October 15, 2014 (round 1)‣ January 15, 2015 (round 2) ‣ March 2, 2015 (round 3)
TUITION
Professional:‣ Approx. $39,403 - $47,000* total
Professional Online:‣ Approx. $37,167 total
Full-time:‣ Approx. $42,534 total
Resource: http://poole.ncsu.edu/mba/professional-mba/tuition/*Assumes in-state tuition and may vary depending on class location (Main Campus v. RTP v. Online) and time to degree completion.
FINANCIAL AID
Graduate Assistantships and Scholarships (FT only)
Company sponsorship
Federal loans
External funding sources:‣ Professional organizations (NSPE) and civic groups‣ NSHMBA, NBMBAA
Resource: www.finaid.org/loans
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