nc state jenkins mba information session 2014

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)

CONCENTRATIONSCONCENTRATIONSCONCENTRATIONS

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

Questions?

Apply Today!www.mba.ncsu.edu

mba@ncsu.edu919.515.5584

Jen Arthurjennifer_arthur@ncsu.edu

Jenny Champ jenny_champ@ncsu.edu