NC State Jenkins MBA Accepting Applications For Online MBA Program's Inaugural Semester

Top Quote Online MBA Program Application Deadline Set For May 15. End Quote
  • Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease) January 19, 2011 - The NC State Jenkins MBA program (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/) in the Poole College of Management has announced that applications are now being accepted for the inaugural fall 2011 semester of the online MBA program. Through the AACSB-accredited Online MBA program, students will complete their degrees in two years, with the same academic requirements as the working professional's degree offered at the main and Research Triangle Park campuses. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, May 15. For more information or to view an application, visit http://www.mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/academic-programs/online.

    QUOTES:
    "The Jenkins Online MBA program will teach skills in technology, supply chain, marketing and finance, all in an online format, but all hands-on with ample team work, group work and online discussions," said Steve Allen, associate dean for graduate programs and research in the NC State College of Management. "Through the application process, we welcome competitive people wanting to expand their business skills inside and outside of the classroom."

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    DETAILS:
    - Fifteen faculty members will deliver instruction for the Online MBA program, all of whom teach at the Jenkins MBA program's main and RTP campuses as well.

    - The online degree will consist of 45 credit hours at a cost of $30,600 for in-state students and $58,230 for out-of-state students.

    - Jenkins expects to attract "road warriors" (those who travel often); "transients" who are likely to be transferred to other areas due to their jobs; members of the military; international students; stay-at-home mothers or fathers; and tech-savvy students who prefer an online method that utilizes technology as part of the instructional process.

    - The majority of the Jenkins Online MBA instruction will be offered through NC State's Distance Education & Learning Technology Partners (DELTA), using mostly asynchronous methods, including podcasts linked with PowerPoint, tools such as Camtasia and Elluminate, streaming video files, and online discussion boards.

    ABOUT JENKINS GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT:

    The Jenkins Graduate School of Management is part of the North Carolina State University Poole College of Management in Raleigh, N.C. In addition to the Jenkins MBA program, the NC State Jenkins Graduate School offers graduate programs in accounting and economics. The Jenkins MBA program was established in 2002 to provide graduate management education with an emphasis on technology and innovation. Its real world approach to learning brings students, top educators and professionals together in a research and technology focused environment that supports the knowledge, skills and leadership development needed for today's global marketplace. The Jenkins MBA program offers concentrations in biosciences management, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization, financial management, innovation management, marketing management, services management and consulting, and supply chain management for both full- and part-time students. Consistently rated among the top 75 MBA programs, the Jenkins MBA continues to receive national and international attention for its commitment to quality education and research. For more information, visit http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba/.

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