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The Jenkins MBA program offers the best of all worlds: a top-rated MBA program, a nationally ranked university, and one of the nation’s best places to live and work.

© Copyright 2014 NC State University. All Rights Reserved. Contents of this document are subject to change. Please visit mba.ncsu.edu for the most current information.

EXPERIENCE NC STATE

NC State University is the largest school in the University of North Carolina system, with more than 34,000 students and a campus of over 2,000 acres. Nationally recognized in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, textiles and design, NC State is a dynamic university offering a superior education and endless extracurricular activities, including the arts, major college athletics and a full campus life.

A special feature of NC State is Centennial Campus, our university’s own 1,000-acre facility that hosts corporate and government research and development centers, start-up companies and business incubators. Companies located on Centennial Campus employ NC State students for internships and full-time jobs, and work closely with faculty on highly relevant research.

ENJOY RALEIGH AND THE TRIANGLE

You can find NC State in Raleigh, the state capital and home to more than 415,000 residents. Forbes reported Raleigh to be one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Combined with Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle, a world-renowned center of research, industry, technology, culture and education. With a strong economy, a highly educated work force, and every imaginable entertainment and cultural offering, Raleigh is truly an exceptional place to study, live and work.

LIVE IN A CITY THAT IS ON TOP

#10 Most Prosperous City for Business MarketWatch, April 2013

#4 Fastest Growing City Forbes, January 2013

#2 Best City to Start a Business National Federation of Independent Businesses, February 2013

#7 Best Run City in America 24/7 Wall Street, January 2013

#6 Hottest American City of the Future Yahoo! Finance, June 2012

#3 Best Performing Cities Index Milken Institute, 2012

#10 Best City for IT Jobs CIO.com, January 2013

Top 10 Best City for College Grads CNBC.com, May 2012

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SET UP A PERSONALIZED VISIT

We offer two convenient state-of-the-art campuses – our main campus near downtown Raleigh and our Research Triangle Park campus. We invite you to visit at either or both locations.

To make arrangements for your personalized visit, call us at 919.515.5584 or email us at [email protected]. In the meantime, please visit us at MBA.NCSU.EDU.

We’ll look forward to telling you more about the Jenkins MBA – a business management education that is as real as it gets.

Learn more about the Jenkins MBA at

MBA.NCSU.EDU

How do you know if the Jenkins MBA program is right for you? There is only one way to know for sure – come visit. Tour our campus. Meet our professors. Talk with our students. Sit down with our admissions staff. Get to know us – and allow us to get to know you.


COME TO AN INFO SESSION OR JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR

Information sessions and webinars are held throughout the year to give program staff a chance to discuss the curriculum and admissions process. Alumni can also share their personal experiences from the program. Our information sessions and webinars provide opportunities for prospective students to speak directly with admissions representatives.

Visit POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/NEXT-STEPS to see when the next info session or webinar is scheduled.

MAIN CAMPUS

2801 Founders Drive

2124 Nelson Hall

Raleigh, NC 27607

MAILING ADDRESS

NC State MBA Program

Campus Box 8114

Raleigh, NC 27695-8114

RTP CAMPUS

1 Park Drive

Suite 130

Durham, NC 27709

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CONCENTRATIONS/ AREAS OF EMPHASISPOOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/CONCENTRATIONS

We offer options that tailor your program to your individual passions and career goals. Each of our concentrations is practical and cutting edge, with award-winning faculty there to guide you along the path to becoming an expert in your chosen business field.

BIOSCIENCES MANAGEMENT

The life sciences are one of today’s fastest-growing business sectors. This program, taught by faculty with vast experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, brings together both the scientific and management disciplines to prepare you for this technology-focused environment.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION

This hands-on concentration focuses on evaluating the commercial potential of emerging technologies. Students engage in each stage of the commercialization cycle, collaborating with graduate students from other disciplines as well as with the technology owners and seasoned entrepreneurs.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Sound financial practices are vital for the success of today’s businesses. This concentration provides a solid, real-world understanding of financial management, with particular attention to the financial issues faced by entrepreneurial, high-growth, and technology-driven companies. The SunTrust MBA Investment Fund allows students to manage an equity and bond portfolio using $100,000 donated by SunTrust.

INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

A successful idea requires many minds in many disciplines. This innovative concentration – team-taught by faculty from engineering, management and textiles – gives the practical product development experience you need to effectively lead corporate innovation efforts and entrepreneurial new business ventures.

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Today’s fast-paced, always evolving marketplace requires informed and quick decision-making. This concentration takes a hands-on approach to help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective decisions in environments where products, markets and technology are rapidly changing. In addition to market research and brand management, we also specialize in marketing analytics.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Today’s supply chain management industry needs professionals who can integrate and optimize the entire flow of the end-to-end supply chain. Using a hands-on interdisciplinary approach, this nationally recognized program provides the in-depth knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed in supply chain management.


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DOCTORATE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Develop a knowledge-base of management and veterinary skills, and gain experience by completing a six-week internship.

JURIS DOCTOR AT CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY

Learn the fine balance between business and law, and prepare yourself for a wide range of careers through this individualized four-year program.

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING

Gain knowledge in the complementary fields of business and accounting.

MASTER OF GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT

Immerse yourself in business and management, and learn

about the excitement and challenges of innovation.

MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Acquire the knowledge needed for industrial engineering and management skills within a variety of specific concentrations.

MASTER OF MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Study microbial biotechnology and management through our balanced approach, which allows you to concentrate in either

biosciences management or entrepreneurship.

The Jenkins MBA program offers seven dual degree programs that allow you to uniquely align your education with your specific career goals.


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At Jenkins, we are committed to welcoming competitive individuals from all walks of life who want to expand their business skills inside and outside of the classroom. We help you roll up your sleeves, get real, and get started on the most important step of your career.

Our admissions requirements are competitive. Successful candidates exhibit:

• A high level of intellectual aptitude and performance

• An employment history demonstrating management experience or potential

• Personal attributes that suggest leadership, maturity, and a teamwork orientation

• A commitment to personal and professional success

Previous undergaduate and graduate work are a baseline for intellectual performance and potential. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Course selection, rigor of the major, and academic caliber of the institution are also assessed.

Two years of work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree is strongly recommended for full-time students. Professional program students must have at least two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience. Volunteer and military experience can help strengthen an application.

All applicants are required to submit official GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination)

ADMISSIONS DEADLINES

Full-time Deadlines for Fall

Round 1 October

Round 2 January

Round 3 March

Admission to the full-time MBA Program is granted for the fall term only.

Professional Program Deadlines for Fall

Round 1 February

Round 2 April

Admission to the Professional MBA program is granted for the fall and spring terms for classes taken at both the NC State campus and the Research Triangle Park campus.

Online Deadlines for Fall

Round 1 February

Round 2 April

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Online application

Application fee

Essays

Résumé

NC residency form If you wish to claim NC residency for tuition purposes

Recommendations3 letters of recommendation required

Transcripts Copies from each college/university attended

GMAT/GRE scoreTaken within last 5 years

TOEFL/IELTS scoreMust have taken within last 2 years, where appropriate

Interview

scores unless they qualify for a waiver. There is no preference between the two tests and scores for both are valid for five years. Applicants with the US degree equivalent of a Ph.D., Pharm.D., JD, or MD are automatically waived from the GMAT/GRE. The Admissions Committee will consider waivers for other competitive applicants who submit a waiver request prior to applying. Details on waiver requests may be found at MBA.NCSU.EDU.

International students who have not completed one year of full-time study in the U.S. must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores to complete the application. A minimum score of 100 is required for the internet-based TOEFL or 7.5 on the IELTS. Professional program applicants should check the MBA website for information on TOEFL waivers.

Pre-requisite courses are not required at the time of application; however, a college-level statistics or calculus course must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to the start of MBA coursework.

More information on our admissions process may be found at MBA.NCSU.EDU.


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Enroll in one of three program options within our AACSB International-accredited MBA program, tailored to fit around your schedule and location. All three feature an award-winning faculty and innovative curriculum, designed around case studies and real business problems.

PROGRAM FULL-TIME MBAAccelerate your learning experience by enrolling full-time

PROFESSIONAL MBA Customized to accommodate the busy professional’s schedule

PROFESSIONAL ONLINE MBAComplete your degree when you want, where you want

PROGRAM LENGTH 21 months 21–72 months 21–72 months

CLASSES Mixture of day and evening classes Two evening classes per week during the fall, spring, and summer sessions

Optional Saturday classes to accelerate the program

Complete the course requirements at a time and location convenient to you, within the deadlines set by each professor

LOCATION NC State Campus, Raleigh, NC Jenkins MBA RTP Campus or

NC State Campus, Raleigh, NC

Anywhere Internet Accessible Plus a 3 day immersion course in Raleigh, NC*

IN-STATE TUITION $42,534* entire program $37,167– 48,000* entire program $37,167* entire program

CONCENTRATIONS/AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Concentrations:• Biosciences Management• Entrepreneurship & Technology

Commercialization• Financial Management• Innovation Management• Marketing Management• Supply Chain Management

Areas of Emphasis:• Biosciences Management• Entrepreneurship & Technology

Commercialization• Financial Management• Innovation Management• Marketing Management• Supply Chain Management

Diverse Online MBA elective offerings

CURRICULUM FEATURES Students are encouraged to secure a summer internship between the two academic years

Option to accelerate or complete the program at a flexible pace

Optional international immersion

Option to accelerate or complete the program at a flexible pace

Optional international immersion

*Tuition approximations based on in-state tuition for NC residents to cover entire MBA program. Professional MBA estimate range accounts for difference in Main Campus and RTP Campus tution rates, as well as time taken to complete degree.

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Full-time students take 9+ hours per semester. Professional program students typically take 6 hours per semester.

Residents of North Carolina

HOURS TUITION REQUIRED FEES TOTAL

0–2 $2,374.76 $378.20 $2,752.96

3–5 $4,749.50 $378.20 $5,127.70

6–8 $7,124.25 $756.40 $7,880.65

9+ $9,499.00 $1,134.71 $10,633.71

Nonresidents of North Carolina


0–2 $4,146.38 $378.20 $4,524.58

3–5 $8,292.75 $378.20 $8,670.95

6–8 $12,439.13 $756.40 $13,195.53

9+ $16,585.50 $1,134.71 $17,720.71

RTP CAMPUS AND ONLINE TUITION *

Tuition for the RTP campus and the online MBA program are paid per credit hour.

Residents of North Carolina


1 $932.00 $21.00 $953.00

Nonresidents of North Carolina


1 $1,329.00 $21.00 $1,350.00

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* RTP campus courses are available to professional program students only.


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NC STATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

To be considered for any of the NC State financial aid listed below, it is to your advantage to apply to the MBA Program by the January deadline. Graduate Assistantships and NC State scholarships are available to full-time students only.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS

Awarded to students showing academic promise with the ability to help with teaching and advising in the College of Management. Compensation includes full or partial tuition coverage, health insurance, and a stipend of $3,000 per semester.

MBA SCHOLARS

Awarded to students showing academic promise with the desire to complete a concentration in supply chain management, entrepreneurship, or marketing. Compensation includes full tuition coverage, health insurance, and a stipend of $6,000 per semester. Application details are available on the MBA website. The MBA Scholars program is available to full-time students only.

MBA MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

Awarded to students showing academic promise who have not received a Graduate Assistantship. Compensation varies. MBA Merit-Based scholarships are available to full-time students only.

NON-NC STATE SCHOLARSHIPS

MINORITY STUDENTS

National Black MBA AssociationScholarships range from $2,500 – $6,000Requirements: Qualified minority MBA students must apply online.

www.nbmbaa.org

National Society of Hispanic MBAsScholarships range from $2,500 – $10,000Requirements: Applicants must be of Hispanic background and a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.

www.nshmba.org/scholarship

Diversity Graduate Assistance GrantRecipients are awarded stipends based on financial need up to $4,000 for the academic year Requirements: Grants are awarded to underrepresented groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans.

www.ncsu.edu/grad/diversity/grants.html

ENGINEERS

National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships$2,500 fellowship awarded to engineers pursuing advanced studies in managementRequirements: Engineer Intern (EI) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) employed in the practice of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or (for international students) a member of NSPE.

www.nspe.org


MISCELLANEOUS

Cooperative Education ProgramIntegrates academic study with related job experience Paid work opportunitiesRequirements: Students who want experience in the workplace while earning money for their education.

www.ncsu.edu/co-op_ed

Work study positions for graduate studentsRequirements: Demonstrated financial need that can be certified by the Office of Financial Aid.

www.fis.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/

LOANS

Long-Term LoansLong-term, low interest federal loans: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford LoansRequirements: U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens with demonstrated need; full-time or part-time students.

www.fis.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/

International Higher Education Loan ProgramDesigned to increase the opportunities for international students who wish to study at colleges and universities in the U.S.www.internationalstudentloan.com

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