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Shaan and Jannah Shakil graduated from Poole College just a few hours apart — with no sibling rivalry cliché in sight.

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From the MBA and specialized master’s degrees to executive education, we offer flexible ways to build business and leadership skills. Ready to grow? Start here.

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Poole College Celebrates Class of 2026

Five undergraduate students who turned their tassels on May 9 share their unique journeys through NC State’s Poole College of Management.

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Celebrating the Jenkins Graduate Programs Class of Spring 2026

Meet a few of the exceptional students who graduated this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a unique story of growth, experience and career advancement.

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A Top-Ranked Business School for Analytics and Entrepreneurship

As an AACSB-accredited business school, Poole College is recognized nationally for its undergraduate and graduate business analytics programs, ranked among the top 10 nationwide (U.S. News & World Report). Our entrepreneurship programs are ranked No. 4 in the Southeast.

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Poole Thought Leadership

As a business school at a Research I and land-grant university, our goal is to put applied research in people’s hands — and use what we know for the good of all. Get the latest trends and predictions stemming from our research and teaching.

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Explore Business Degrees and Non-Degree Programs

Through our active integration of research, innovation and education, the Poole College of Management drives excellence – in our classrooms and in business and industry. Our emphasis on experiential learning, corporate partnerships, international and honors programs, and research opportunities are designed to enable you to make an immediate impact in the working world.

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Undergraduate Programs

Choose to major in accounting, business administration or economics. We focus on providing students with high-impact experiences, including practicum projects and global programs, leading to preparing more career-ready graduates.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Pursue a high-value, top-ranked MBA that fits your lifestyle — in person, online or hybrid. As part of NC State’s AACSB-accredited business school, our STEM-designated MBA focuses on business analytics, innovation and leadership.

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Master of Management, Risk and Analytics

Our market-driven, flexible online program builds skills in risk management and analytics to help students identify emerging risks and position organizations for success.

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Master of Management, Marketing Analytics

Learn to translate customer and market data into strategy in this fully online program, with career pathways that include marketing analyst, market research analyst and business analyst roles.

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Master of Accounting (MAC)

With a 100% employment rate, our AACSB-accredited on-campus and online programs are designed to prepare you for both the CPA exam and a lifetime career success in accounting. Open to non-accounting majors.

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Economics Graduate Program

Partnering with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, we offer a PhD degree as well as two master’s degree options in economics.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates offer focused, career-relevant coursework you can complete without committing to a full degree, making them ideal for building expertise, upskilling quickly or exploring a new direction.

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Executive Education

We help professionals lead, drive innovation and leverage analytics through open-enrollment programs, online offerings and custom solutions.

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Global Programs

Poole Global Programs connect students with international business experiences that expand perspective and build real-world skills.

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Nationally Ranked Online Business Programs

NC State Poole College is recognized among top-ranked online business schools globally.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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How Study Abroad Program Shaped Poole Student’s Global Perspective

Poole senior Grace Lowery shows how studying abroad can expand your perspective, strengthen real-world skills, and push you to grow in ways you never expected.

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No. 10
Online MBA in Employability Globally

The NC State Online MBA, recognized for its excellence in employability, is ranked No. 18 overall and No. 10 in employability (QS World University Rankings, 2026).

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No. 3
Online Master of Accounting Program

Our career-focused online MAC program is taught by senior accounting faculty who bring real-world expertise and mentor students (University HQ, 2025).

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