Poole College of Management 2016-17

We are future-focused—taking an innovative approach to leadership and management education.

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We believe that offering real-world experiences better prepares our students for long-term career success.

2016-17 Highlights

New Leadership

Annette L. Ranft was named dean and Stephen P. Zelnak, Jr. chair in the NC State Poole College of Management.

Read the Dean's Letter

Extraordinary Philanthropy

We work with more than 200 corporate partners across the college in teaching, research and outreach. Thanks to our valuable partnerships, it’s no surprise that 17 percent of our total gifts and new commitments this year came from corporate sources.

Jenkins MBA ranked No. 14 worldwide

for pre- versus post-MBA salary growth, Economist 2016

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Engaging in Meaningful Teaching, Learning and Scholarship

Apprentice-Style Learning

Under Prof. Stacy Wood's leadership of the Consumer Innovation Collaborative, MBA students—together with graduate students from other colleges—collaborate with large companies to conduct state-of-the-art consumer research.

Recognizing Research

Six Poole College of Management faculty received the college’s first Summer Research Awards recognizing outstanding research productivity.

Making an Impact

A summer 2016 international internship put the wheels in motion for recent graduate Soumya Nadabar to apply for and receive a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in India.