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NC State Jenkins Graduate Programs blend applied learning, analytics and leadership skills for today's business world. Whether you're a Career Advancer—a professional seeking to grow or pivot within your current field, a Career Switcher—ready to transition from a non-business background into new opportunities, an Emerging Entrepreneur—looking to start and lead your own venture, or an Employer—seeking skilled graduates, our programs are designed to help you succeed. Ready to grow? Your search starts here.

Doctoral Grads

Doctor of Economics

Prepare for a career in academia, research, government, or in private industry through our consistently top-5 ranked resource and agricultural economics Ph.D. program. Offered jointly with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Degree Type:
Doctor of Philosophy
Delivery Method:
In Person
Dean Anand and prospective graduate student

Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research (Ph.D.)

NC State’s Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research (Ph.D.) is a joint program shared by NC State’s Colleges of Engineering, Sciences and the Poole College of Management.

Degree Type:
Doctor of Philosophy
Delivery Method:
In Person
MBA students working on a project

Full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Benefit from small classes, face-to-face engagement and hands-on learning. Our AACSB-accredited, STEM-designated MBA, completed in 21 months in Raleigh, is ideal for career switchers. Customize with six concentrations and graduate certificates.

Degree Type:
Master of Business Administration
Delivery Method:
In Person
Innovative Curriculum

Master of Economics

Learn from faculty in Poole College and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Earn a STEM-classified degree with optional concentrations. Graduates typically pursue careers as consultants, analysts and researchers.

Degree Type:
Master of Economics
Delivery Method:
In Person
Female talking in Poole College

Master of Science in Economics

Learn from faculty in Poole College and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Earn a STEM-classified degree with optional concentrations. Complete a thesis and comprehensive oral examination, and prepare yourself for future graduate studies.

Degree Type:
Master of Science
Delivery Method:
In Person
PCO student

MBA Dual Degree Programs

Get on the fast track to success with a dual degree program. Earn an MBA — and a degree in accounting, marketing analytics, risk and analytics, law (with Campbell University), veterinary medicine, industrial engineering and microbial biotechnology.

Degree Type:
Master of Business Administration
Delivery Method:
Hybrid
two MAC student talking

On-Campus Master of Accounting (MAC)

Get a head start on your accounting career with our in-person Jenkins Master of Accounting Program, completed full time in one academic year at our campus in Raleigh. Two tracks and three optional specializations (ERM, Information Technology, Tax).

Degree Type:
Master of Accounting
Delivery Method:
In Person
Two online MBA students

Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

For optimal flexibility, our top-ranked, AACSB-accredited Online MBA program for working professionals gives you one of the best values in business education. Make it your own: part- or full-time, fully online or blended, optional certificates.

Degree Type:
Master of Business Administration
Delivery Method:
Online