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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn the core skills you need to succeed in a modern marketing career. Only available to students enrolled in Jenkins Graduate Programs. This certificate is stackable and can be applied to Poole College master's degree business programs.

Hone your leadership style and learn to develop professional relationships that guide and inspire colleagues. Only available to Jenkins MBA students. This certificate is stackable and can be applied to Poole College master's degree business programs.

Develop advanced skills in big data analysis and decision-making. Only available to students enrolled in Jenkins Graduate programs. This certificate is stackable and can be applied to Poole College master's degree business programs.

Learn a proven approach to evaluate technologies and bring innovations to market—including creating and developing product ideas and constructing business proposals. Ideal if you're an entrepreneur or work within a business launching a new product.