North Carolina State University – NC State University Poole College of Management
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- 21 months
- USD 99,715 entire program · Out-of-state (+1 more)
- Next deadline: November 1, 2026 (Round 1)
North Carolina State UniversityNC State University Poole College of Management
Professional Online MBA
Degree awarded by North Carolina State University
MBAFlexibleOnline
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
- Duration
- 21 months or up to 6 years
- Teaching language
- English
- Next verified deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Final Deadline)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
The program is 40 credit hours and can be completed in as few as 21 months on an accelerated path or over up to six years on a flexible path. Coursework is delivered online, with required three-day residencies in Raleigh and optional stackable certificates through electives.
- Intakes
- January, August Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- 21 months or up to 6 years Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Raleigh — Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — North Carolina residents | USD 63,465.68 Excludes: books, materials costs, and future tuition increases. Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2025-26 figures |
| Out-of-state | USD 110,794.72 Excludes: books, materials costs, and future tuition increases. Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | entire program | 2025-26 figures |
Other published fees
- Online MBA Bootcamp (self-paced): USD 125 · mandatory Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Four-year bachelor's degree (or US degree equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university.Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Work experience
- Minimum 2 years (published requirement)Two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate professional employment; waivers may be considered for military service or special circumstances.Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- English-language waiver
- Applicants may be exempt from the TOEFL/IELTS if at least two stated criteria are met, including a GMAT/GRE analytical writing score of 4.5 or higher.Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Essays
- RequiredPersonal statementSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- References
- Required2 referencesSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Interview
- RequiredVirtual interview, by invitation, required before admissionSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 85Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- OptionalGMAT or GRE scores are optionalSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- GRE General Test
- OptionalGMAT or GRE scores are optionalSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- IELTS Academic
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 6.5 (scale overall band)For non-US-citizen applicants who do not qualify for a waiver; one of several accepted ways to show English proficiencySource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duolingo English Test
- One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 120 (scale 10–160)For non-US-citizen applicants who do not qualify for a waiver; one of several accepted ways to show English proficiencySource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | Final Deadline | November 1, 2026Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | One Day to MBA | February 1, 2027Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Priority Deadline | April 15, 2027Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| August 2027 | Final Deadline | June 1, 2027Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
Jenkins MBA Scholarship
- Benefit
- Award amounts may vary
- Basis
- Merit-based
- Eligibility
- Full-time or Professional Online MBA students with outstanding academic qualifications
- Application
- Considered with the program application
Official scholarship pageSource: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Accreditation
- AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: aacsb.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Career outcomes
As reported by the school. Definitions differ between schools; figures are not comparable across reports.
- Class of 2025 — average base salary (mean): USD 126,820 · population: Professional Online MBA class of 2025, as reported by the program Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Class of 2025 — average signing bonus (mean): USD 23,792 · population: Professional Online MBA class of 2025, as reported by the program Source: mba.ncsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
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