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AROUND YOU, EVERY ADVANTAGE POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/ABOUT/STUDENT-LIFE EXPERIENCE NC STATE The Jenkins MBA program offers the best of all worlds: a top-rated MBA program, a nationally ranked university, and one of the nation s best places to live and work. EXPERIENCE NC STATE NC State University is the largest school in the University of North Carolina system, with more than 34,000 students and a campus of over 2,000 acres. Nationally recognized in engineering, life sciences, physical sciences, textiles and design, NC State is a dynamic university offering a superior education and endless extracurricular activities, including the arts, major college athletics and a full campus life. A special feature of NC State is Centennial Campus, our university s own 1,000-acre facility that hosts corporate and government research and development centers, start-up companies and business incubators. Companies located on Centennial Campus employ NC State students for internships and full-time jobs, and work closely with faculty on highly relevant research. ENJOY RALEIGH AND THE TRIANGLE You can find NC State in Raleigh, the state capital and home to more than 415,000 residents. Forbes reported Raleigh to be one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Combined with Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle, a world-renowned center of research, industry, technology, culture and education. With a strong economy, a highly educated work force, and every imaginable entertainment and cultural offering, Raleigh is truly an exceptional place to study, live and work. CONNECT WITH US NCSTATEMBA NCSTATEJENKINSMBA LIVE IN A CITY THAT IS ON TOP #10 Most Prosperous City for Business MarketWatch, April 2013 #4 Fastest Growing City Forbes, January 2013 #2 Best City to Start a Business National Federation of Independent Businesses, February 2013 #7 Best Run City in America 24/7 Wall Street, January 2013 #6 Hottest American City of the Future Yahoo! Finance, June 2012 #3 Best Performing Cities Index Milken Institute, 2012 #10 Best City for IT Jobs CIO.com, January 2013 Top 10 Best City for College Grads CNBC.com, May 2012

COME VISIT, SEE FOR YOURSELF POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/NEXT-STEPS How do you know if the Jenkins MBA program is right for you? There is only one way to know for sure come visit. Tour our campus. Meet our professors. Talk with our students. Sit down with our admissions staff. Get to know us and allow us to get to know you. SET UP A VISIT SET UP A PERSONALIZED VISIT We offer two convenient state-of-the-art campuses our main campus near downtown Raleigh and our Research Triangle Park campus. We invite you to visit at either or both locations. To make arrangements for your personalized visit, call us at 919.515.5584 or email us at mba@ncsu.edu. In the meantime, please visit us at MBA.NCSU.EDU. We ll look forward to telling you more about the Jenkins MBA a business management education that is as real as it gets. COME TO AN INFO SESSION OR JOIN US FOR A WEBINAR Information sessions and webinars are held throughout the year to give program staff a chance to discuss the curriculum and admissions process. Alumni can also share their personal experiences from the program. Our information sessions and webinars provide opportunities for prospective students to speak directly with admissions representatives. Visit POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/NEXT-STEPS to see when the next info session or webinar is scheduled. MAIN CAMPUS 2801 Founders Drive 2124 Nelson Hall Raleigh, NC 27607 MAILING ADDRESS NC State MBA Program Campus Box 8114 Raleigh, NC 27695-8114 RTP CAMPUS 1 Park Drive Suite 130 Durham, NC 27709 Learn more about the Jenkins MBA at MBA.NCSU.EDU

CONCENTRATIONS/ AREAS OF EMPHASIS POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/CONCENTRATIONS CONCENTRATIONS & DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS We offer options that tailor your program to your individual passions and career goals. Each of our concentrations is practical and cutting edge, with award-winning faculty there to guide you along the path to becoming an expert in your chosen business field. BIOSCIENCES MANAGEMENT The life sciences are one of today s fastest-growing business sectors. This program, taught by faculty with vast experience in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, brings together both the scientific and management disciplines to prepare you for this technology-focused environment. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION This hands-on concentration focuses on evaluating the commercial potential of emerging technologies. Students engage in each stage of the commercialization cycle, collaborating with graduate students from other disciplines as well as with the technology owners and seasoned entrepreneurs. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Sound financial practices are vital for the success of today s businesses. This concentration provides a solid, real-world understanding of financial management, with particular attention to the financial issues faced by entrepreneurial, high-growth, and technology-driven companies. The SunTrust MBA Investment Fund allows students to manage an equity and bond portfolio using $100,000 donated by SunTrust. INNOVATION MANAGEMENT A successful idea requires many minds in many disciplines. This innovative concentration team-taught by faculty from engineering, management and textiles gives the practical product development experience you need to effectively lead corporate innovation efforts and entrepreneurial new business ventures. MARKETING MANAGEMENT Today s fast-paced, always evolving marketplace requires informed and quick decision-making. This concentration takes a hands-on approach to help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective decisions in environments where products, markets and technology are rapidly changing. In addition to market research and brand management, we also specialize in marketing analytics. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Today s supply chain management industry needs professionals who can integrate and optimize the entire flow of the end-to-end supply chain. Using a hands-on interdisciplinary approach, this nationally recognized program provides the in-depth knowledge, skills and experience needed to succeed in supply chain management.

DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS POOLE.NCSU.EDU/MBA/DUAL-DEGREES The Jenkins MBA program offers seven dual degree programs that allow you to uniquely align your education with your specific career goals. DOCTORATE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Develop a knowledge-base of management and veterinary skills, and gain experience by completing a six week internship. MASTER OF GLOBAL INNOVATION MANAGEMENT Immerse yourself in business and management, and learn about the excitement and challenges of innovation. CONCENTRATIONS & DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS JURIS DOCTOR AT CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY Learn the fine balance between business and law, and prepare yourself for a wide range of careers through this individualized four-year program. MASTER OF ACCOUNTING Gain knowledge in the complementary fields of business and accounting. MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING Acquire the knowledge needed for industrial engineering and management skills within a variety of specific concentrations. MASTER OF MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Study microbial biotechnology and management through our balanced approach, which allows you to concentrate in either biosciences management or entrepreneurship.

HOW TO APPLY ADMISSIONS DEADLINES Full-time Deadlines for Fall Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 October January March Admission to the full-time MBA Program is granted for the fall term only. Professional Program Deadlines for Fall ADMISSIONS At Jenkins, we are committed to welcoming competitive individuals from all walks of life who want to expand their business skills inside and outside of the classroom. We help you roll up your sleeves, get real, and get started on the most important step of your career. Our admissions requirements are competitive. Successful candidates exhibit: A high level of intellectual aptitude and performance An employment history demonstrating management experience or potential Personal attributes that suggest leadership, maturity, and a teamwork orientation A commitment to personal and professional success Previous undergaduate and graduate work are a baseline for intellectual performance and potential. A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Course selection, rigor of the major, and academic caliber of the institution are also assessed. Two years of work experience after completion of an undergraduate degree is strongly recommended for full-time students. Professional program students must have at least two years of full-time, post-baccalaureate work experience. Volunteer and military experience can help strengthen an application. All applicants are required to submit official GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores unless they qualify for a waiver. There is no preference between the two tests and scores for both are valid for five years. Applicants with the US degree equivalent of a Ph.D., Pharm.D., JD, or MD are automatically waived from the GMAT/GRE. The Admissions Committee will consider waivers for other competitive applicants who submit a waiver request prior to applying. Details on waiver requests may be found at MBA.NCSU.EDU. International students who have not completed one year of full-time study in the U.S. must also submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores to complete the application. A minimum score of 100 is required for the internet-based TOEFL or 7.5 on the IELTS. Professional program applicants should check the MBA website for information on TOEFL waivers. Pre-requisite courses are not required at the time of application; however, a college-level statistics or calculus course must be completed with a grade of C or higher prior to the start of MBA coursework. More information on our admissions process may be found at MBA.NCSU.EDU. Round 1 Round 2 February April Admission to the Professional MBA program is granted for the fall and spring terms for classes taken at both the NC State campus and the Research Triangle Park campus. Online Deadlines for Fall Round 1 Round 2 February April APPLICATION CHECKLIST Online application Application fee Essays Résumé NC residency form If you wish to claim NC residency for tuition purposes Recommendations 3 letters of recommendation required Transcripts Copies from each college/university attended GMAT/GRE score Taken within last 5 years TOEFL/IELTS score Must have taken within last 2 years, where appropriate Interview

COMPARE PROGRAMS Enroll in one of three program options within our AACSB International-accredited MBA program, tailored to fit around your schedule and location. All three feature an award-winning faculty and innovative curriculum, designed around case studies and real business problems. PROGRAM FULL-TIME MBA Accelerate your learning experience by enrolling full-time PROFESSIONAL MBA Customized to accommodate the busy professional s schedule PROGRAM LENGTH 21 months 21 72 months 21 72 months PROFESSIONAL ONLINE MBA Complete your degree when you want, where you want COMPARE PROGRAMS CLASSES Mixture of day and evening classes Two evening classes per week during the fall, spring, and summer sessions Optional Saturday classes to accelerate the program Complete the course requirements at a time and location convenient to you, within the deadlines set by each professor LOCATION NC State Campus, Raleigh, NC Jenkins MBA RTP Campus or NC State Campus, Raleigh, NC Anywhere Internet Accessible Plus a 3 day immersion course in Raleigh, NC * IN-STATE TUITION $42,534* entire program $37,167 48,000* entire program $37,167* entire program CONCENTRATIONS/ AREAS OF EMPHASIS Concentrations: Biosciences Management Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization Financial Management Innovation Management Marketing Management Supply Chain Management Areas of Emphasis: Biosciences Management Entrepreneurship & Technology Commercialization Financial Management Innovation Management Marketing Management Supply Chain Management Diverse Online MBA elective offerings CURRICULUM FEATURES Students are encouraged to secure a summer internship between the two academic years Option to accelerate or complete the program at a flexible pace Optional international immersion Option to accelerate or complete the program at a flexible pace Optional international immersion *Tuition approximations based on in-state tuition for NC residents to cover entire MBA program. Professional MBA estimate range accounts for difference in Main Campus and RTP Campus tution rates, as well as time taken to complete degree.

BALANCING THE BOOKS TUITION & FINANCIAL AID MAIN CAMPUS TUITION Full-time students take 9+ hours per semester. Professional program students typically take 6 hours per semester. Residents of North Carolina HOURS TUITION REQUIRED FEES TOTAL 0 2 $2,374.76 $378.20 $2,752.96 3 5 $4,749.50 $378.20 $5,127.70 6 8 $7,124.25 $756.40 $7,880.65 9+ $9,499.00 $1,134.71 $10,633.71 Nonresidents of North Carolina HOURS TUITION REQUIRED FEES TOTAL 0 2 $4,146.38 $378.20 $4,524.58 3 5 $8,292.75 $378.20 $8,670.95 6 8 $12,439.13 $756.40 $13,195.53 9+ $16,585.50 $1,134.71 $17,720.71 RTP CAMPUS AND ONLINE TUITION * Tuition for the RTP campus and the online MBA program are paid per credit hour. Residents of North Carolina HOURS TUITION REQUIRED FEES TOTAL 1 $932.00 $21.00 $953.00 Nonresidents of North Carolina HOURS TUITION REQUIRED FEES TOTAL 1 $1,329.00 $21.00 $1,350.00 * RTP campus courses are available to professional program students only.

ASSISTANTSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS NC STATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS To be considered for any of the NC State financial aid listed below, it is to your advantage to apply to the MBA Program by the January deadline. Graduate Assistantships and NC State scholarships are available to full-time students only. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Awarded to students showing academic promise with the ability to help with teaching and advising in the College of Management. Compensation includes full or partial tuition coverage, health insurance, and a stipend of $3,000 per semester. MBA SCHOLARS Awarded to students showing academic promise with the desire to complete a concentration in supply chain management, entrepreneurship, or marketing. Compensation includes full tuition coverage, health insurance, and a stipend of $6,000 per semester. Application details are available on the MBA website. The MBA Scholars program is available to full-time students only. MBA MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to students showing academic promise who have not received a Graduate Assistantship. Compensation varies. MBA Merit-Based scholarships are available to full-time students only. NON-NC STATE SCHOLARSHIPS MINORITY STUDENTS National Black MBA Association Scholarships range from $2,500 $6,000 Requirements: Qualified minority MBA students must apply online. www.nbmbaa.org National Society of Hispanic MBAs Scholarships range from $2,500 $10,000 Requirements: Applicants must be of Hispanic background and a U.S. Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident. www.nshmba.org/scholarship Diversity Graduate Assistance Grant Recipients are awarded stipends based on financial need up to $4,000 for the academic year Requirements: Grants are awarded to underrepresented groups including, but not limited to, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic Americans. www.ncsu.edu/grad/diversity/grants.html ENGINEERS National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarships $2,500 fellowship awarded to engineers pursuing advanced studies in management Requirements: Engineer Intern (EI) or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) employed in the practice of engineering. Must be a U.S. citizen or (for international students) a member of NSPE. www.nspe.org MISCELLANEOUS Cooperative Education Program Integrates academic study with related job experience Paid work opportunities Requirements: Students who want experience in the workplace while earning money for their education. www.ncsu.edu/co-op_ed Work study positions for graduate students Requirements: Demonstrated financial need that can be certified by the Office of Financial Aid. www.fis.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/ LOANS Long-Term Loans Long-term, low interest federal loans: Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loans Requirements: U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens with demonstrated need; full-time or part-time students. www.fis.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/ International Higher Education Loan Program Designed to increase the opportunities for international students who wish to study at colleges and universities in the U.S. www.internationalstudentloan.com TUITION & FINANCIAL AID