Jenkins Graduate School of Management

It is a value program that produces value graduates. Tuition is very reasonable and the program attracts quality talent. The program is relatively young and still somewhat under the radar. Because of this, employers get a good value from our students. Jenkins MBA students tend to be hard workers who can immediately contribute at salaries that aren't inflated by brand name perceptions of more established schools.

Career services needs to tailor its assistance to meet individual student's career goals. Company relationships could be stronger for recruiting and the alumni network isn't utilized fully.

There are several reasons NC State stands out: 1. Support for veterans, 2. Emphasis on technology and it's integration into the class material, 3. Real experiences working with companies on real-world problems (especially within Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation specializations).

NCSU needs to spend more resources on creating a better funnel for its students to their career goals. The one-size fits all career services system fails to sufficiently connect students to relevant industries. I anticipate this changing in coming years with the infusion of a massive grant from Lonnie Poole.

NCSU has two areas of strength- 1 a top tier supply chain management program with close ties to academic and industry thought leaders. 2 an innovative entrepreneurship program (TEC) which not only provides an education, but a real opportunity to launch a legitimate company backed by university-created intellectual property.

I would focus on job placement and developing a stronger career resources department. I would also institute an university-wide grading curve to allow students to focus more on networking and landing a job (NCSU is a rigorous academic university). Lastly, I would hire more professors who are currently active in industry to bring more real-world examples.