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An MBA is a powerful and versatile key that unlocks new doors, regardless of your industry or background. It’s the definitive way to turn your potential into proven capability.
That feeling you have? That's your ambition calling. It’s time to invest in yourself and claim the success you were meant to achieve. Don't let hesitation dim the future you deserve!
So, is there a voice telling you that the next level is waiting? Is your career, your income, and your personal growth all poised for a major leap?
The MBA program is part of the outstanding Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at A&T (ranked #1 among HBCUs in 2024). Ready to see what your future looks like? Read on to discover how an Aggie MBA can change your life!
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N.C. A&T's MBA Program is Highly Rated
Poets & Quants, a leading publication on graduate business education, recently highlighted the incredible success of North Carolina A&T’s MBA program. Their analysis, based on U.S. News & World Report data, highlighted our ability to place at least 90% of our graduates in jobs within 3 months of graduation.
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The benefits of getting an MBA at N.C. A&T are Numerous!
In addition to a wider range of job opportunities and increased earning potential, an N.C. A&T MBA can help you connect with a diverse group of professionals and become part of an extensive global alumni network.
Improving Skills and Knowledge
Students get the value of world-class instruction, which is supplemented by great "soft skills" and practical applications.
Increased Opportunities
In a highly-competitive job market, an A&T MBA will help set you apart from your peers. From banking to consumer products to start-ups, your MBA will be an asset to any organization.
Expanded Global Network
Earning an A&T MBA makes you part of a global network of A&T Business Alumni, giving you access to respected and intelligent professionals you may not have otherwise had a chance to connect with.
Confidence and Credentials
Professionals with MBA's feel a greater sense of confidence in their abilities and marketability, because of the wealth of information they bring to the table.
Here’s what people are saying about the A&T MBA Program
Our students have described the experience of our MBA Program like "Coming Home." We offer rigorous, world-class instruction with the student-centered approach of "shared success." You will come to understand what we mean by "Aggie Pride!"
Shawntel Wiley
Internship Opportunities
An MBA Program with Endless Opportunities
Shawntel found that the opportunities provided by the program were endless and she is grateful for her experience. Shawntel had internship opportunities with both International Paper and Procter & Gamble.
Avery Collins
One of the nations top MBA Programs
The MBA Program was the start of a new path
Avery was researching the top business schools in the U.S., and N.C. A&T COBE was on this exclusive list. As Avery investigated the COBE MBA Program, the choice was clear - N.C. A&T. "I have not been disappointed. The N.C. A&T MBA Program was the start of a new path in life!"
Dr. Tiffany Adams
Entrprenural Readiness
I am a professor with entrepreneurial dreams
Tiffany is an accomplished professional. However, she realized she needed more to become an entrepreneur. Tiffany has used the knowledge she gained in the MBA Program to open her Physical Therapy private practice.
Three concentrations to match your goals!
The program has three amazing concentrations to fit your specific needs.
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General MBA
The N.C. A&T General MBA program provides a comprehensive foundation across key business disciplines, including economics, human resources, marketing, and business policy. For students who prefer a broad-based approach rather than a specialized focus, the General Concentration offers the flexibility to develop well-rounded business expertise.
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Human Resource Management
The N.C. A&T General MBA program provides a comprehensive foundation across key business disciplines, including economics, human resources, marketing, and business policy. For students who prefer a broad-based approach rather than a specialized focus, the General Concentration offers the flexibility to develop well-rounded business expertise.
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Supply Chain Management
The Supply Chain Management MBA concentration equips students with the knowledge and skills essential for supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, procurement, and distribution. As global operations grow increasingly complex, corporations and consulting firms are actively seeking professionals with expertise in supply chain management, making this concentration highly relevant and in demand.
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Dr. Eric M Gladney
Associate Dean and Program Director
Previously, Dr. Gladney served as Director of the Center for Leadership & Organizational Excellence within the Division of Human Resources at North Carolina A&T State University; Assoc. Director of Professional Development for Human Resources as well as Lecturer with the Bryan School of Business at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro (UNCG), and as an Adjunct Professor at Elon University’s Love School of Business. Corporately, he has served as the Director of Business Development within General Dynamics Advanced Technology Systems, Greensboro, NC. He also served in Senior Management within the areas of manufacturing, systems engineering, program management, strategic third-party alliances, and partnerships, as well as marketing, strategy, and corporate research & development with Xerox Corporation. Gladney is responsible for providing strategic direction for the MBA program in alignment with the College’s mission and values
Learn more about our world-class team
Our world-class professors, managers, and staff help provide a rigorous and supportive community of success.
Dr. Lisa A. Owens-Jackson
Chair of Accounting and Finance
Recipient of the 2017 North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Lisa Owens-Jackson, Ph.D., CPA is the Associate Dean of the College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University. She teaches both financial and managerial accounting in the undergraduate and MBA program.
Ms. Cheryl Porter
MBA Administrative Support Associate
Proudly served Dr. Gladney and the exceptional students in the DEESE College of Business and Economics at N.C. A&T.
11 years as a law enforcement officer in the Chicago area, Cheryl transitioned into an administrative and executive assistant in journalism and higher education.
Dr. Scott Simpkins
Associate Professor
Dr. Simkins is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, College of Business and Economics.
He has led multiple National Science Foundation projects exploring the use and diffusion of evidence-based teaching innovations in economics, totaling over $1.25 million.
Dr. Lyubov Kurkalova
Professor of Economics
Her research program has received over $9.8 million in extramural funding from USDOE, NSF, and USDA.
Lyubov (Luba) Kurkalova is interested both in (a) analyzing the impacts of policy and economic factors on forest and agricultural land use, production, and the environment, and in (b) developing the tools - spatially explicit models and econometric techniques - for such analyses.
Dr. Kecia
Williams-Smith
Interim Dean
Dr. Smith’s research interests include audit regulation, audit quality, regulatory communications, and auditor judgment and decision-making.
Kecia Williams Smith, Ph.D. CPA is the Interim Dean of the Deese College of Business and Economics. She holds degrees from NC A&T and Texas A&M University, where she completed her PhD in June 2016.
Dr. Isaiah Ugboro
Professor of Organization Theory / Strategic Management / Interim Department Chair
Research are in areas of Strategic Planning/Management, Organization Structural Design, Strategic Human Resource Planning, Organizational Commitment and Employee Empowerment
Dr. Isaiah O. Ugboro is a Professor of Organization Theory and Strategic Management in the School of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC.
Dr. Kimberly McNeil
Interim Chair of Supply Chain Management
Research Interests
Demographic and Psychographic Influences, Marketing Communications Influences, Marketing Education, Marketing Issues in Travel, Leisure, and Services
Dr. Pankaj Chaudhary
Associate Professor and Chair of The Department of BISA
Dr. Pankaj Chaudhary is an Associate Professor and Chair of The Department of Business Information Systems & Analytics (BISA).
Dr. Chaudhary is a seasoned educator with 25+ years of teaching experience in Information Systems (IS) and related areas, including data analytics and security. He has taught a variety of business and technical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels in both US and offshore locations (India and Palestine).
Dr. Brandis Phillips
Associate Professor of Accounting
Dr. Brandis Phillips is an associate professor of accounting at N.C. A & T State University.
His primary areas of research are technology addiction, digital literacy and psychological factors affecting students’ attitude toward quantitative careers.
Dr. Alfredo A. Romero
Interim Chair of the Department of Economics
Dr. Alfredo A. Romero is the Interim Chair of the Department of Economics at North Carolina A&T State University and a former Senior Economist of the Joint Economic Committee of the United States Congress.
He has served as a member of the Panel of Economic Forecasters for the Wall Street Journal and the Survey of Professional Forecasters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Dr. Romero's research focuses on foreign direct investment and its connections to growth, culture, and inequality; the yield curve and its relationship to unemployment and inflation; and the dynamics of self-employment during recessions.
Dr. Lisa Snyder
Professor of Management
Effective Communication Practices
Active / Virtual Education / Online Teaching
Dr. Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder is a tenured full professor in the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at NC A&T State University. She co-authors a Business Communication textbook and is a past president of both the Association for Business Communication as well as the Association for Research in Business Education and the North Carolina Business Education Association.
Marita Williams Rogers
Graduate Services Coordinator
Marita has also excelled as a corporate trainer, business services coordinator, and college professor.
Marita Williams-Rogers is a dedicated leader, educator, and community servant with experience spanning corporate leadership, higher education, ministry, and civic engagement. She currently serves as Graduate Services Coordinator for the Deese College of Business and Economics MBA Program. She is a lifelong learner, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership.
Our Program is Business-Mentored
and Student-Centered
The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics, accredited by AACSB International since 1979, has been dedicated to educational excellence and developing the next generation of business leaders for over 30 years. With our modern facilities in Craig Hall and Merrick Hall, cutting-edge resources, and a team of committed faculty, we are uniquely equipped to prepare managers for the global, competitive business environment of the 21st century.
Our MBA degree is a professional graduate program designed to give students a strong foundation in core business essentials, including economics, finance, and management, followed by focused study in one of three in-demand concentrations: General Management, Human Resource Management, or Supply Chain Management. These areas represent growing fields with significant professional opportunities and career potential.
Post Baccalaureate Certificate Options
MBA-Supply Chain Post Baccalaureate Program
The Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management equips professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to design, manage, analyze, and optimize entire supply chain systems or individual components.
General Management, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in General Management offers a broad skill set designed to prepare business professionals for success across industries and roles, at any stage of their career. The program includes core MBA courses, providing a strong foundation in essential business principles.
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At N.C. A&T State University, our faculty, administrators, and staff are dedicated to ensuring the excellence of your graduate studies and your success in your professional career. Ambitious and talented students who embrace opportunities in every challenge will thrive in our student-centered, business-mentored environment.
No matter the path you choose, our MBA program is designed to propel you forward, equipping you with transferable skills, knowledge, and the passion to excel in any career you pursue.
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- Dr. Eric M. Gladney
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