Kennesaw State’s online MBA program garnered national attention after U.S. News and World Report named it one of the top online MBA programs in the nation.
In its annual undergraduate and graduate school ranking list, U.S. News and World Report placed the Michael J. Coles College of Business in the list of the top 20 schools to complete an online Masters of Business Administration degree.
Taking faculty credentials, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, student services and student engagement into consideration, KSU’s online MBA program climbed two spots this year to rank 19 in the nation, and it remained the best in Georgia.
“We are excited that our online MBA program was recognized as a top 20 program in the nation,” said Dr. Kathy Schwaig, dean of entrepreneurial management. “Our online MBA program allows students to attend class on their schedule, given that courses are taught online. They also learn to interact and work in online teams in order to complete their group projects.”
Not only are online MBA students surrounded by like-minded and motivated peers, but they are also taught by some of the best and brightest in the field.
According to the ranking, the Coles Business School’s online faculty is ranked at number 10 in the nation, scoring just 2 points under a perfect 100. This ensures that the online MBA students are receiving a quality education that prepares them for an increasingly competitive field.
“It’s an honor for us to meet the need for exceptional faculty and to provide a nationally recognized education for our students,” Schwaig said.
For students who do want an on-campus experience, KSU’s part-time MBA program has also received glowing reviews, placing it at rank 28 nationally and the best in Georgia.
“Our faculty, staff and program leadership do a stellar job to assure that the learning environment and total student experience is exceptional in and outside of the classroom,” Schwaig said. “Our students are engaged business professionals who want an academic experience that fuels their careers and in a format that fits their lifestyle.”
U.S. News and World Report evaluated a total of 1,490 online programs for the list and narrowed down the pool to 267 online business programs. This is the second consecutive year that the online program has been ranked in the top 25.
