Kennesaw State鈥檚 Executive MBA again ranked among the world鈥檚 best

KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 20, 2019

Coles College of Business program holds steady at No. 1 in Georgia and No. 7 globally

石榴直播鈥檚 program maintained its status as the best in Georgia and No. 7 in the world in CEO Magazine鈥檚 2019 Global Executive MBA Rankings, released today.

The Executive Master of Business Administration in the ranked No. 1 in the state for the third straight year and remained seventh in the world for the second year in a row based on CEO Magazine鈥檚 numerical rating system.

鈥淚t is extremely rewarding to see our Executive MBA program once again ranked among the top programs in the world,鈥 said Robin Cheramie, interim dean of the Coles College of Business. 鈥淭his ranking is a testament to the quality and power of the Coles College EMBA, and to the dedication of our faculty and staff who have crafted an experience that provides students with a proven route to personal and professional success.鈥

Kennesaw State鈥檚 EMBA was recognized by the magazine as a Global Tier One EMBA program for the fifth consecutive year. Programs are classified as Tier One or Tier Two based on factors including quality of faculty, international diversity, class size, accreditation, work experience, international exposure, professional development, gender parity and delivery methods.

The Coles College鈥檚 Executive MBA enrolls about 45 working professionals annually in its 19-month program that offers cutting-edge global teaming, program-long executive coaching and a customized curriculum for ambitious professionals including executives, mid-level managers and entrepreneurs.

鈥淭o again receive this recognition as the No. 1 EMBA program in Georgia validates that our focus on leadership and teaming continues to help students advance their careers,鈥 said Alison Keefe, executive director of the Executive MBA program. 鈥淢aintaining our status as a top-ranked EMBA program is evidence that our true weekend format, applied integrated curriculum and dedicated faculty provide our students with a pathway to success.鈥

Allan Bishop, director of recruitment and business development for the Executive MBA program, added: 鈥淭he CEO Magazine ranking reinforces our students鈥 decision to choose Kennesaw State for their Executive MBA and increases the value and prestige of their degree.鈥

In addition to the Executive MBA ranking, the Coles College鈥檚 program was one of 26 named a 鈥減remier DBA provider鈥 in CEO Magazine鈥檚 global listings. The rating is based on accreditation, quality of faculty, geography and international standing.

The Michael J. Coles College of Business is one of the largest business schools in Georgia, with more than 6,000 students and 160 faculty members. The Coles College offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in 10 majors and 13 minors, seven graduate degree programs, dual-degree options and executive education programs.

For more information on the Coles College鈥檚 Executive MBA program, click .

鈥 Paul Floeckher

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 石榴直播 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.