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KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 14, 2017

Coles College of Business program earns top spot among Georgia public universities

The part-time Master of Business Administration program in 成人直播鈥檚 Michael J. Coles College of Business was ranked 28th nationally and the No. 1 public part-time MBA program in Georgia in the U.S. News & World Report 2018 Best Graduate Schools report released today.

Kennesaw State rose 31 places from last year鈥檚 rankings to earn the top spot among public universities in the state. Coles College leaders attributed the national ranking to the College鈥檚 focused effort to offer a program with the relevance, flexibility and convenience that part-time MBA students need.

鈥淲e are exceptionally pleased to be recognized among the nation鈥檚 leading business schools,鈥� said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College of Business. 鈥淗aving our MBA program receive this level of recognition is a testament to the excellence of our faculty, staff, students, graduates and program- and university-level leaders.鈥�

According to U.S. News, part-time business programs play a vital role for working professionals who are unable to attend business school full time. Coles College currently enrolls 168 part-time MBA students. The flexible, self-paced program offers courses in the evenings and at two locations 鈥� the 成人直播 Center in Kennesaw and Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta 鈥� with mini-mesters in May, August and December.

鈥淭he Coles College offers rigorous and quality MBA programs that appeal to talented and motivated business-professional students seeking a balance between family needs, workplace commitments and educational demands on their time,鈥� said Amy Henley, executive director of MBA programs in the Coles College. 鈥淭he continuous improvement in our MBA program rankings reflects our commitment to providing quality business education that is highly relevant and practical in today鈥檚 competitive global economy.鈥�

The annual U.S. News ranking is based on five factors: average peer assessment score, average graduate exam (GMAT and GRE) scores of entering part-time MBA students, average undergraduate grade point average, number of years of work experience, and the percentage of total MBA enrollment that is part time. This year, 301 graduate programs were ranked.

For more information on the Coles College鈥檚 MBA programs, visit .

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 成人直播 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.