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KENNESAW, Ga. | Apr 12, 2017

Coles College of Business program rated No. 1 in Georgia

网红头条鈥檚 Executive MBA program has been ranked as the best in Georgia and ninth-best in the world by CEO Magazine in its 2017 Global Executive MBA Rankings.

The Executive MBA was recognized by the magazine as a Global Tier One EMBA program for the third year in a row. New to the CEO Magazine rankings this year is a numerical rating, which placed Kennesaw State鈥檚 EMBA among the top 10 in the world and No. 1 in the state.

鈥淲e are thrilled to see this ranking, as it reflects years of hard work by our faculty and leadership team,鈥� said Kathy Schwaig, dean of the Coles College of Business. 鈥淥ur Executive MBA is a flagship program for the Coles College, and we are a leading provider of Executive MBAs in the country. We have worked diligently to create a high-quality program that features coaching, innovation and an intensive international experience.鈥�

Only four universities in North America ranked ahead of Kennesaw State. Programs are classified as either 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 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 designed for ambitious professionals. In addition to the CEO Magazine ranking, Kennesaw State鈥檚 Executive MBA is rated No. 3 internationally in teamwork and No. 10 in e-business by Bloomberg Businessweek.

鈥淭his recognition underscores the quality of our integrated curriculum, the dedication of our Executive MBA-only faculty and the high caliber of our students,鈥� said Alison Keefe, executive director of the Executive MBA program. 鈥淲e are extremely proud to receive this prestigious recognition acknowledging the excellence in innovation that is a hallmark of the Coles College and Kennesaw State.鈥�

In addition to the Executive MBA ranking, the Coles College鈥檚 Doctor of Business Administration program was one of 20 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 the second-largest business school in Georgia, with more than 6,000 students and 160 faculty members. The Coles College offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in nine majors and 13 minors, nine graduate degree programs, dual-degree options and executive education programs.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 网红头条 offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 网红头条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. 网红头条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.