Student Experience

Get a sneak peek into what life looks like for students in the Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program.

See Yourself Here

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds — each with a unique story and a common goal. We invite you to get to know them to help you decide if the Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) is a good fit for your goals and future.

Kelli Johnson, a student in the Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program, shares why she chose the MMA program to advance her marketing career and the community she found at NC State Poole.

Meet Students and Alumni

Discover the “Who?”, “What?”, “Where?” and “Why?” of some of our standout students and their time in the MMA program.

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Class Profiles

See a breakdown of our student cohorts, including demographics and work experience.

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Student Ambassadors

Let one of our student ambassadors answer your questions and tell you about their experience in the program.

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Industry Engagement

Learn about how our connections with industry can help propel your career forward.

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Housed at a Leading STEM University

NC State is located in one of the best economic and rapidly growing regions. Students benefit from our faculty’s real-world experience, world-class research and industry partnerships.

“Even though it is a fully-online program for working professionals, I really enjoy the events the program sets up for us at the beginning and end of each semester.”

Olivia Rojas ’25

Hear From Two of Our Recent Grads

On May 4, 2023, Poole College of Management celebrated a handful of the MMA program’s first graduates. Among them were Noor Bokhari and Julia Zachgo, who shared their experiences in the program.

Hear from Julia and Noor

Jul 09

Wednesday8:30 AM

Coffee Chat at 321 Coffee on Centennial Campus

Jul 16

Wednesday5:30 PM

Marketing Analytics Information Session

Jul 24

Thursday12:00 PM

RTP Lunch and Learn

Kayla Layden ‘24, Marketing Coordinator, D.R. Horton

When her original grad program was discontinued, Kayla Layden pivoted into NC State’s Master of Marketing Analytics—and found a new path she’s passionate about. From faculty support to real-world connections, the MMA program helped her build the skills and network to thrive in a new industry.

Celebrating the Class of Spring 2025: Voices from Poole’s Graduate Programs

Meet a few of the exceptional students graduating this spring from Poole College’s Jenkins Graduate Programs, each with a compelling story of personal growth and career transformation. From navigating global industries to spearheading campus initiatives, these graduates are ready to make their mark on the world.

Patrick Gotimer, Wolfpack Athletics Champion

One month after starting the Jenkins MMA program, Patrick Gotimer was promoted to NC State Athletics director of ticket sales. Today, he’s using what he’s learning in the classroom to redefine the fan experience and support student-athletes.