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“I ended up in the MAC program at NC State because of the people. I considered other MAC programs, but I didn’t feel as though they knew much about me or prioritized online students as much as NC State does.”
Hunter Haskett
Tax and Accounting Associate, Schaffer, Baum & Zubach PLLC
The Jenkins MAC Difference: Supportive and Caring Community
“Here at NC State we are more than just a university — we’re family. Our MAC program provides exceptional education and real-world experiences to launch our students’ careers to the next level.”
Students have the option of starting the program in the spring, summer or fall. Apply early to be considered for MAC scholarships and fellowships. Learn more about the application checklist and the deadlines:
From the classroom to career success, discover the Wolfpack spirit behind the Jenkins MAC program. Follow along for student stories, events and accounting insights.
This month we`re showcasing the achievements, service, and impact of Poole College faculty and staff. Three Wolfpack cheers for these faculty from our graduate programs:
Scott Showalter, #NCStateMAC program director, was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Audit Educator Award at the American Accounting Association Auditing (AAA) Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Chris Hitch, adjunct lecturer in management for @ncstatemba and director of client relations for Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, partnered with the The Wake County Non-Profit Institute, a new initiative of Wake County Public Health that supports local nonprofits through training, coaching and resources.
Shawn Mankad, associate professor of analytics for our #NCStateMBA and Master of Management programs, gave a keynote address titled “From Insight to Impact: Leveraging Data Visualization for Smarter Utility Decisions” at the Connections Summit hosted by ElectriCities of North Carolina on Feb. 12.
This month we`re showcasing the achievements, service, and impact of Poole College faculty and staff. Three Wolfpack cheers for these faculty from our graduate programs:
Scott Showalter, #NCStateMAC program director, was awarded the 2026 Outstanding Audit Educator Award at the American Accounting Association Auditing (AAA) Section Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Chris Hitch, adjunct lecturer in management for @ncstatemba and director of client relations for Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, partnered with the The Wake County Non-Profit Institute, a new initiative of Wake County Public Health that supports local nonprofits through training, coaching and resources.
Shawn Mankad, associate professor of analytics for our #NCStateMBA and Master of Management programs, gave a keynote address titled “From Insight to Impact: Leveraging Data Visualization for Smarter Utility Decisions” at the Connections Summit hosted by ElectriCities of North Carolina on Feb. 12.…
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We had a fantastic evening at Meet the Pack, with our #NCStateMAC, @NCStateMBA, and Master of Management programs.
Thank you to our panelists for sharing their experiences as a part of the #GradPack: Joe Mathis – Online MAC Alumnus and Panel Moderator Curt Rask – Online MBA student Chloe Ekberg – Full-time MBA student Bryan Heckle – MRA student Katie Birdsall – MMA student Rebecca Brown – Full-time MAC student
We had a fantastic evening at Meet the Pack, with our #NCStateMAC, @NCStateMBA, and Master of Management programs.
Thank you to our panelists for sharing their experiences as a part of the #GradPack: Joe Mathis – Online MAC Alumnus and Panel Moderator Curt Rask – Online MBA student Chloe Ekberg – Full-time MBA student Bryan Heckle – MRA student Katie Birdsall – MMA student Rebecca Brown – Full-time MAC student…
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It`s time to make your mark, Wolfpack! 📍
Today is NC State`s Day of Giving—an annual tradition of showcasing the ways we #ThinkAndDo, and a day of paying it forward. Many gifts made today will go to work immediately, supporting scholarships, fueling research, and so much more.
Keep an eye on #NCState accounts today for a change to win bonuses for our programs.
Today is NC State`s Day of Giving—an annual tradition of showcasing the ways we #ThinkAndDo, and a day of paying it forward. Many gifts made today will go to work immediately, supporting scholarships, fueling research, and so much more.
Keep an eye on #NCState accounts today for a change to win bonuses for our programs.…
