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

Poole College of Management

May 29, 2025

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.

Tyler Bailey with NC State football players

May 27, 2025

Navigating Uncertainty With Precision: Tyler Bailey’s Path From Military Intelligence to Risk Analytics

After over a decade of military service, Tyler Bailey is charting a new course with the NC State Master of Management, Risk and Analytics program.

May 18, 2025

Mayne Hill, Petroleum Operations and Project Management

With nearly 30 years in the petroleum business, Mayne Hill knows that risk is always part of the equation. Through the online MRA program, he’s gaining the tools to manage that risk strategically – transforming challenges into growth opportunities.

Rodney Bizzell NC State Master or Accounting Grad

Apr 17, 2025

Rodney Bizzell: Retirement, Reinvention and a New Path in Accounting

After 30 years of public service, Rodney Bizzell is embarking on a new professional journey with the Jenkins online MAC program.

Jan 30, 2025

Caleb Price, Marine Reservist and Safety and Risk Management Professional

As a U.S. Marine reservist and experienced risk management and fleet services director, Price was drawn to the Jenkins Master of Management, Risk Analytics (MRA) program to help him sharpen his risk management skill set in the private equity space. The support he found from faculty has exceeded his expectations.

Dec 18, 2024

Matt McCann ‘23, Data Scientist, Sealed Air

With a desire to dig into the technical and strategic aspects of data analytics, Matt McCann knew Poole College was the place to get him to where he wanted to go. But the ROI? Even better than he could have imagined.

Taylor Carey NC State Jenkins Professional Online MBA Student

Dec 7, 2024

Taylor Carey, Engineer and Project Manager at Arcadis

As a fourth-generation member of the Wolfpack, there was no question of where mechanical engineer Taylor Carey would go to expand his business and leadership acumen other than the Jenkins MBA program.

Nov 5, 2024

Rosa Sierra Flores, Marketing Assistant, Eno Animal Hospital

With an educational background in digital arts, the MMA program provides Rosa Sierra Flores with the foundation she needs to take her place in the field of marketing.

Justine Wan NC State online MMA and MBA student

Aug 27, 2024

Justine Wan, Content Team Manager, Roofer Marketers

The Master of Management, Marketing Analytics (MMA) program has given Justine Wan the opportunity to expand her network and enhance her marketing expertise with emerging marketing insights and state-of-the-art analytics techniques.

Andre Little NC State Business Sustainability Certificate Graduate

Aug 14, 2024

First Business Sustainability Certificate Graduate Shares Program Highlights

Andre Little, the first graduate of the NC State Business Sustainability Certificate program, has excelled both academically and professionally. His participation in the Brazil study abroad program and hands-on projects have prepared him to lead in corporate responsibility and sustainability consulting.