KSU Executive MBA Program at Coles College of Business

Our international residency is in full swing! For the first time, our Executive MBA students are visiting Italy and thoroughly soaking up the history and culture it has to offer.

Between an unforgettable tour of the Sistine Chapel and visits to the Vatican and the iconic Colosseum, our students are truly making memories to last a lifetime. They also got right down to business on Monday and Tuesday, meeting with their consulting clients and learning about the European Parliament and The American University of Rome.

Stay tuned for more excitement later in the week!

We’re proud to share the latest career moves and promotions from our alumni network. Your hard work is driving real results and we’re happy to see your continued success. Congratulations to all!

Ten years at the top in Georgia. Now tied for No. 1 in the nation. 🦉

The Kennesaw State Executive MBA has been ranked tied for No. 1 in the U.S. and tied for No. 5 in the world by CEO Magazine's 2026 Global Executive MBA Rankings, marking a decade of being Georgia's best.

Read the full story: https://loom.ly/hHzzod8

Join Richard James, Executive Director of MBA Programs, for a casual conversation over coffee! This is the perfect opportunity to ask your questions, learn about our nationally ranked MBA programs, and get a true feel for the student experience.

With several Metro Atlanta locations and dates available, we’ve made it easy to find a session that fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/KSUEMBAcoffeechat

KSU Giving Day starts tomorrow!

On April 2nd and 3rd, every gift you make to the Coles EMBA program will be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $750) by Quinn and Teronzo, two EMBA alumni who chose to invest back into this program, and into you doing the same. Your contribution will go twice as far in shaping the next generation of KSU executive leaders.

https://tinyurl.com/KSUEMBAgivingday

Thank you for your support!

A decade of distinction!

We are incredibly proud to announce that for the 10th year in a row, our program has secured the #1 spot in Georgia in the CEO Magazine 2026 Global Executive MBA Rankings. Our momentum continues to grow as we’ve climbed to a tie for #1 in the nation and #5 globally.

This milestone is a direct reflection of the unwavering commitment of our faculty and the incredible drive of our students and alumni. We remain dedicated to leading the way and setting the bar for executive education!

📣 Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the KSU Executive MBA!

Join us for one of our upcoming April 2026 info sessions:

Wednesday, 4/1 (Virtual) at 6:00 p.m. ET

Saturday, 4/11 (On campus at KSU) at 11:00 a.m. ET

Secure your spot today and take the next step toward leadership!

https://tinyurl.com/KSUEMBAevents

What a weekend!

We couldn’t have packed more into one EMBA class weekend if we tried. Here are a few of the highlights:

Generative AI in Action

On Saturday, we had the pleasure of hosting nearly 50 alumni for a Generative AI Micro-Credential course. Led by Dr. Marko Jocic, our graduating students and alumni worked through practical applications and real-world use cases. Everyone walked away better prepared to integrate AI effectively into their organizations.

Honoring a Legacy

Saturday evening was dedicated to networking and a very special milestone. We gathered to recognize the incredible dedication of Professor Tom Devaney, who will be retiring at the end of this semester. He has played a vital role in making finance and accounting accessible to everyone who has studied under him. To say he will be missed is a massive understatement!

The Home Stretch

We capped off Sunday with a celebration for our Class of 2026. This was their final class weekend before they embark on their international residency to Italy this April! We are so proud of the hard work they’ve put in to reach this point.