MBA program ranks in top 10 nationally
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Cottrell Master of Business Administration (MBA) ranked No. 7 nationally on the DiscoverBusiness.us Best Value Online MBA Programs list released in December.
Located within UNG's Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB), the Cottrell MBA went fully online in fall 2022.
"The Mike Cottrell College of Business is pleased to receive recognition as a best-value online MBA program. The Cottrell MBA is a challenging MBA program delivered in an online format to meet the needs of busy working professionals across a broad range of fields in both the public and private sectors," Dr. Wendy Walker, MCCB associate dean for faculty and graduate programs, said. "Our faculty experts empower our highly motivated students to explore their leadership potential and create value for their organizations without detracting from their financial goals."
The 37 ranked schools were selected from a list of 233 schools that were reviewed to create the ranking.
"This ranking reflects the unwavering commitment of our dedicated faculty, the exceptional caliber of our students and our relentless pursuit of academic excellence, all at an affordable price point," Dr. Troy Terry, dean of graduate studies, said. "This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our entire Mike Cottrell College of Business community, and we remain steadfast in our mission to empower future leaders and shape the future of business education."
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