FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Fayetteville State University’s Broadwell College of Business and Economics has achieved notable recognition, being ranked 20th in The Princeton Review’s 2027 list of the Top 50 Online MBA Programs. This ranking, announced on July 14, highlights FSU’s online Master of Business Administration program among the best in the nation.
This accolade places Fayetteville State as the sole historically Black college or university in the Top 50 and one of only three institutions from North Carolina to be recognized within the Top 20. The annual assessment by The Princeton Review evaluates various factors, including educational quality, faculty engagement, student interaction, technological resources, and career outcomes, based on feedback from thousands of MBA students and participating business schools.
Quality Education and Student Engagement
Scott Krawczyk, Ph.D., provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, remarked that this recognition is a testament to the exceptional quality of the faculty and the commitment of the students. “Being recognized among the nation’s leading online MBA programs affirms the strength of Fayetteville State’s academic mission,” Krawczyk noted, highlighting the positive impact that graduates have in their careers and communities.
The ranking signifies a respected program that marries rigorous academic standards with the flexibility necessary for students seeking to further their careers. The online MBA program at Broadwell is tailored to develop essential skills in leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical abilities, all in a fully online format.
Commitment to Excellence
Ulysses Taylor, dean of the Broadwell College, emphasized that being listed as No. 20 among the nation’s top programs reflects their ongoing dedication to academic excellence and student achievement. “These achievements reflect our strategic focus on delivering an affordable, high-quality MBA that prepares ethical, innovative and globally competitive business leaders,” Taylor stated. He also mentioned the college’s commitment to continuous improvement and expanding opportunities for students and their communities.
The Princeton Review’s evaluation process for online MBA programs involved data collected from 194 participating institutions and feedback from over 13,000 students. The rankings were determined using more than 60 criteria, including admissions standards, faculty qualifications, program rigor, technological capabilities, graduation rates, job placement success, and overall student satisfaction.
Recognition of Excellence
The rankings specifically highlight schools that participate in The Princeton Review’s detailed surveys, which assess quality through both institutional metrics and student evaluations. For this edition, the publication recognized the Top 50 online MBA programs from a pool of 194 analyzed programs across the nation.
Individuals interested in Fayetteville State University’s online MBA program can learn more about it through the Broadwell College of Business and Economics.
Source: Fayetteville State University
