Jenkins Graduate School of Management named
September 21, 2007 – North Carolina State University announced today the naming of the Jenkins Graduate School of Management in the NC State College of Management, in honor of Benjamin (Ben) P. Jenkins, III, vice-chairman and president of the General Bank at Wachovia Corporation.
“I think the College of Management’s graduate programs have the potential to be among the top two to three graduate schools of business for technology-oriented students,” Jenkins said.
“It’s not just the technical skills that you need to be successful; it’s the people skills. Management programs round out a person’s prior education, providing the skill sets needed for success in business today. This is what I think the college and this graduate school can offer to technology-based graduate students. That’s why I’m so excited about this honor,” he said.
The new Jenkins Graduate School includes the Master of Accounting (MAC) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, as well as the Graduate Economics Program, which is offered jointly by the College of Management and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
“The College of Management is very pleased to be associated with the values and achievements that have marked Ben’s 35-year career with Wachovia,” said Ira R. Weiss, dean of the college. “His career path – transitioning from a technology-focused undergraduate degree to senior leadership positions with Wachovia – parallels the transition that many of our technology-oriented graduate students seek in coming to our programs,” he said.
Since it was established in 1992, NC State’s College of Management has focused on providing management education for individuals with a science or technology background. The MBA program in particular has developed several concentrations that enable professionals to make the transition from technical to management roles.
“Ben’s financial support and ongoing relationship with the college will help us continue to strengthen and grow our uniquely technology-focused graduate programs in accounting, management and economics,” Weiss said.
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