James Madison University - College of Business

Online MBA students definitely feel that their fellow James Madison University students are career assets. "The cohort-based program itself was also a strong component, as I know I will keep in touch with many members of my cohort, and for networking purposes this program has been phenomenal." One student echoes the sentiments of many in describing the career advantage of JMU's blended learning format. "[It's a] program with strong credentials that offered in-the-classroom experience for a reasonable price." Students absolutely feel that the JMU MBA is a good investment for advancing both their immediate and their continuing career, and expect a sizeable 13% jump in their salary after graduation, while nearly half of students reported getting a promotion during the program. They enter with an average 11.5 years of work experience and age of 35. Unsurprisingly, JMU's coursework in information systems/information technology is the highlight of the program, and students report markedly high satisfaction with the program's administration. Students also report that the program gave them solid preparation in information technology, leadership/management, organizational behavior, and teamwork.