NJIT Online MBA a Top 100 Program Nationally in New Fortune Education Ranking
NJIT’s online MBA program has earned a top 100 spot in Fortune Education, slotting in at No. 98 in the nationwide ranking. NJIT is one of only two New Jersey universities to achieve this recognition.
Fortune marked the launch of Fortune Education with the publication of The Best Online MBA Programs of 2021, the first of six higher education rankings to be published this year. Fortune uses multiple data sets to formulate education rankings, including data provided by schools, a "Brand Score" that is calculated from a Fortune-Ipsos survey of hiring managers and business professionals, and a weighted "Fortune 1000 Score," which considers business school alumni placement in the C-Suites of the biggest companies in the U.S.
“Martin Tuchman School of Management at NJIT is committed to online graduate programs, where business education is delivered in a format that most students find convenient, challenging and accessible,” said Oya Tukel, dean of the school. “The demand for online programs will continue to grow as employers embrace online education. NJIT and Martin Tuchman School of Management continue to refine its online offerings to meet students where and when they are able to learn."
In his CEO Daily newsletter Monday morning, CEO Alan Murray explains why Fortune chose to highlight online MBA programs first. "During the pandemic year, two things happened that are propelling this new initiative," he writes. "First, the speed of technological change—already head-spinningly fast—accelerated even more, underscoring the urgent need for programs that help workers acquire new skills to keep up with change. And second, digital access to everything expanded, making online education the dominant mode for lifelong learning."
NJIT has previously been recognized for its successful digital transformation initiatives, which allowed the university to quickly pivot to support students during the pandemic, and beyond.
To see the full rankings and explanation of methodology, visit https://fortune.com/education/business/mba/rankings/best-online-mba-programs.
