KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 20, 2026

Kennesaw State University's Michael J. Coles College of Business has been named the No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia by The Princeton Review's 2027 rankings of the Top 50 Online MBA Programs. The Coles College Online MBA also ranked No. 28 in the nation climbing five spots from the previous year.

Designed for working professionals, the Coles College WebMBA program combines the flexibility of online learning with a collaborative, cohort-based experience that allows students to earn their degree in just 20 months and at a competitive price point. Students progress through the program together while learning from faculty with extensive academic and industry expertise.

"This ranking reflects something we hear from students constantly: they want flexibility, but they refuse to compromise on quality,” said Richard James, Executive Director of MBA Programs at Kennesaw State. "Our faculty have built an online learning experience that is collaborative, engaging, and immediately relevant to today's workplace. We are proud to offer a program that prepares students to lead from day one.”

In addition to its online MBA recognition, the Coles College of Business was included among The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027, an honor that recognizes institutions with outstanding on-campus MBA programs.

"These recognitions reinforce the quality of the MBA experience at the Coles College, whether students choose to learn online or in person," said Robin Cheramie, Dean of the Michael J. Coles College of Business. " We're committed to providing a rigorous, practical business education that meets students where they are and prepares them for what's next.”

The Princeton Review's rankings are based on surveys of MBA program administrators and enrolled students nationwide, evaluating factors including academics, faculty, technology, career outcomes, and overall student experience.