Williamsburg, Ky. ā August 27, 2024 – Forbes.com recently included University of the Cumberlands in their ranking of the nationās Best Online Masterās in Management degree programs, with Cumberlands ranking No. 1 in Kentucky, No. 4 nationally.
Forbes ranked schools based on their management programsā tuition costs and graduation rates, among other factors. The ranking included ten schools from around the country. Of the schools listed, Cumberlands offered the second-lowest tuition rate among public and private schools and was the most affordable option among private universities.
This isnāt the first time Forbes has recognized the value of Cumberlandsā graduate programs. Earlier this year, Forbes Advisor ranked Cumberlandsā executive PhD in business (finance specialty) as the top program in the nation. The PhD in business program (management specialty) has also been ranked by Forbes as one of the nationās top programs.
Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, industry growth in business managerial fields ranges from approximately 7-23 percent. Many with leadership skills and business experience choose to pursue careers as logisticians, purchasing agents, operations research analysts, chief executive officers (CEOs), or project management specialists, though business and leadership skills are valuable assets in any workplace.
Cumberlands offers multiple online masterās degrees in business management, including project management, strategic management, and supply chain management. These fully online, asynchronous degree programs help students acquire relevant knowledge and competencies in the business world, develop advanced analytical and critical-thinking skills, formulate effective management strategies, and work efficiently in teams, among other skills. Learn more at www.ucumberlands.edu/academics.
