Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Regardless of their undergraduate education, students will find a challenging program designed to meet their specific backgrounds and needs.

The degree is structured for full-time/in-person and full-time or part-time online students:

• The full-time/in-person program is targeted to early career professionals, both nationally and internationally, who wish to jump-start their business career, and to those who wish to make a business-related career change. The program operates in cohorts so that students proceed through the sequence of required courses as a group. Students take six to seven courses a semester (offered in eight-week modules) and are expected to participate in experiential activities such as internships, mentoring and professional development activities. Delivery of the program is accelerated; students are able to earn the M.B.A. degree in 12 to 16 months.
• The online program is designed for those who want maximum flexibility in pursuing their MBA degree. Students can take courses to suit their life: from 1 course at a time to a full-time course load. This is an ideal program for professionals who intend to keep working full-time while pursing the M.B.A., and for those students who want to pursue their MBA without commuting to campus.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university 
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale 
• Official transcripts
• GMAT or GRE scores
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (internet-based version)
  • Minimum 77 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at http://catalog.kent.edu/colleges/bu/mis/business-administration-mba/#programinfotext

Graduates of the program will be able to

1. Identify the problem and select the appropriate tool(s) to resolve the problem.
2. Analyze the problem in order to come to a decision or conclusion.
3. Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.
4. Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.
5. Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
6. Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.
7. Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.
8. Identify global factors involved in making business decisions.
9. Prioritize and analyze alternatives and consequences related to global factors and support a strategic decision in a global business context.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Business Manager
• Business Consultant
• Business Analyst