Kent State University Online Mba

Last Updated on December 20, 2022

ONLINE MBA

An MBA is one of the best ways to accelerate one’s career, and Kent State University is one of the best places to earn an MBA. The online program is designed for working professionals who intend to keep working full-time while pursing the M.B.A. The program is offered fully online for students selecting specific optional concentrations.

Course Topics

  • Accounting
  • Computer Systems
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations
  • Statistics
  • Law

Program Features

  • Enroll at any time
  • Study abroad opportunity
  • Project-based curriculum
  • Nationally-ranked faculty
  • No prior work experience required
  • Prior business-related degree (not required)
  • Go at your own pace

Accreditation

  • AACSB, International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Concentrations Available

  • International Business
  • Supply Chain Management

kent state university mba admission requirements

MBA Program Features

  • AACSB Accredited
  • Accelerated program, can be completed in 12 months
  • Modular, eight-week course structure
  • Career coaching and a professional development course
  • Opportunity for summer internships
  • Merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships
  • Several study-abroad options with scholarships opportunities
  • Option to specialize in one of six concentrations:
    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Human Resource Management
    • International Business
  • Dual degree MBA programs in Architecture, Communications, Library and Information Science, Nursing and Translation 

Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • Application fee – $45 domestic applicants | $70 international applicants
  • Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE scores
    • GMAT or GRE exam requirement may be waived.​​​​
    • GMAT/GRE Waiver Criteria (pending final approval):
      • Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or greater in a bachelor’s degree, or an awarded graduate degree.
      • Two or more years of full-time study in a degree granting program in the United States and successful completion of English, communication and writing intensive courses (international applicants).
      • Completed two quantitative courses, such as advanced algebra, statistics or the equivalent with grades ‘B’ (3.0) or higher.
      • GMAT/GRE Waiver Request Form
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international applicants). The minimum score requirements for the full-time MBA program are:
    • TOEFL iBT: 80
    • IELTS: 6.5
  • Résumé
  • Two letters of recommendation 
  • Essay of goals and objectives
  • Scholarship application (optional) – Due March 15
  • Graduate Assistantship application (optional)
    (graduate assistantships are not expected to be awarded for the 2021-2022 academic year)

*All application materials should be submitted prior to deadline.


FULL-TIME MBA DEADLINES

  • International applicants and domestic applicants applying for graduate assistantships 
    March 15
  • Domestic applicants NOT applying for graduate assistantships
    July 1

Tuition and Financial Assistance

Kent State offers a best-value MBA program compared to several other universities with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation, the top credential for business schools.

Full-time MBA Tuition

 Ohio ResidentsNon-Ohio Residents
Below 11 credit hours$536 per credit hour$999 per credit hour
11-18 credit hours$5,896$10,989

Full-time MBA program fee: $600 per fall and spring semesters

Financial Assistance available to full-time MBA students:

Merit-based scholarships

Merit-based graduate assistantships   

Loans and Work Study (domestic students only)

* The tuition and fee information provided reflects, at a glance, generalized rates and is intended to act as a guide. Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. Detailed information regarding tuition and fees can be found in the University Fee Register.

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