Full-time MBA Program

Kent's full-time MBA program provides course offerings Monday through Thursday. The Management Core courses required for this program are offered during the day, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Elective courses for the full-time program are available during the evening.

Full-time MBA students begin in the Fall term and progress through the MBA program as a group. Full-time classes are small and the atmosphere is personalized. Students spend time outside the classroom preparing group projects, participating in professional development activities, and attending Graduate Management Association meetings and social events. The design of the full-time MBA program enables students to develop strong ties with classmates and faculty members. This cooperative spirit fosters both academic and professional development, and often leads to lifelong friendships and associations.

Concentrations

Students may select one area of concentration or select their elective coursework from a wide array of courses in different areas of study. In some situations, students are encouraged to take coursework outside of the Graduate School of Management.

Following is a list of the concentrations currently offered. Links show relevant courses.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Marketing

Financial Aid

Each year, several entering full-time students receive some form of non-need based assistance (Graduate Assistantships) because of academic and experiential achievements. These awards normally include a tuition scholarship and a stipend for work as an advisor, research assistant or tutor. For consideration, applications for Graduate Assistantships must be received by April 1. Assistantships are available for full-time students only.

Profile of Full-time MBA Class - 2007

Total Enrollment: 82

Fall 2007 Full-time MBA Class

Undergraduate Institutions Represented

Professional MBA Program

Kent's Professional MBA program offers evening classes designed for working professionals in the northeast Ohio region. The Professional MBA program is reflective of the College's commitment to life-long learning and recognition of the unique challenges and demands of the working student.

Professional MBA students take one to two classes per semester and generally complete their MBA degree in 3 to 4 years. Courses are conveniently scheduled to meet only one night per week, Monday through Thursday, in two and one-half-hour blocks. Students are encouraged to take five or more courses in a calendar year to allow them to complete their programs as rapidly as possible.

The evening program offers the working professional a level of flexibility in structuring his or her program, which is not available in the Full-time program. Professional MBA students are permitted to take fewer credits or even skip a semester without penalty. A full offering of MBA coursework is also available during summer sessions.

To serve its professional student population, Kent State University provides evening and weekend hours for many services and facilities. The Graduate School of Management has extended weekday office hours to provide assistance and advising for evening students. The computer lab, library and bookstore also maintain evening hours for the convenience of all students.

Stark Campus MBA Program

Professionals can earn an MBA in its entirety at Kent State University Stark Campus. Reflecting the university's commitment to lifelong learning and recognizing the challenges and demands of the of the working students, each MBA course is offered one night a week per semester, adding a level of flexibility in program structure.

All courses are taught by Kent State faculty of the Graduate School of Management. Students generally complete the program in three to four years, depending on their undergraduate degree and the number of courses taken each year. This program is the only AACSB - accredited MBA program in Stark County.

Members of the Kent campus graduate faculty offer a series of MBA Core courses at the Stark Campus. Each course meets one night per week. The balance of the student's program, primarily elective courses, is completed at the Kent campus.

Information about the program is available at both the Stark and Kent campuses, but application to the MBA program must be made at the Kent campus. An advisor is available by appointment at the Stark campus once a month to assist students with scheduling and application to the program.

Contact the Kent Stark Campus at 330.499.9600 for appointments.

Concentrations

Students in the Professional MBA program may select one area of concentration or select their elective coursework from a wide array of courses in different areas of study. In some situations, students are encouraged to take coursework outside of the Graduate School of Management.

The following Concentrations are currently offered. Links show relevant courses.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Marketing

Profile of Professional MBA Class - 2007

Total Enrollment: 225

Fall 2007 Part-time MBA Class

Undergraduate Institutions Represented

Dual Degree Program

MBA/Master of Library Science

The combined masters degree in library science and business administration is designed for managers of large libraries or information centers. The knowledge needed by these managers is in many ways similar to the knowledge needed by managers of any organization which includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. The dual degree will provide a significant opportunity to compete more favorably in a job market that is becoming more and more competitive.

The MBA and MLS dual degree requires 69-70 credit hours of coursework - 33-34 hours in business and 25 hours in library science. Students will apply to both schools, however only one set of application material will need to be submitted. Each program makes an independent admission decision. Admission is determined based upon grades, standardized test scores, references an essay and work experience.

For further information and an application for the dual MBA and MLS program, phone or write to:

MBA/Master of Science in Nursing

The combined masters degree in nursing and business administration is designed for experienced nurses whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions in health care administration. It combines the strengths of advanced nursing preparation with the practical management knowledge needed to develop patient-responsive organizations.

The MBA dual degree is a demanding program requiring the fulfillment of 70 credit hours of coursework. Students will apply to both schools, however only one set of application material will need to be submitted. Each program makes an independent admission decision. Admission is determined based upon grades, standardized test scores, references, an essay, and work experience.

For further information and an application for the dual MSN and MBA program, phone or write to:

MBA/Master of Architecture

The combined masters degree in architecture and business administration is designed for architects or undergraduate architectural students whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own businesses. The dual degree stimulates the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity, while simultaneously emphasizing ethical leadership, creative problem solving, global applications and skillful applications of information technology.

The dual degree program requires that students must earn at least a total of 71 credit hours- 32 from the M Arch program (usually 44 credit hours) and 39 from the MBA program (usually 39-54 credit hours). Students will apply to both schools; however, only one set of application material will need to be submitted. Each program makes an independent admission decision. Admission is determined based upon grades, standardized test scores, references, an essay, and work experience.

For further information and an application for the dual MBA and M Arch program, phone or write to: