Kent State College of Business Administration Facts
The College of Business Administration (COBA), AACSB accredited since 1964,
is located on Kent State University’s main campus in Kent, OH.
Accreditation
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Accredited by AACSB International FOR 54 Years
- Among less than 1% of business schools worldwide to receive dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
- AACSB-accredited schools produce highly-skilled graduates that are desirable to employers.
- AACSB accreditation is the gold standard for students seeking the finest education and companies seeking cutting-edge talent.
- Among less than 1% of business schools worldwide to receive dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
Rankings
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We have the rare distinction of dual accreditation for both business and accounting; only 180 institutions worldwide hold an additional specialized AACSB Accreditation.
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The Kent State University College of Business Administration is ranked among the top business schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2019 Best Undergraduate Business Programs rankings.
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Kent State’s Online MBA Program Ranks in the Top 100 in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
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Our MBA and EMBA programs are ranked Tier One globally by CEO Magazine.
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Recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as a top university for professional sales education.
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Economics major ranked top 25 in the nation by BestCollegeReviews.org for Bachelors Degrees in Business-Economics
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Ranked in the top 5% for “Most Popular” entrepreneurship programs for 2019 by College Factual.
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Ranked in the top 5% for “Most Popular” specialized marketing programs for 2019 by College Factual.
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Kent State University is listed among Money’s Best Colleges in America.
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Kent State University is ranked among Forbes’ list of America’s Top Colleges.
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Ranked as one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review.
Affiliations and Endorsements
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Committed to sustainability as an Advanced Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory.
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One of 23 accounting programs worldwide to receive IMA endorsement.
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The College’s Finance program is aligned with the CFA Institute.
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Associate member of the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative.
Academics
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Ten undergraduate majors including: Accounting, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, Human Resource Management, Managerial Marketing and Marketing.
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Fourteen undergraduate minors and one certificate program enable degree specialization for business knowledge and marketability.
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MBA programs delivered both full-time (on campus) and online. Five MBA dual degrees offered in architecture, library and information science, nursing, translation and communication studies.
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Specialized master’s degrees: Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Arts in Economics.
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The Executive MBA program, ranked as a top-tier program by CEO Magazine, is designed exclusively for individuals with at least seven years professional work experience and demonstrated career growth.
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One of only 90 U.S. business colleges bestowing a doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Business Administration.
Faculty and Students
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35,000+
alumni worldwide -
3,827
total students -
1,711
college alumni are presidents or CEOs -
223
graduate students -
3,604
undergraduate students
*Numbers based on Fall 2018.
Salary Data
| UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS | GRADUATE STUDENTS |
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Average annual starting salary by major*: Accounting: $45,488 Business Management: $38,164 Computer Information Systems: $51,290 Economics: $48,549 Entrepreneurship: $41,991 Finance: $45,028 Marketing: $40,562 Managerial Marketing: $44,062 General Business: $38,164 HR Management: $49,006 |
Average annual starting salary*: MBA: $58,916 MAE: $51,661 MSA: $49,800
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*Numbers Based on Class of 2017.
Career Services
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- Leading the way as the only college on campus with a dedicated satellite office of the university’s Career Services Center.
- Empowering undergraduate and graduate students to find jobs and internships, discover a career path and achieve success.
- Engaging corporate partners through an advisory council, internships, mentoring, workshops and recruitment both on and off campus.
- Leading the way as the only college on campus with a dedicated satellite office of the university’s Career Services Center.
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internship experiences in 2017-2018 - 7%
increase in internships over the last year - 180
academic scholarships awarded to current and prospective students
Education Abroad
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- Education Abroad Opportunities expose undergraduate and graduate students to international business and culture at Kent State’s campus in Florence, Italy, in addition to many other cities.
- They can be a semester-long or a summer experience, ranging from 10 days to five weeks.
- Education Abroad Opportunities expose undergraduate and graduate students to international business and culture at Kent State’s campus in Florence, Italy, in addition to many other cities.
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students studied abroad during the 2017-18 academic year - $2,500
scholarships are available to ALL business students - $605,000
in education abroad scholarships awarded during the 2017-18 academic year
Research and Innovation
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Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI)
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI) immerses students in entrepreneurship education and experiences, advances innovative entrepreneurial research and nurtures regional outreach. -
Global Management Center (GMC)
The Global Management Center (GMC) strives to advance international business education opportunities; global research through industry partnerships; and provide an international stage for students, faculty and the public to learn and engage in best global business practices. -
Center for Information Systems (CIS)
Center for Information Systems (CIS) promotes cooperation and networking between IT professionals and faculty, staff and students; advances curriculum relevance and provides internships, scholarships and excellent careers for our graduates. -
Responsible Leadership Initiative
The Responsible Leadership Initiative promotes business as a force for good and demonstrates through practice and research how business can drive achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established in 2016 by the United Nations Global Compact.
Contact Us
- COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
475 Terrace Drive
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-2772
Graduate Programs Office
475 Terrace Drive Suite A310
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2282
gradbus@kent.edu
Undergraduate Programs Office
475 Terrace Drive
Kent, OH 44242
330-672-2872