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.
- We have the rare distinction of dual accreditation for both business and accounting; only 180 institutions worldwide hold an additional specialized AACSB Accreditation.
- Among less than 1% of business schools worldwide to receive dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting.
Rankings
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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 & World Report’s 2021 Best Undergraduate Business Programs rankings.
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Kent State’s Online MBA Program is ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
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Kent State's Online MBA - Business Analytics concentration ranks #25 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. -
Ranked as one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review.
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Ranked #26 among the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2021, according to The Princeton Review. -
Online MBA program is ranked #46 among the world’s top online MBA providers in 2020 by QS Quacquarelli Symonds.
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Our EMBA program is ranked #15 globally by CEO Magazine.
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Our Online MBA program is ranked #31 globally by CEO Magazine.
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Our Full-Time MBA program is ranked Tier One globally by CEO Magazine.
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Master of Economics program ranked 57th
MBA program ranked 120th
Master of Accounting program ranked 85th
Master of Business Analytics program ranked 34th -
Recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as a top university for professional sales education.
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 79 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 -
3,619
total students -
1,700+
college alumni are presidents or CEOs -
278
graduate students -
3,341
undergraduate students
*Numbers based on Fall 2020.
Salary Data
| UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS | GRADUATE STUDENTS |
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Average annual starting salary by major*: Accounting: $46,921 Business Management: $44,083 Computer Information Systems: $52,929 Economics: $48,063 Entrepreneurship: $43,984 Finance: $49,159 Marketing: $41,402 Managerial Marketing: $42,866 General Business: $34,720 HR Management: $39,700 |
Average annual starting salary*: MBA: $52,512 MAE: $57,500 MSA: $52,333 MSBA: $61,250
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*Numbers Based on Class of 2019.
Graduate Employment
- 88% of Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) graduates reported employment within 6 months of graduation (Class of 2019)
- 94% of Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) graduates reported employment within 6 months of graduation (Class of 2019)
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.
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internships during the 2019-20 academic year - 94%
of employers were extremely or very satisfied with overall performance during internship
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 2019-20 academic year - $113,500
in education abroad scholarships awarded during the 2019-20 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