Rankings & Facts
The College of Business Administration (COBA), AACSB accredited since 1964,
is located on Kent State University’s main campus in Kent, OH.
Distinguished for Excellence
by the Best
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Accredited by AACSB International
- 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.
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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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Our MBA and EMBA programs are ranked Tier One globally by CEO Magazine.
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Ranked among the top 50 undergraduate business schools in the U.S. in 2016 by Bloomberg Business Week based on an employer survey of how well schools prepared students for jobs.
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One of 23 accounting programs worldwide to receive IMA endorsement.
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Recognized by the Sales Education Foundation as a top university for professional sales education.
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Ranked as a top business college in Ohio and the number one public university in Northeast Ohio by U.S. News and World Report.
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Ranked as one of the nation's most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review.
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Committed to sustainability as an Advanced Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory.
College 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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Thirteen minors/certificate enable degree specialization for business knowledge and marketability
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MBA programs both full-time and online, as well as Master’s degrees in Accounting, Economics and Business Analytics
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Five MBA dual degrees offered in architecture, library and information science, nursing, translation and communication studies
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The Executive MBA offers two tracks; one for corporate professionals at the main campus, another customized for healthcare executives held at Kent State University’s College of Podiatric Medicine
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One of only 90 U.S. business colleges bestowing a Ph.D.
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More than 35,000 alumni worldwide
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Total Students: 4,231 Undergraduate Students: 3,976 Graduate Enrollment: 255 Retention Rate: 82% (Kent Campus) |
*Numbers based on Fall 2016.
Student Performance
| UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS | GRADUATE STUDENTS |
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Average annual starting salary by major*: Accounting: $45,294 Business Management: $40,731 Computer Information Systems: $56,180 Economics: $50,442 Entrepreneurship: $35,000 Finance: $46,077 Marketing: $42,334 Managerial Marketing: $41,777 |
Average annual starting salary*: MBA: $58,916
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*Numbers Based on Class of 2016.
Empower, Engage, Employ
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Career Services Office
- 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 2016-2017 - 57%
increase in internships over the last year - 483
scholarships awarded to current and prospective students
Beyond Kent
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Education Abroad
- 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 2016-17 academic year - $2,500
scholarships are available to ALL business students - $417,500
in education abroad scholarships awarded during the 2016-17 academic year
Research, Innovation and Immersion
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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.
Get in Contact With Us
- COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
475 Terrace Drive
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-1101
