FUTURE STUDENTS
VISIT THE COLLEGE
Interested in pursuing a business degree?
Learn more about Kent State University by scheduling a campus visit.
At the College of Business Administration, we host information sessions for students who want to learn more about the business programs we offer.
ADMISSIONS
The business world is ever-changing; it’s filled with diverse markets and unlimited potential. At the College of Business Administration, our programs have been crafted to provide you with a knowledge base and skill set to make you globally competitive.
Undergraduate
The College of Business Administration offers a wealth of academic programs. The curriculum builds a foundation in business administration that gives you an edge in today’s competitive job market. For first-year students, we highly recommend you learn more about our Business Learning Community opportunities.
LEARN MORE ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
APPLY for the Undergraduate Program
Graduate
The College of Business Administration's graduate programs are for highly-skilled Master's and Ph.D. students. As a graduate student, you separate yourself from the rest of the talent pool, positioning yourself for more risk and more reward.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Apply for the graduate program
International
Kent State University is proud to host international students looking to gain insight in U.S. business markets. As an International student, you will become more marketable with the College of Business Administration on your resume.
LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
Apply for the International Program
Transfer
The College of Business Administration accepts students from most other accredited colleges and universities as long as you meet the stringent transfer requirements.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENT
All COBA students are required to own a laptop. These laptops must meet certain technology requirements.
View the Computer Requirements
BUSINESS LEARNING COMMUNITY
As a first-year student, you have the opportunity to enhance your college experience by participating in the Business Learning Community designed around your academic interests in business.
The Business Learning Community is open to you if you live on campus or commute.
This opportunity immerses you in an environment that supports academic and professional success, and it provides a format that brings your business student peers and faculty members into smaller groups creating academic and social support networks.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Kent State University and the College of Business Administration are rested in educating the best and brightest. The college offers a wealth of scholarships that will aid and fund you in furthering your education. Be sure to check the expansive list of scholarships offered.
The annual scholarship application deadline is February 1.
VIEW INCOMING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
CAREER SERVICES OFFICE
The College of Business Administration is the only college at Kent State University to have a satellite office of the University's Career Services Center. The career advisors in our Career Services Office will help you through your college experience with job preparation, internship opportunities, career management, résumé assistance and interviewing tips.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREERS AND INTERNSHIPS
EDUCATION ABROAD
COBA students are highly encouraged to take advantage of international learning experiences. You have the option to study globally in multiple programs. Discover education abroad opportunities that will benefit you professionally, as well as personally. To find out more about our Education Abroad opportunities, visit our International Programs Office.
VIEW EDUCATION ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
EVENTS
Discover all that's happening at the College of Business Administration and view our upcoming events. Here you can learn about College of Business Administration events on and off campus, as well as other events associated with the college. You can also stay up-to-date by viewing our College of Business Administration newsletter or connecting with us on social media.
