Business Certificate Programs at Kent State

The Accounting Analytics graduate certificate presents material relevant to the advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam. The certificate focuses on the application of technology that supports analytical approaches in the accounting profession. The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting degree.

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This certificate program provides 12-credit hours of master-level accounting classes in core accounting disciplines. This material is relevant to advanced practice of accounting and includes knowledge tested on the CPA exam. The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting, MSA, program.

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The Business Analytics business certificate program provides individuals, especially those without analytics job titles or responsibilities but with the desire to work in the field, the opportunity to familiarize themselves with this ever-growing and versatile discipline. The certificate program would also enable these individuals to augment their knowledge base beyond their chosen professions and improve their value to their employers and businesses or marketability if they choose to change jobs.

Program Benefits:

• Choice of either 100% online or in-person
• Only four courses (12 credit hours) required for certificate completion. View the courses.
• Accreditation: AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Certificate will show up on academic transcript 

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The Financial Management graduate certificate prepares participants to be responsible leaders in public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Because the need for financial management competence is ubiquitous across organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. Participants who pursue a financial graduate business certificate online are more likely to feel confident working in careers that require basic to advanced levels of financial management skills.

This is a stackable certificate with the Online or In-Person MBA program (with the Leadership and Management Graduate Certificate and completion of Capstone requirements).

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Identify the problem and select the appropriate tool(s) to resolve the problem.
• Analyze the problem to come to a decision or conclusion.
• Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some form of meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
• Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.

Program Benefits:

• Classes held in-person
• Simplified application process - no test scores, letters of reference or statement of purpose.
• Delivered in eight-week blocks each semester.
• All courses are Quality Matters (QM) certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards of quality.
• Certificate will show up on academic transcript 

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The Human Resource Management graduate certificate provides participants with a focused set of advanced skills that support advancement in the field of human resources. This certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. 

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The International Business graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in a variety of domains of international business. Study abroad options are possible, with no language skills required. The completed certificate may be applied to satisfy a portion of the course requirements for the Master of Business Administration, MBA, program.

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The Leadership and Management business certificate program, prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit organizations. Like our other graduate certificate programs, this certificate is designed for maximizing on-the-job performance and instilling confidence as a successful leader. Because the need for leadership and management competence is ubiquitous across all organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. Our leadership and management graduate certificate program requires a minimum total of 10 credit hours.

This is a stackable certificate to the Online MBA (with Financial Management Graduate Certificate and completion of Capstone requirements).

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.
• Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.
• Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.
• Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.
• Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.

Program Benefits:

• 100% online
• Simplified application process - no test scores, letters of reference or statement of purpose.
• Delivered in eight-week blocks each semester.
• All courses are Quality Matters (QM) certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards of quality.
• Certificate will show up on academic transcript

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The Leading Through Challenge graduate certificate provides skill development useful to managers who seek to rise to higher levels of leadership. High-level leaders typically encounter challenging situations that require skills in negotiation and mediation, as well as how to manage change and conflict. (This certificate is only offered in person at this time).

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Explain growth in self-awareness from completed managerial assessments.
2. Describe how to lead positive organizational change.
3. Demonstrate successful negotiation skills.
4. Demonstrate successful mediation skills.
5. Describe organizational conflict, organizational culture and collaboration, power dynamics, decision making and problem-solving in organizations.

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The Quantitative Business Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Because the need for quantitative business management competence is ubiquitous across organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds. This is a stackable certificate towards the Master of Business Administration, MBA program.

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The Certified Business Advisor® (CBA) Graduate Business Certificate (Non-credit) is an on-demand, self-paced eLearning graduate business certificate specially designed for professionals who advise small business owners. Out of all our business certificate programs, CBA® is most geared toward maximizing on-the-job performance and provides assurance to clients that its graduates have the business skills, competency, and knowledge to effectively counsel, guide and inform entrepreneurs.

This nine-session course is comprised of key business tactics that every entrepreneur can benefit from, including:

• Strategic planning
• Research studies
• Sales forecasting
• Customer relationships
• Human resources

Visit our CBA course objectives page to learn more about what you can expect while pursuing a Certified Business Advisor® graduate certificate at Kent State.

Program Benefits:

• Provides assurance to clients that CBA® graduates have the business skills, competency and knowledge to effectively counsel, guide and inform entrepreneurs
• Serves as a review of knowledge obtained through education and experience.  CBA® is, in essence, a proficiency exam, and reaffirms the Business Advisor’s knowledge in business basics
• Contains travel costs and reduces time away from the office
• Is designed to be applied immediately in the workplace. Students can integrate the material into their jobs while learning instead of waiting until the class ends.  Work and learning become one and the same
• Answers the need for lifelong learning. CBA® provides a framework for continuing professional development by requiring additional continuing education annually to maintain certification
• Graduates will receive a certificate of completion issued by Kent State University 

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