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Take Advantage of Kent State’s Online MBA Program

An Ohio-Based Online MBA Program, Available Wherever You Are

Serving students in the local markets of Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, as well as virtual students across the state and country, our Online MBA program is accessible from practically anywhere. Our curriculum is rigorous yet manageable and provides a host of benefits to dedicated professionals who are looking to earn their MBA degree online. Earning your Online MBA not only allows you to continue working full-time, but can also advance your skillset and increase your earnings potential – all on your own schedule.

Our Mission

The Online MBA program at Kent State University prepares students for responsible leadership positions in private, nonprofit and public organizations. Upon completion of the MBA degree online, graduates will demonstrate a global mindset and competence in critical thinking, digital technology, communication, teamwork, and ethical and sustainable management.

FIVE DIFFERENT START DATES AVAILABLE:

THE ONLINE MBA PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Semester
Fall 1 (August start)
Fall 2 (October start)
July 15
September 15

Spring Semester 
Spring 1 (January start) 
Spring 2 (March start)

December 1
January 15
Summer Semester April 15

The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is AACSB accredited, making the Kent State Online MBA a high-quality and flexible option for students interested in earning their master’s in business. It is also 100% online, meaning you can complete your courses from just about anywhere, on a schedule that is convenient for you.

Kent State University's Online MBA program is the only Online MBA program in Ohio ranked among the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2023, according to The Princeton ReviewThe Online MBA also ranks #35 in the nation according to Fortune. In addition, all of Kent State’s core MBA courses are Quality Matters certified, meaning they meet rigorous standards of quality.

Of those enrolled in the Online MBA program in Fall 2020:

  • 48% of students were female
  • Students had an average of 10 years of work experience 

Below, you will find a number of features that make us stand out compared to other Online MBA programs. As you read through this list, if have any questions about Online MBA programs, please do not hesitate to give us a call today at 330-672-2282.

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Ranked best Online MBA program from US news
Ranked as a best Online MBA program by U.S. News and World Report
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Fortune best online masters business analytics program 2022
Kent State's Online MBA - Business Analytics concentration ranks #12 in the nation by Fortune.
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Only Online MBA program in Ohio ranked among the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2023, according to The Princeton Review.
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#35 BEST Online MBA Programs FOR 2021 BY FORTUNE
#35 in the nation according to Fortune's Best Online MBA Programs 2021
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Quality Matters Certified
All Courses are QM Certified
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QM Certified for Learner Success
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Kent State University Globally Ranked by QS World University Rankings
Ranked #46 globally by Quacquarelli Symonds


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The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA®) is a preferred professional development partner of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship. To become a member, click here.


 Features of Our Online MBA Program

As a university with a nationally ranked program, we are looking for motivated and dedicated students who can benefit from our high-quality faculty and courses.

To do this, we have created a master’s in business program that is challenging but rewarding. Some aspects that you will expect to find as a student include:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accreditation
  • This accreditation is one of the most widely recognized in the world and has been awarded to only a select network of business programs since 1916
  • Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is among less than 1% of business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation
Ability to Enroll into the Online MBA Program Any Semester
  • With five start dates available, join us at a time that is convenient for you. We admit students to the Online MBA program each semester – spring, summer and fall. Students can also begin taking courses mid-semester in fall and spring semesters.
  • Courses are in 8-week modules – students can start the Online MBA program and always find beginning-level courses
Optional Concentrations
  • Accounting
  • Business Analytics*
  • International Business
  • Human Resource Management

*Earning the Business Analytics (BA) Certificate: The BA concentration requires three courses at 3-Credit hours each. Students in the BA concentration may apply for the BA Certificate and complete it by taking one extra Business Analytics course.

Study Abroad Opportunity Available for Online MBA Students
  • There is an option to participate in the Online MBA program’s study abroad course
  • This international course fulfills some of the program’s required elective credits
A Master of Business Administration with Case-Based Curriculum

The accelerated 8-week modules allow students to get to the application of subjects much sooner through the use of case study projects

Proudly Taught by a Nationally Ranked Faculty
  • Within our Online MBA program in Ohio, our qualified faculty members are noted academics and leaders in their fields, and are frequently sought out as experts in their subject areas
  • Our faculty members have a variety of published research in their area of expertise and are dedicated to student growth and development
Prior Business-Related Degree Is Not Required

A bachelor’s degree is required for admission into the Online MBA program, but the degree does not need to be in business or from a business school

Busy Schedule? You Can Go at Your Own Pace with Our Courses
  • If you choose to participate in earning your MBA degree online at a full-time pace, it can be completed in as few as 12 months (however the option to spread courses out over a longer time period is also available)
  • Within these two timeframes, Online MBA courses may be completed at your own pace while adhering to your own schedule

 An Overview of the Courses Offered Within Our Online MBA Program

Students seeking an MBA degree online with diverse and applied MBA courses will find what they are looking for within the master’s program at Kent State.

Whether these classes are taken in the comfort of your own home, at work, or anywhere else, the topics that will be covered during the Online MBA program include:

  • Accounting
  • Global Technology
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Operations, Service and Supply Chain
  • Analytics
  • Law and Ethics
  • Leadership
  • Strategy

Our Online MBA program offers Quality Matters certified courses that cover all aspects of business administration.


Admission Requirements for Our Online MBA Program

In order to earn your MBA degree online, you do not have to be based in Ohio. 

Because our Online MBA graduate programs are highly competitive, we are looking for students with wide-ranging backgrounds and aspirations. There are no set criteria that guarantee admission into the MBA program, and previous courses and grades, letters of recommendation, essay, and resume (past experiences) are all factors in the admission decision. Both a strong qualitative and quantitative aptitude are important.

If you need additional clarification, please reach out to our team today!

THE ONLINE MBA PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall Semester
Fall 1 (August start)
Fall 2 (October start)
July 15
September 15

Spring Semester 
Spring 1 (January start) 
Spring 2 (March start)

December 1
January 15
Summer Semester April 15

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Tuition & Fees

Kent State offers a best-value Online MBA program compared with many other universities with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation.

  • $830 per credit hour
  • $10 surcharge per credit hour for non-Ohio residents
  • All Online MBA students have a $15 per credit hour distance learning fee in addition to the above tuition rate.
  • The program is 37 credit hours, making the total tuition cost +/- $30,000. Applicants with two or more years of full-time work experience, post-bachelor's degree, will have 1 credit hour (professional development) waived. The experience must be reached at the time of enrollment in the program, i.e. at the time you begin your first MBA course with KSU.
  • An estimate per course for books and supplies is $150.

Financial Assistance & Scholarships

A limited number of competitively based $500 academic merit scholarships are available to admitted Online MBA students. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship upon admission to the Online MBA program. There is no separate application and students will be notified if selected.

For a review of other financial resources including the FAFSA and loans, please contact the One Stop Office.

There is a separate fee for webinars which come in an 18-month subscription. These five self-paced instructional webinars provide an introduction and review of the subjects that may cause some challenges when pursuing the MBA degree online: accounting and spreadsheets, finance, economics, and statistics. The subscription is comparable in cost to that of books and supplies for one course.

Ambassador Crawford College MBA Scholarship

  • Deadline: April 15

Apply Now | Ambassador Crawford College MBA Scholarship


 Online MBA Admission

Students who are ready to begin taking Online MBA courses but are unable to meet the deadline with application materials should ask about the option to apply as a graduate, non-degree seeking student. This option only calls for a $15 fee, along with required transcripts and resumé.

Non-degree-seeking students can take up to 12 credit hours to give them more time to gather all materials needed for the Online MBA application and to enroll in a subsequent semester.

The courses taken as a non-degree-seeking student would count toward the Online MBA degree once a student is admitted.


Stackable Certificate Pathway to the Online MBA

Are you considering an MBA degree, but are not sure you want to take on a full degree program right now? Our stackable certificate pathway to the online MBA could be just right for you. Start by enrolling in either the Quantitative Business Management Certificateor the Leadership and Management Certificate. Both stand-alone certificates consist of five 2-credit courses, and each certificate is documented on an official university transcript.

Classes for each certificate are 100% online and have classes available in both Fall and Spring semesters. Please see the roadmap for each certificate to view the courses offered each semester. 

Quantitative Business Management Certificate Roadmap

Leadership & Management Certificate Roadmap

Complete just one certificate, stack it with the second certificate, then complete a set of capstone requirements and graduate with an MBA degree. This stackable pathway to the MBA lightens both application requirements and limitations on time to degree completion.

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Want to Take Your Career to a New Level? Apply for Our MBA Degree Online Program Today

Start your Online MBA application at any time!


Given the fact that we offer fall, spring and summer semesters, we offer the flexibility for prospective students to start their Online MBA application at any time.

 

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Do not miss out on the opportunity to be a part of a unique, accelerated, high-quality Online MBA program. You will learn valuable aspects of business, have the opportunity to study abroad, and be able to network with faculty, business leaders, and students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Earing your MBA degree online at Kent State allows you to do all of this all while on your own schedule, wherever your location may be.

If you would like to learn more about our Online MBA program, we encourage you to do one or all of the following:

 

Mason McLeodMason McLeod
Admissions Coordinator

mmcleod4@kent.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roberto ChavezRoberto Chavez
Graduate Programs Director

rechavez@kent.edu