Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Mechatronics Engineering provides an advanced theoretical and/or research-oriented curriculum with significant depth in mechatronics-related discipline, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor's degree.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.
  2. Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of mechatronics engineering.
  3. Communicate problems and solutions in mechatronics engineering clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Admissions for Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in mechatronics engineering or closely related area (e.g., electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) from each institution in which 8+ semester credit hours were attempted
  • Goal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: March 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ENGR 81091GRADUATE SEMINAR (taken for 3 credit hours total)3
Advisor-approved courses in or outside the College of Aeronautics and Engineering 10-30
Major Electives, choose from the following:18
Engineering
ENGR 72410
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
ENGR 73030
MECHATRONICS
ENGR 75270
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
ENGR 75400
ADVANCED DYNAMICS
ENGR 75401
VIBRATIONS
ENGR 78005
LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL
Control Systems
ENGR 78006
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
ENGR 78007
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGR 78008
INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL
ENGR 88004
OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
Robotics and Automation
CS 73334
HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION
ENGR 72620
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
ENGR 77300
MEDICAL ROBOTICS
ENGR 77400
ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN
ENGR 78101
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Machine Intelligence
CS 74201
ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ENGR 78010
MACHINE VISION
ENGR 78102
INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Other courses with approval from advisor and graduate program representative
Culminating Requirements
ENGR 85098RESEARCH (taken for 9 credit hours total)9
ENGR 85199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students:90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master's Students:60
1

Post-baccalaureate students may apply toward the 30 credit hours a maximum 15 credit hours of coursework outside the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and 9 credit hours of research (maximum 18 credit hours total of research toward the degree).

2

Each doctoral candidate, upon admission to candidacy, must register for ENGR 85199 for a total of 30 credit hours. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for ENGR 85199, and thereafter ENGR 85299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. The dissertation is specialized research, leading to a definitive contribution to the candidate’s research focus-area. This contribution should be of sufficient importance to warrant publication in a recognized journal. The candidate must successfully propose and defend their research dissertation in a public setting.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mechatronics Engineering - Ph.D.

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

8.6%

much faster than the average

44,600

number of jobs

$103,600

potential earnings

Engineers, all other

1.3%

slower than the average

170,100

number of jobs

$103,380

potential earnings

Electronics engineers, except computer

1.4%

slower than the average

134,900

number of jobs

$107,540

potential earnings

Electrical engineers

4.6%

about as fast as the average

193,100

number of jobs

$100,830

potential earnings

Mechanical engineers

3.9%

about as fast as the average

316,300

number of jobs

$90,160

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Mechatronics Engineering - M.S.

The Master of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering provides an advanced theoretical and/or research-oriented curriculum with significant depth in a mechatronics-related discipline, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor's degree.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.
  2. Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of mechatronics engineering.
  3. Communicate problems and solutions in mechatronics engineering clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Admissions for Mechatronics Engineering - M.S.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechatronics engineering or a closely related area (e.g., electrical engineering or mechanical engineering) from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s) from each institution in which 8+ semester credit hours were attempted
  • Goal statement2
  • Three letters of recommendation2
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:3
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Applicants with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a non-engineering STEM discipline may be considered for admission before or after completing additional coursework as determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should reach out to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering via email for more information.

2

Current Kent State undergraduate students who want to apply to the combined B.S./M.S. degree program should contact the College of Aeronautics and Engineering via email to discuss the process and request waivers for certain admission requirements.

3

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: March 1
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ENGR 52410ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION 13
or ENGR 57200 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
ENGR 53030MECHATRONICS 23
ENGR 61091GRADUATE SEMINAR 1
ENGR 68005LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL 3
Focus Areas, choose one course from two areas:6
Control Systems
ENGR 68004
OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
ENGR 68006
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
ENGR 68007
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGR 68008
INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL
Machine Intelligence
CS 54201
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1
CS 54202
MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING 1
CS 64201
ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ENGR 58010
MACHINE VISION 1
ENGR 68102
INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Robotics and Automation
CS 53301
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS 1
CS 53334
HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION 1
ENGR 62620
& ENGR 62621
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
and INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL LABORATORY
ENGR 67300
MEDICAL ROBOTICS
ENGR 67400
ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN
ENGR 68101
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Other courses with approval from advisor and graduate program representative
Graduate Elective, choose from the following:3
CS 53301
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS 1
CS 53334
HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION 1
CS 54201
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 1
CS 54202
MACHINE LEARNING AND DEEP LEARNING 1
CS 64201
ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ENGR 52410
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION 1
ENGR 52710
& ENGR 52711
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND 3D PRINTING
and ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AND 3D PRINTING LABORATORY 1
ENGR 58010
MACHINE VISION 1
ENGR 60030
QUANTITATIVE METHODS I
ENGR 61096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN ENGINEERING
ENGR 62620
& ENGR 62621
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL
and INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL LABORATORY
ENGR 65270
HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
ENGR 65400
ADVANCED DYNAMICS
ENGR 65401
VIBRATIONS
ENGR 65501
ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS
ENGR 65502
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS
ENGR 67300
MEDICAL ROBOTICS
ENGR 67400
ROBOTICS: KINEMATICS AND DESIGN
ENGR 68004
OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
ENGR 68006
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
ENGR 68007
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGR 68008
INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL
ENGR 68101
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
ENGR 68102
INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Other courses with approval from advisor and graduate program representative
Mathematics Elective, choose from the following: 1,33
MATH 50015
APPLIED STATISTICS
MATH 52011
MATHEMATICAL OPTIMIZATION
MATH 52031
MATHEMATICAL MODELS AND DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
MATH 52045
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 52201
NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA
MATH 52202
NUMERICAL APPROXIMATION AND OPTIMIZATION
Culminating Requirement
Choose from the following:9
Thesis Option 4
ENGR 65098
RESEARCH
ENGR 65199
THESIS I
Non-Thesis Option 5
ENGR 65098
RESEARCH
Graduate Electives (from courses listed above)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:31
1

Students who have completed the undergraduate equivalent of the graduate course may not take the graduate course toward the degree. Example, students who completed ENGR 42410 may not take ENGR 52410.

2

Students who completed ENGR 43030 may not take ENGR 53030 toward the degree. Instead, they must discuss an appropriate alternative with their advisor, to be approved by the graduate program representative.

3

Before registering for a mathematics (MATH) course, students must contact the Department of Mathematical Sciences to request a prerequisite override.

4

Students selecting the thesis option complete 3 credit hours of ENGR 65098 and must continually register for ENGR 65199 for maximum 6 credit hours toward the degree (students may need to register for ENGR 65299 to complete the thesis requirement; however, those credit hours do not, under any circumstances, count toward the degree).

5

Students selecting the non-thesis option complete 3 credit hours of ENGR 65098 and 6 credit hours from the elective options in the program. At minimum, the non-thesis activity requires a report and presentation and/or demonstration.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Mechatronics Engineering - M.S.

Mechanical engineers

3.9%

about as fast as the average

316,300

number of jobs

$90,160

potential earnings

Electrical engineers

4.6%

about as fast as the average

193,100

number of jobs

$100,830

potential earnings

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

8.6%

much faster than the average

44,600

number of jobs

$103,600

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Develop your skills for a career in HR with Kent State's B.B.A. in Human Resource Management. Gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge to excel in the dynamic field of HR. Enroll now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career. More info...

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Human Resource Management prepares students for leadership positions in human resource departments, including the ability to establish and advance organizational policies and guidelines and to utilize the tools and techniques for developing transformational work environments.

Students learn about employee relations; human resource planning; training and development; performance management; compensation and benefits; global human resource management; staffing, analyzing and designing jobs; strategic human resource management; human resource management analytics; and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Graduates are prepared to become business leaders equipped with the ability to identify, analyze and solve complex human resource and management issues.

Human Resource Management students may apply early to the M.B.A. degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the program. Students who have previously attended Kent State and have completed COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and MATH 11010 (or placement out of those courses) must have earned a minimum C grade in the course (or their equivalent).

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective human resource management and leadership ability when presented with a human resource-related dilemma or opportunity.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of the roles of analytics and ERP systems in making human resource management business decisions.
  3. Identify and analyze global human resource concerns that affect business decisions.
  4. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues related to human resource management.

Students earning a B.B.A. degree in Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:

  1. Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
  2. Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.
  3. Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
  4. Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
  5. Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
  6. Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
  7. Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
  8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
HRM 44183DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS (min C grade)3
HRM 44185STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES (min C grade)3
HRM 44445GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WIC) (min C grade) 13
HRM 44492BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) (min C grade in either course)3
or HRM 44499 HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
HRM 44660PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS (min C grade)3
HRM 44763HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND ERP SYSTEMS (min C grade)3
MGMT 34185ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (min C grade)3
Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade)6
HRM 34189
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (DIVG) (ELR)
HRM 44091
SEMINAR IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRM 44492
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2
or HRM 44499
 HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
MGMT 34157
INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MGMT 34158
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MGMT 34159
MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
MGMT 34164
ORGANIZATIONAL MENTORING
MGMT 34165
DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
MGMT 34175
LEARNING TO LEAD
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 33
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 43
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade)3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 53-5
MATH 10051
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR)
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR)
Kent Core Composition 66
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 713
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.

2

Course used to fulfill a major requirement may not be used to also fulfill a major elective.

3

Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.

4

Students changing their program to one in the college, transferring, or an incoming student with college credit plus credits, may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:

  • 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed.
  • 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
  • At the discretion of the college dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP score or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
5

Taking MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002 will not replace a low grade in either MATH 11012 or MATH 12002. Students are required to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take MATH 11012  or MATH 12002.

6

Minimum C grade in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

7

Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses allowed.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, HRM 34180 and MATH 11010
  • Minimum C grade in all major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a Kent State University campus.
  • Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a Kent State University campus.
  • Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5
Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts 3
Kent Core Composition 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11012
or MATH 12002
 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
or ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
3
UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Fine Arts 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Kent Core Humanities 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required for progression in the major: minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and HRM 34180.  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences 3
Kent Core Social Sciences 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
HRM 44763 HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYTICS AND ERP SYSTEMS 3
MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
Major Elective 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
HRM 44183 DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS 3
HRM 44185 STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES 3
HRM 44660 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA and completion of the Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285.  
HRM 44445 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3
HRM 44492
or HRM 44499
 BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ELR)
or HUMAN RESOURCE BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (ELR)
3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Human Resource Management

Compensation and benefits managers

2.5%

slower than the average

18,000

number of jobs

$125,130

potential earnings

Compliance officers

4.6%

about as fast as the average

337,600

number of jobs

$71,100

potential earnings

Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

-5.0%

decline

123,900

number of jobs

$43,250

potential earnings

Human resources managers

6.3%

faster than the average

165,200

number of jobs

$121,220

potential earnings

Training and development managers

7.3%

faster than the average

42,300

number of jobs

$115,640

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

B.B.A. in General Business

Kent State's General Business B.B.A. program offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of modern business, from marketing and finance to management and entrepreneurship. With experienced faculty, cutting-edge resources and real-world opportunities, you'll gain the skills needed to excel in a wide range of business roles. Enroll now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in business. 

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in General Business is for students who desire a holistic understanding of all business areas rather than a specialized area of business, i.e., accounting, business management, computer information systems, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management and marketing.

General Business students may apply early to the M.B.A. degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for B.B.A. in General Business

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into this major. Students who have previously attended Kent State and have completed COMM 15000, ENG 21011 (or HONR 20197), MATH 11010 (or placement out of ENG 11011 and/or MATH 11010) must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses (or their equivalent).

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective management and leadership ability when given an organizational dilemma
  2. Use financial tools to create budgets, prepare financial statements and report financial position
  3. Identify and analyze global considerations that affect business decisions
  4. Identify how organizations use and leverage information systems and digital technologies to solve business problems
  5. Create and communicate value for consumers

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree will be able to:

  1. Core Business Knowledge - Recall strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
  2. Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems.​
  3. Digital Technology - Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
  4. Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
  5. Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
  6. Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
  7. Business Ethics - Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
  8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making a business decision.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACCT 33061FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES AND ANALYSIS (min C grade)3
CIS 34054USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS (min C grade)3
ECON 32025MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING (min C grade)3
ENTR 27056INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (min C grade)3
FIN 36063INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (min C grade)3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
MKTG 35035CONSUMER BEHAVIOR (min C grade in both courses)3
or MKTG 45045 ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MANAGEMENT
Major Elective, choose from the following: (min C grade) 23
BUS 30234
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
ECON 42075
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS
MGMT 34157
INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MGMT 34158
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MGMT 34159
MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
MGMT 34165
DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
MGMT 34175
LEARNING TO LEAD
MGMT 34185
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
MGMT 44192
INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (ELR)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 53
BA 34156BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 33
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade)3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44299MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) (min C grade) 13
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 43-5
MATH 10051
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR)
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR)
Kent Core Composition 66
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 716
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.

2

Students may fulfill major electives by selecting any remaining business courses listed above and/or approved upper-division courses from business or non-business disciplines. A course fulfilling the experiential learning requirement (ELR) is recommended if not already satisfied.

3

A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or an incoming student with college credits, may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:

  1. 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053) have successfully been completed
  2. 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
  3. At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP score or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above
4

Taking MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002 will not replace a low grade in either MATH 11012 or MATH 12002. Students are required to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.

5

Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.

6

Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

7

ECON 12060 is recommended as a general elective. Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses allowed. An education abroad course is encouraged as a general elective.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and MATH 11010 (or placement out of MATH 11010)
  • Minimum C grade in all major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a Kent State University campus.
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a Kent State University campus.
  • Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
!COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Humanities 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
!ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
!UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Fine Arts 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
!FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences with a Laboratory 3-4
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required for progression in the major: minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011 (or HONR 20197) and MATH 11010  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 35035
or MKTG 45045
 CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
or ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION MANAGEMENT
3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required for progression in the major: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA  
CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS 3
!FIN 36063 INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences 3
Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required for progression in the major: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA  
ACCT 33061 FINANCIAL REPORTING ISSUES AND ANALYSIS 3
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
!Major Elective 3
Kent Core Social Sciences 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
Required for graduation: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA and completion of the Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44299  
ECON 32025 MONEY, CREDIT AND BANKING 3
MGMT 44299 MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for B.B.A. in General Business

Accreditation

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in General Business

Administrative services and facilities managers

6.5%

faster than the average

325,900

number of jobs

$98,890

potential earnings

Construction managers

8.5%

much faster than the average

476,700

number of jobs

$97,180

potential earnings

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Management analysts

10.7%

much faster than the average

876,300

number of jobs

$87,660

potential earnings

Sales managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

433,800

number of jobs

$132,290

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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