Full-Time MBA

he mission of Kent State’s MBA programs is to train future leaders that will have a positive impact in business and society at large.  To this end, the Full-time MBA Program attracts high-potential participants from around the world, and provides them with knowledge and experiences that will best prepare them to succeed in today’s business environment.

The program stresses a balance between theory, application, and personal growth and sharpening of “soft” skills.  Our challenging and innovative curriculum, taught by outstanding faculty, provides a broad foundation across key business disciplines, as well as the opportunity to specialize in one of eight concentration areas.  Moreover, aProfessional Development course series, along with many experiential learningopportunities outside the classroom, provide opportunities to apply knowledge to real-life business problems, and to hone communication, team-building, and leadership skills.

Participants progress through coursework as an integrated cohort and develop a strong sense of community and relationships that promise to continue long after graduation.  To maximize the opportunities for interaction among students, faculty, and administrators (as well as between students and members of the local and regional business community), classes are kept purposefully small.  Each entering class is limited to a maximum of 45 participants and, as a result, admission to this program is very selective.

The program is fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is consistently ranked among Princeton Review’s 300 best. Yet it is among the most affordable degree programs of its caliber. Moreover, financial aid is available to those who qualify, and graduate assistantships are awarded based on merit.

Applicants to the full-time MBA program must submit the following materials:

• Application form
• Application fee - $30 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants.
• Official transcripts - all applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be sent to the Graduate Programs Office.
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) - official test scores from the GMAT must be sent directly to the Graduate Programs Office from Pearson VUE. For more information about the GMAT, please visit the web site at http://www.mba.com.
• Professional Resume - listing previous job experience and accomplishments.
• Letters of Recommendation - Three letters are required for full-time applicants. Recommendations are used to assess academic or job performance, and may be from either faculty or employers who can support the applicant's abilities.
• Statement of Goals and Objectives - written response to this essay question, used to assess career goals and written communication skills.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores for the TOEFL. Students who have studied in the United States for more than two years are not required to submit TOEFL scores. The minimum score requirement is 550 paper-based; 213 computer-based; or 79 Internet-based.
• Graduate Assistantship Application - merit-based Graduate Assistantships are available for full-time students. If you are interested in applying for this award, please complete the Graduate Assistantship application and return it by April 1 to the Graduate Programs Office at 475 Terrace Dr., Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242 or e-mail it to gradbus@kent.edu.