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International Business - Graduate Certificate

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. 

Learn about key facets of our International Business certificate below to gain a fuller understanding of how the program, and Kent State, can help you prepare for a rewarding career.

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Program Information for International Business - Graduate Certificate

Admissions for International Business - Graduate Certificate

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 from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • 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
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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the international business environment.
  2. Use creative thinking and deploy innovative strategies to articulate global opportunities and employ available resources.
  3. Demonstrate the capacity to collaborate with international partners to create shared value.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
BA 64026SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2
CIS 64042GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
MGMT 64184INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following: 16
FIN 56064
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
FIN 56280
GOLDEN FLASH ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
FIN 66040
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN BANKING AND FINANCE
HRM 54445
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MGMT 54009
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
MGMT 64275
GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
MKTG 65054
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13
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Study abroad options are available to use for credit hours toward this certificate program.

Progression Requirements

  • Maintain good standing

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation for International Business - Graduate Certificate

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for International Business - Graduate Certificate

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

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.

FAQs About the International Business Certificate

What is the program format for the International Business graduate certificate?

Students who join our International Business certificate program can benefit from either an in-person format on the Kent State campus or a fully online option. Both formats cover the same material and will teach students about key aspects of the global business community. The International Business certificate online option has the added benefit, of allowing students to learn from anywhere in the world.

What are some of the topics the International Business certificate courses will cover?

Within our program, coursework covers the topics of:

  • Supply chain management
  • Banking and finance
  • Global human resource management
  • Sustainability
  • Globalization and technology strategy
  • Marketing
  • Global strategic management
  • And more

A minimum of 13 credit hours are required for completion of the program. Please visit our coursework dropdown above for more insights.

Does Kent State offer other certificates beyond the online International Business certificate?

Yes, we provide numerous credit-bearing graduate certificates along with a non-credit-bearing graduate certificate to help students hone their skills and better position themselves in the job market.

Along with International Business, our other credit-bearing graduate certificates include:

  • Accounting Analytics – online only
  • Accounting Fundamentals
  • Advanced Accounting – online only
  • Financial Management – in-person
  • Human Resource Management
  • Leadership and Management – online only
  • Leading Through Challenge
  • Quantitative Business Management

Also available is a non-credit-bearing graduate certificate option:

  • Certified Business Advisor® certificate

Any of these certificates can be excellent options for enhancing the skills learned from the International Business graduate certificate. Along with this, we also offer a stackable certificate pathway to our online MBA program for students who wish to develop their abilities over time while working toward a greater goal.

Those interested in this option would complete the Leadership and Management certificate and the Financial Management certificate. They would then advance on to the remaining capstone requirements for the MBA program. Full details are available on our stackable MBA program outline.

Why is Kent State ideal for earning an International Business certificate online?

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State develops the leaders of tomorrow for a changing world, providing top-tier research, innovative education, and impactful engagement with the business community.

Our programs, such as the International Business certificate, prepare our students for the workplace, giving them the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to succeed. Some of the benefits of choosing Kent State for your education include:

  • Flexible class structures that facilitate the balance of educational, professional, and personal obligations
     
  • In-depth coursework and instruction that provides a thorough education on international business tactics and other focuses 
     
  • A simple application process that only necessitates a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, official transcripts, a resumé, and a minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Apply to Our Online International Business Certificate Program Today!

Ready to advance your skills to further your career? Apply to our International Business graduate certificate program and set yourself up for success!

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