Not at all. We accept applicants with undergraduate degrees from all areas of study.  

Online core (required) MBA courses are reserved for students in the Online MBA program. If a Full-Time MBA student finds that a more flexible program is needed, they can switch to the Online MBA program. Please note that the Online MBA has a per-credit hour tuition rate of $830 plus fees. Student account balances will update when the declared program is changed.

Several electives are offered online during the summer.

No, a concentration is optional.

Students typically complete the full-time MBA program in 12 months by taking 13 credits in the Fall, 15 in the Spring and 9 in the Summer.

The full-time MBA program starts in fall semester. 

Yes! Completing your M.S. in Business Analytics online will give you an advantage in the job market. Candidates with master’s degrees from accredited universities are sought after by employers, particularly those in the business analytics sector.

Yes, typically graduate credits can be transferred from a previous university or a different Kent State graduate program. When transferring your credit, it is important to note that a maximum of 12 hours can be transferred to your online MSBA.

For more information regarding our transfer credit requirements, please visit the transfer of graduate credit academic policies.

Some of the careers that you could pursue with your M.S. in Business Analytics online degree include the following:

• Chief executive
• Data scientist
• Management analyst
• Statistician
• Market research analyst
• Business intelligence analyst