B.B.A. in Economics

The Economics B.B.A. program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly changing field of economics. With a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of economics, you'll be prepared for a variety of roles in the business world. Enroll now and take the first step towards a successful career in economics.

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Program Information for B.B.A. in Economics

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Economics equips students with a variety of skills sought by employers, including conceptualizing and solving problems; locating, organizing and using relevant information; and analytical ability.

Students learn microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and take an econometrics class to learn basic analytical skills. Students then take a series of electives that deal with vital current topics relevant to many careers in which these theories and skills are applied, such as U.S. financial and banking system; the economic relations between the United States and foreign countries; government spending and taxation policies; and the U.S. health system and policy options.

During their senior year, students take a capstone course that utilizes and applies the theory, skills and institutional knowledge learned in the program.

Economics students may apply early to either the M.B.A. degree or the Master of Arts in Economics 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. Undergraduate students applying to the combined program with the Master of Arts in Economics degree must have a minimum 3.200 overall Kent State GPA.

Admissions for B.B.A. in Economics

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 2.25 overall GPA is required for admission into the program. Students who have previously attended Kent State must also have a minimum 2.25 in their former Kent State coursework.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conceptualize and analyze problems using economic concepts and reasoning.
  2. Critically analyze alternative economic policy proposals.
  3. Utilize analytic and quantitative techniques that are use extensively in economic to formulate and test hypotheses.

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ECON 32040INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS (min C- grade)3
ECON 32041INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY (min C- grade)3
ECON 32050APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR) (min C- grade)3
ECON 42191SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) (min C grade)3
Economics (ECON) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 49
Major or Allied Area Elective, choose from the following: 43
ACCT 33001
INTERMEDIATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I
ACCT 43009
ACCOUNTING DATA ANALYTICS
BA 44051
MACHINE LEARNING
CIS 34034
BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN
CIS 34054
USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS
CS 33101
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
CS 46101
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS
FDM 30270
TRENDS AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS IN FASHION
FDM 40262
DATA-BASED DECISION-MAKING IN FASHION RETAILING
FDM 40270
FASHION INDUSTRY RESEARCH METHODS (WIC)
FIN 36059
INTERMEDIATE INVESTMENTS
FIN 36086
ADVANCED FINANCIAL MODELING
FIN 46064
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
GEOG 39002
STATISTICAL METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 49070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
MATH 21001
LINEAR ALGEBRA
MATH 22005
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS III
MATH 32044
ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
MATH 40011
PROBABILITY THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
MDJ 40117
MEDIA LEADERSHIP AND AUDIENCE
MKTG 35035
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
PH 30002
INTRODUCTORY BIOSTATISTICS
PH 30004
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
POL 30001
RESEARCH METHODS (ELR)
POL 30003
POLITICAL ECONOMY
PSYC 31574
RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR)
PSYC 31684
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY II
SPAD 45030
SPORT ENTERPRISE (WIC)
Any Economics (ECON) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
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 23
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 13
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 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) 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3-5
or MATH 12002 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 53
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0-3
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) 319
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students changing to a program in the college or transferring 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 exam or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
2

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

3

Students may take or use any course at any level as long as the minimum 39-credit hours requirement for upper-division courses is satisfied for graduation with a B.B.A. Exceptions: Maximum 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be counted toward the 120 total credit hours or 39-upper-division-credit-hours graduation requirement. General elective courses may be selected from any area and at any level provided students do not go over the PWS, and they satisfy the 39 credit hours upper-division requirements. A minor (business or non-business) is encouraged. Any other exceptions must be approved by the assistant dean. A major in economics also is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences.

4

ECON 32082 does not count toward the major.

5

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C- grade in ECON 32040, ECON 32041 and ECON 32050
  • Minimum C grade in ECON 42191

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • This major is not available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
  • The following course does not count toward the economics major: ECON 32082.
  • 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

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
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 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)
3-5
UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
ECON 32040
or ECON 32050
 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)
3
Economics (ECON) Upper Division Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
ECON 32040
or ECON 32050
 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
or APPLIED ECONOMETRICS I (ELR)
3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA  
ECON 32041 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMIC THEORY AND POLICY 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
Economics (ECON) Upper Division Elective 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA  
Economics (ECON) Upper Division Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum cumulative 2.000 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285  
!ECON 42191 SENIOR SEMINAR IN ECONOMICS (WIC) 3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
Major or Allied Area Elective 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for B.B.A. in Economics

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Economics

Data scientists

33.5%

much faster than the average

245,900

number of jobs

$112,590

potential earnings

Economists

1.2%

slower than the average

17,600

number of jobs

$115,440

potential earnings

Social science research assistants

4.4%

about as fast as the average

40,600

number of jobs

$58,040

potential earnings

Statisticians

8.5%

much faster than the average

32,200

number of jobs

$103,300

potential earnings

Management analysts

8.8%

much faster than the average

1,075,100

number of jobs

$101,190

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 Computer Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems B.B.A. program combines cutting-edge coursework with hands-on experience to prepare you for a successful career in the field. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty and real-world opportunities, you'll develop the skills needed to thrive in a variety of tech roles. Join our program today and pave the way for a bright future in computer information systems.

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Program Information for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems provides students with a focus on digital transformation management and/or the design of innovative information systems that are commonly used in organizations to create business value. This up-to-date major offers a techie-for-future IT and business managers structure starting with an introduction to information systems (IS) and emerging digital technologies (e.g., social media, mobile, cloud computing, business data analytics, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain). The major continues providing the foundations and hands-on activities to use IS and digital technologies for solving business problems. The academic backbone of the major concludes with the pillars of business modeling and agile design, artificial intelligence-based innovation, and providing the IT and business managerial skills to build solutions for businesses.

Students can complete two possible major elective tracks: Designing Innovative Information Systems or Digital Transformation Management. Alternatively, the student can customize the major elective path by selecting 12 credit hours from the list of major electives in a flexible and student-centric way. The Digital Transformation track focuses on providing the knowledge and managerial skills related to managing cybersecurity, managing agile digital transformation projects and on how to lead and manage digital transformation. The Designing Innovative Information Systems track focuses on providing the technical foundations and skills to design innovative programs and apps, design innovative server-side systems and design databases and data governance.

Students may participate in an internship (elective course), which may involve a summer or a semester of paid professional experience in industry. Internship experience helps show the relevance of on-campus courses to professional work, helps students focus their career plans and often enables students to secure better jobs upon graduation.

Computer Information Systems 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 Computer Information Systems

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 2.250 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended Kent State who completed (or the equivalent of) COMM 15000, ENG 21011 and/or MATH 11010 must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses and a minimum C+ grade in  CIS 24053.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Perform effectively in digital transformation management and information systems design projects.
  2. Navigate and use emerging digital technologies and platforms.
  3. Design, code, and implement information systems, databases, and applications on-premise and in the cloud.
  4. Design, select, and deploy digital transformation solutions and strategies.
  5. Bridge, integrate, deploy, and manage cybersecurity and data governance across various information systems and analytics systems.
  6. Lead and manage digital transformation projects, and design and integrate digital technology solutions.   

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CIS 34034BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN (min C grade)3
CIS 34054USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS (min C grade)3
CIS 44048BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES (ELR) (WIC) (min C grade) 13
CIS 44151INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (min C grade)3
Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade) 212
Designing Innovative Information Systems
CIS 34167
DESIGNING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND APPS
CIS 44040
USING PYTHON FOR ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
CIS 44043
DATABASE DESIGN AND DATA GOVERNANCE
Digital Transformation Management
CIS 44008
MANAGING AGILE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECTS
CIS 44041
MANAGING CYBERSECURITY
CIS 44046
HOW TO LEAD AND MANAGE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
Additional Electives
BA 34060
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
BA 44050
DATA VISUALIZATION
CIS 44292
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP (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 33
BA 34156BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (min C+ grade)3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 43
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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)
American Civic Literacy Requirement 83
Kent Core Composition 66
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0-3
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 must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Students may take any courses in this section to fulfill the major electives. 

3

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

4

A student changing to a program 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 completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163 , MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
  • 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 exam 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 is required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

7

An education abroad experience is encouraged as a general elective. A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.

8

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.250 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011 (or HONR 20197) and MATH 11010 (or placement out of MATH 11010)
  • Minimum C+ grade in CIS 24053 
  • Minimum C grade in major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.250
  • 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

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
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
CIS 34054 USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Required for progression in the major: Minimum 2.250 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010; and a minimum C+ in CIS 24053.  
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required: minimum 2.250 overall GPA  
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
CIS 34034 BUSINESS MODELING AND AGILE DESIGN 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum 2.250 overall GPA  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
CIS 44151 INNOVATING WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.250 GPA  
!Major Elective 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum overall 2.250 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285  
CIS 44048 BUILDING SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESSES (ELR) (WIC) 3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems

Computer network support specialists

1.8%

slower than the average

152,700

number of jobs

$73,340

potential earnings

Computer systems analysts

8.7%

much faster than the average

521,100

number of jobs

$103,790

potential earnings

Database administrators

-0.7%

little or no change

78,000

number of jobs

$104,620

potential earnings

Software developers

15.8%

much faster than the average

1,693,800

number of jobs

$133,080

potential earnings

Computer occupations, all other

8.2%

much faster than the average

472,000

number of jobs

$108,970

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 Business Management

Our Business Management B.B.A. program offers a comprehensive education in business fundamentals, management principles and leadership strategies to help you succeed in a wide range of industries. With experienced faculty, real-world opportunities and a strong focus on hands-on learning, you'll develop the skills needed to tackle complex business challenges and achieve your career goals. Enroll now and take the first step towards a successful career in business management. 

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management gives students credentials important to getting their first job as an entry-level manager or manager-trainee. Every organization of any size and type depends on and needs managers, including, as examples, the small corner store, department stores, accounting firms, healthcare centers, manufacturing firms or a business-to-business type of organization.

Business 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 Business Management

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

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 who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended Kent State and have completed (or the equivalent of) COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163 must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to human resource-related business problems.
  2. Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to business concerns in global markets.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of project management.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership principles and theories.

Kent State University's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship students earning a BBA 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.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BUS 30234INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (min C grade)3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
MGMT 34165DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP (min C grade )3
MGMT 34185ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (min C grade)3
MGMT 44153STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
MGMT 44163GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) (min C grade) 13
MGMT 44392BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) (min C grade)3
Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade)9
BUS 30189
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (ELR)
or MGMT 44189
 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE (ELR)
HRM 44183
DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS
HRM 44185
STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES
MGMT 34157
INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MGMT 34158
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MGMT 34159
MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
MGMT 34164
ORGANIZATIONAL MENTORING
MGMT 34175
LEARNING TO LEAD
MGMT 34280
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
MGMT 44154
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION
MGMT 44192
INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (ELR)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 33
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 33
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 23
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 33
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 33
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (min C grade) 33
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 33
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) 4
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 4
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 4
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR) 4
American Civic Literacy Requirement 73
Kent Core Composition 56
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)0-3
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) 610
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

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

3

A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or incoming students 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, CIS 24053, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163 or MKTG 25010) 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

Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

6

A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.

7

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade required in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163.
  • 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

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
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 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 Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 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 Requirement 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 Requirement 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 MGMT 24163  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BUS 30234 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3
MGMT 34165
or MGMT 34175
 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
or LEARNING TO LEAD
3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
MGMT 44153 STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44163 GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285  
MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44392 BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for B.B.A. in Business Management

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

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

General and operations managers

4.4%

about as fast as the average

3,712,900

number of jobs

$102,950

potential earnings

Management analysts

8.8%

much faster than the average

1,075,100

number of jobs

$101,190

potential earnings

Project management specialists

5.6%

faster than the average

1,046,300

number of jobs

$100,750

potential earnings

Sales managers

4.7%

about as fast as the average

619,500

number of jobs

$138,060

potential earnings

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

6.1%

faster than the average

216,700

number of jobs

$102,010

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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History - B.A.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of history and develop critical thinking, research and communication skills to succeed in a wide range of careers. With experienced faculty, personalized attention and engaging courses, Kent State's History B.A. program provides you the foundation needed to pursue graduate studies; law school; or careers in education, government, nonprofit and many other fields.

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Program Information for History - B.A.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in History provides a well-rounded educational experience in which students have the independence and flexibility to explore and develop their individual interests while getting a solid grounding in different approaches to historical research, writing and analysis.

The study of history offers insight into the complexity of the human experience by exploring the political, cultural, social, economic and environmental factors that have shaped the past and the present. The study of history also offers training in a range of skills, including how to find, evaluate, manage and synthesize multiple sources of information; how to think critically and analyze complex evidence; how to undertake independent research and manage time effectively; how to develop and present reasoned arguments supported by evidence; how to present information and arguments effectively in writing; and how to develop and deliver effective oral presentations. The skills and experiences gained through the study of history provide preparation for a variety of career tracks.

The History major is comprised of several elements:

  • Lower-Division History Electives provide history majors with an overview of the major themes and developments in world history from human origins to the present and in the history of the United States from pre-colonization to the present.
  • The required Historical Research Methods course introduces students to the main tools and techniques of doing history, while providing them with the opportunity to develop and refine the skills of historical research, writing and analysis to do well in their upper-division coursework.
  • Area Studies Electives are a group of upper­-division history courses in which the history of a place (state, nation or region) is the primary focus of the courses.
  • Thematic Studies Electives are a group of upper-division history courses in which a specific topic or theme is the primary focus of the courses while the place and time period are secondary.
  • The required Senior Seminar in History course is a capstone experience in which students develop, design and execute their own original historical research project that utilizes primary sources and engages with current historical scholarship.

Students in the History major are encouraged to undertake an internship for course credit to gain job experience and further strengthen their profile for their career after graduation.

Admissions for History - B.A.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

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 who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand and apply a variety of basic historical methods.
  2. Find, use and analyze historical evidence and communicate their findings in an effective manner.
  3. Obtain historical content knowledge and understand the connectedness of historical events and the wide varieties of human experiences.
  4. Understand history as a discipline based on interpretation with historical questions constantly being reframed and investigated.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HIST 32050HISTORICAL RESEARCH METHODS 3
HIST 49091SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY (ELR) (WIC) 13
History (HIST) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 29
History (HIST) Lower-Division Electives (10000 or 20000 level), choose from the following:9
HIST 11050
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL (KHUM)
HIST 11051
WORLD HISTORY: MODERN (KHUM)
HIST 12061
AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS: FROM PRE-COLONIZATION TO CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (CIV) (KHUM)
HIST 12071
MODERN AMERICA: FROM INDUSTRIALIZATION TO GLOBALIZATION (KHUM)
Area Studies Electives, choose from the following:6
HIST 30010
NEW DEAL AMERICA AND BEYOND
HIST 30020
THE SIXTIES IN AMERICA
HIST 30040
19TH CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 30049
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY, 1914-1945
HIST 30050
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY: 1945-PRESENT
HIST 30060
HISTORY OF GERMANY, 1871-PRESENT
HIST 30111
JEFFERSON-JACKSON ERA, 1789-1848
HIST 31022
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1792-1914
HIST 31023
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1914-1945
HIST 31025
ITALY FROM ROME TO THE RENAISSANCE
HIST 31026
ITALIAN HISTORY FROM THE RENAISSANCE TO THE ENLIGHTENMENT
HIST 31032
THE GLOBAL CRISIS OF THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
HIST 31034
MURDER MYSTERY AND MAYHEM: THE MEDICI DYNASTY IN FLORENCE
HIST 31036
THE 20TH CENTURY WORLD
HIST 31040
AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH POPULAR MUSIC
HIST 31055
POLITICS, CULTURE AND SOCIETY OF 20TH CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 31056
EUROPE IN THE RENAISSANCE
HIST 31057
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON
HIST 31061
HISTORY OF OHIO
HIST 31082
HISTORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND BLACK POWER MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31084
THE INVENTION OF AMERICA: 1492-1714
HIST 31085
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S WORLD: 18TH-CENTURY AMERICA
HIST 31087
SECTIONAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL WAR
HIST 31100
RECONSTRUCTION AND THE LATER SOUTH
HIST 31106
PROGRESSIVE AMERICA - REFORMERS, CRUSADERS AND RADICALS: AMERICA, 1893-1929
HIST 31107
NEW ERA THROUGH WORLD WAR: THE UNITED STATES, 1920-1945
HIST 31112
CHINESE CIVILIZATION
HIST 31113
HISTORY OF JAPAN
HIST 31126
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
HIST 31130
HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA TO 1880
HIST 31131
HISTORY OF COLONIAL AFRICA, 1880-1994
HIST 31132
HISTORY OF POST-COLONIAL AFRICA
HIST 31140
MODERN LATIN AMERICA
HIST 31141
EARLY MODERN LATIN AMERICA (C. 1450-1820)
HIST 37089
FLORENCE: THE MYTH OF A CITY (ELR)
HIST 38495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN AREA STUDIES
HIST 41003
HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE
HIST 41006
ROMAN HISTORY
Thematic Studies Electives, choose from the following:6
HIST 30030
IDEAS IN ACTION: U.S. INTELLECTUAL HISTORY
HIST 30070
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
HIST 30112
THE UNITED STATES: THE WESTWARD MOVEMENT
HIST 31000
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY
HIST 31020
POLIS TO METROPOLIS: HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN CITY
HIST 31024
WORLD WAR II
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
HIST 31033
WITCHES AND EUROPEAN HISTORY, 1500-1800
HIST 31035
THE GLOBAL COLD WAR
HIST 31041
SPORT HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31045
A HISTORY OF CRIME IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31071
AMERICA AND THE WORLD THROUGH 1898
HIST 31072
AMERICA AND THE WORLD: 1898-1945
HIST 31073
AMERICA AND THE WORLD SINCE 1945
HIST 31074
HISTORY OF ESPIONAGE: FROM JOSHUA TO EDWARD SNOWDEN
HIST 31075
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31077
HISTORY OF SEXUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31080
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
HIST 31083
THE HISTORY OF WHITENESS IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31101
WAR AND SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 1607 THROUGH 1865
HIST 31102
WAR AND SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 1865 TO THE PRESENT
HIST 31104
MIGRATIONS TO AMERICA, 1607 TO PRESENT
HIST 31114
TRADITION AND REVOLUTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
HIST 31118
VIETNAM WAR
HIST 31124
HIGHLIFE HISTORIES: MODERN AFRICAN URBAN EXPERIENCE
HIST 31543
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
HIST 31550
MEDICINE IN THE MODERN WORLD SINCE 1500
HIST 38595
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEMATIC STUDIES
HIST 41060
COMPARATIVE FASCISM
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 33-6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional 30-3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)46
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

A maximum 3 credit hours of HIST 40092 may be applied toward the degree.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Additional category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University
  3. Demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

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
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
History (HIST) Lower-Division Electives (10000 or 20000 level) 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
!History (HIST) Lower-Division Elective (10000 or 20000 level) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!Area Studies Elective 3
!Thematic Studies Elective 3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!Area Studies Elective 3
!Thematic Studies Elective 3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
!History (HIST) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
HIST 32050 HISTORICAL RESEARCH METHODS 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
!HIST 49091 SENIOR SEMINAR IN HISTORY (ELR) (WIC) 3
History (HIST) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
History (HIST) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for History - B.A.

Historians

2.2%

slower than the average

3,400

number of jobs

$74,050

potential earnings

Political scientists

-3.1%

decline

6,500

number of jobs

$139,380

potential earnings

Social scientists and related workers, all other

-1.7%

decline

40,800

number of jobs

$100,340

potential earnings

Social science research assistants

4.4%

about as fast as the average

40,600

number of jobs

$58,040

potential earnings

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

2.4%

slower than the average

14,500

number of jobs

$84,290

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Archivists

3.8%

about as fast as the average

9,300

number of jobs

$61,570

potential earnings

Museum technicians and conservators

5.4%

faster than the average

15,700

number of jobs

$47,460

potential earnings

Tour and travel guides

8.1%

much faster than the average

55,800

number of jobs

$36,660

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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