Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

With a focus on hands-on experience and practical skills, our associate degree program prepares you for a variety of roles in business and technology. Students can specialize in marketing/sales, management, entrepreneurship, logistics or supply chain management, or they can take a 2+2 articulation pathway toward the B.B.A. degree. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career.

Program Information for Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Business Management Technology provides students with a core consisting of communication, management, accounting, marketing, e-commerce, economics and liberal arts courses. Students may have the opportunity to participate in internships to link theory with hands-on practice.

The Business Management Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Business Administration concentration articulates with the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Kent State.
  • The Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration allows students to become knowledgeable in the process and supervision of the movement of products from the point origin to the point of consumption for consumers, business and other organizations.
  • The Management and Entrepreneurship concentration comprises coursework in management, entrepreneurship and and productivity applications.
  • The Marketing/Sales concentration comprises coursework in management, advertising, customer service and productivity applications.

Admissions for Business Management Technology - A.A.B.

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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Explain the differences between business disciplines.
  • Recognize and define common business terms and concepts.
  • Recognize and define financial concepts and terms related to business.
  • Identify key marketing terms and strategies.
  • Explain the basics of business law and why ethics are needed in business.
  • Describe and practice effective teamwork and communication.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACTT 11000ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL 4
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
BMRT 11009INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
BMRT 21011FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3
BMRT 21050FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY 3
BMRT 21052PROFESSIONAL SELLING TECHNIQUES 3
IT 11000INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 21000BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 13
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)1
Concentrations
Choose from the following:15
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management and Entrepreneurship
Marketing/Sales
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
1

Students planning to pursue the B.B.A. degree are recommended to take MATH 11010 or MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.

Business Administration Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACTT 11001ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL 4
BMRT 21004BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 22000GLOBAL LOGISTICS 3
BMRT 22099CAPSTONE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
BMRT 31005PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 3
BMRT 32020LEAN SUSTAINABILITY 1
Concentration Elective, choose from the following: 3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Elective2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Management and Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 21008CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 21020INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 31009SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following: 3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Marketing/Sales Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 21008CASE STUDIES IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 21053ADVERTISING IN BUSINESS 3
BMRT 31009SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3
BMRT 36415CUSTOMER SERVICE 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Course
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Course
Information Technology (IT) Course
Insurance Studies (INS) Course
Office Technology (OTEC) Course
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps

Roadmaps

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
!ACTT 11000 ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL 4
!BMRT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
IT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!BMRT 11009 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Concentration Requirement or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BMRT 21000 BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
!BMRT 21011 FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3
!BMRT 21050 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Concentration Requirement or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!BMRT 21052 PROFESSIONAL SELLING TECHNIQUES 3
Concentration Requirements and/or General Electives 10
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Leavittsburg, Ohio (Management and Entrepreneurship concentration and Marketing/Sales concentration only)
    • Lisbon, Ohio (Management and Entrepreneurship concentration only)

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

Administrative services and facilities managers

6.5%

faster than the average

325,900

number of jobs

$98,890

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

Project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other

5.9%

faster than the average

1,361,800

number of jobs

$77,420

potential earnings

Sales managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

433,800

number of jobs

$132,290

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

17.0%

much faster than the average

175,500

number of jobs

$69,600

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.

Accounting Technology - A.A.B.

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting Technology provides students with a broad range of practical accounting and communication skills and teamwork experience. These combined skills prepare students for immediate entry into the accounting technology field in numerous environments, including manufacturing, retail, service and governmental organizations.

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Program Information for Accounting Technology - A.A.B.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze and record business transactions, prepare financial statements and complete all other procedural steps in the accounting cycle of a company.
  2. Identify different manufacturing costs, record transactions to reflect the cost flow of a manufacturing company and prepare various management reports.
  3. Prepare individual tax returns (manual and electronic).
  4. Maintain accounting records of a company utilizing a general ledger software package.

Admissions for Accounting Technology - A.A.B.

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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ACTT 11000ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL (min C grade)4
ACTT 11001ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL (min C grade)4
ACTT 20012ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (min C grade)3
ACTT 21000ACCOUNTING III: FINANCIAL (min C grade)3
ACTT 21003FUNDAMENTALS OF TAX PREPARATION (min C grade)3
ACTT 31063INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING (min C grade)3
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
Technical Electives, choose from the following: 19
Accounting Technology (ACTT) Courses
Business Management Technology (BMRT) Courses
Information Technology (IT) Courses
Office Technology (OTEC) Courses
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition 26
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:63
1

Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Students preparing to pursue an B.B.A. degree may apply MATH 10041 and MATH 11012 toward technical electives.

2

 3 credit hours are required for Kent Core (University Requirements). This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to earn the degree.

Graduation Requirements
 
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
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
!ACTT 11000 ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL 4
!BMRT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts 3
Technical Elective 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!ACTT 11001 ACCOUNTING II: MANAGERIAL 4
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Technical Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!ACTT 21000 ACCOUNTING III: FINANCIAL 3
!ACTT 21003 FUNDAMENTALS OF TAX PREPARATION 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences 3
Kent Core Composition 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!ACTT 20012 ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS 3
!ACTT 31063 INTRODUCTION TO COST ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
Technical Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:63

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Accounting Technology - A.A.B.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

-5.7%

decline

1,673,600

number of jobs

$42,410

potential earnings

Brokerage clerks

3.8%

about as fast as the average

48,600

number of jobs

$55,270

potential earnings

Payroll and timekeeping clerks

-4.5%

decline

149,800

number of jobs

$47,020

potential earnings

Tax preparers

-0.6%

little or no change

88,400

number of jobs

$44,300

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.

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program with a versatile design to support a range of educational and career goals, with options to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This degree is ideal for students seeking a broad education that can prepare them for further study in a bachelor’s program or enhance their qualifications for career advancement. With its flexible curriculum, students have the opportunity to sample various disciplines or focus on a specific area to meet their individual educational needs. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full Kent Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Science

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Explain diverse cultural worldviews and social distinctions.
  4. Apply scientific methods and models to solve problems across multiple fields of study.

Admissions for Associate of Science

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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
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
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • ​In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that provides students with the flexibility to explore a broad range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities and social sciences. This degree serves students who wish to experience a well-rounded education, plan to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program, or seek to enhance their career qualifications. With its adaptable structure, the program allows students to sample various subject areas or focus on a specific field of interest to meet their unique educational goals. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full Kent Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Recognize how varying societal and community perspectives shape knowledge across various disciplines.
  4. To utilize concepts and findings of the specific social and behavioral discipline to make informed decisions and predictions.

Admissions for Associate of Arts

Admissions

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
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
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

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