Darwin Boyd works with a student in the mechatronics program

The Aeronautics and Engineering Building on the Kent Campus is home to many classes and majors at Kent State University, including two categories of accredited mechatronics majors, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering.  One major focuses on the technological aspect of engineering while the other focuses on a combined curriculum of design and theory to prepare students for success. In the professional world, mechatronics engineering creates the design and theory of something whereas mechatronics engineering technology pushes it through the technological phase.Bo...

High School Diploma/GED Verification Worksheet (PDF)

Only complete this form if requested. It is only for students that did not report on their 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) that they received a high school diploma or the equivalent, and they do not have a final high school transcript or GED on file at Kent State University.

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Citizenship Affidavit Certification Form - 2024-2025 (PDF)

This form is for the collection of Department of Homeland Security or other U.S. citizenship/nationality documents from students who are unable to present their documents in person at the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center or a Kent State Regional Campus student services area. The student must complete this form in the presence of a Notary, who must notarize it on the second page of the form.

Leading Through Challenge - Graduate Certificate

The Leading Through Challenge graduate certificate provides skill development useful to managers who seek to rise to higher levels of leadership. High-level leaders typically encounter challenging situations that require skills in negotiation and mediation, as well as how to manage change and conflict.

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Program Information

Admissions

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
1

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. Explain growth in self-awareness from completed managerial assessments.
  2. Describe how to lead positive organizational change.
  3. Demonstrate successful negotiation skills.
  4. Demonstrate successful mediation skills.
  5. Describe organizational conflict, organizational culture and collaboration, power dynamics, decision-making and problem-solving in organizations.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
MGMT 64158LEADERSHIP 2
MGMT 64160LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE 3
PACS 54040NEGOTIATION 3
PACS 58080MEDIATION: THEORY AND TRAINING 3
PACS 60004ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT AND COOPERATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In Person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Leading Through Challenge - 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.

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.

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Program Information

Admissions

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
1

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
1

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

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.

Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

The Human Resource Management graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in the human resources domain. Topics offered include employee selection and appraisal, performance management and compensation, global human resources, leadership and organizational change and current issues.

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Program Information

Admissions

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
1

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 effective human resource management and leadership ability when presented with a human resource-related dilemma or opportunity.
  2. Identify and analyze human resource concerns that affect business decisions.
  3. Create and communicate value for all stakeholders in the organization.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of legal issues related to human resource management.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:12
HRM 54183
DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS
HRM 54185
STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES
HRM 54445
GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HRM 54660
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND COMPENSATION SYSTEMS
MGMT 64160
LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
HRM 64399
APPLIED TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Minimum Total Credit Hours:14

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
Accreditation

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Human Resource Management - Graduate Certificate

Human resources managers

6.3%

faster than the average

165,200

number of jobs

$121,220

potential earnings

Human resources specialists

7.0%

faster than the average

666,500

number of jobs

$63,490

potential earnings

Labor relations specialists

-6.8%

decline

78,900

number of jobs

$73,240

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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