Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music gives music majors an opportunity to study music and liberal arts with an optional minor, available in most academic areas of the university, or as a dual degree program with a major in another field. Although not as music intensive as the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree, the B.A. degree includes study on a main instrument and ensemble participation throughout the program.

The Music major includes the following optional concentrations:

• The Contemporary Popular Music concentration provides students the opportunity to study contemporary instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass and voice, as well as participate in a variety of styles, including rock, pop, Motown and other popular styles.
• The Jazz Studies concentration provides students the opportunity to study jazz improvisation, arranging and composing.

Students not selecting a concentration will continue with applied music and major ensemble electives, in addition to a music history course and research or senior recital as the culminating experience.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Jazz Studies concentration are not being accepted at this time.

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.

Admission to this major is selective. Students must audition before being admitted to the Music major. Inquiries can be directed to the coordinator of admissions and scholarships, School of Music, E-101 Music and Speech, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 (or call 330-672-2172).

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of music history and theory.
2. Demonstrate high-level skills in recitals, ensembles or music research.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Piano class (2 credit hours): Placement test required. Students who have piano as their main instrument and students placed into Applied Music Piano replace with music (MUS) electives.

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Major ensemble: Students must enroll in an ensemble appropriate to their major performance area. Students in the Contemporary Popular Music concentration take one semester of major ensemble and seven separate semesters of MUS 35213. MUS 25011 and MUS 25225 can be used for major ensemble credit. Students in the Jazz Studies concentration take one semester of major ensemble, four semesters of MUS 45312 and four semesters of MUS 45321. Voice students in the Jazz Studies concentration replace MUS 45321 with MUS 45313.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

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

²

The senior recital may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR), with approval.

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Bachelor of Arts students are restricted to taking 2-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson. Students not declaring a concentration will need to take a total of six semesters and 12 credit hours of applied music or replace up to two semesters of applied music with MUS 21213 and MUS 21214 based on instrument of music degree acceptance. Students must meet the 46000-entry-level prior to graduation. The 46000-level may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam. One semester of MUS 21213 can replace one semester of MUS 31211. 

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Piano class (2 credit hours): Placement test required. Students who have piano as their main instrument and students placed into Applied Music Piano replace with music (MUS) electives.

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Major ensemble: Students must enroll in a major ensemble appropriate to their major performance area.

Contemporary Popular Music Concentration Requirements

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Only available at the Stark campus. 

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MUS 36913 (senior recital) may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR), with approval.

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

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Applied music: Students in the Contemporary Popular Music concentration must take two semesters and 4 credit hours of applied music and 8 credit hours of MUS 31211, MUS 36913, MUS 36914, MUS 36915, MUS 36916, MUS 36917, MUS 36918, MUS 36919, MUS 36920, MUS 36921, MUS 36922, MUS 36923 or MUS 36924 (one semester of MUS 21213 can be included). Students must also meet the 46000-entry-level prior to graduation. The 46000-level may be taken following a successful 46000-level barrier exam.

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One semester of MUS 21213 can replace one semester of MUS 31211.

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Electric guitar and electric bass students, based upon the audition, can be placed in either MUS 16914 or MUS 16915. Upon successful completion of two semesters of MUS 16914/MUS 16915, students continue with applied study as indicated in footnote four.

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Bachelor of Arts students are restricted to taking 2-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson.

Jazz Studies Concentration Requirements

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

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Bachelor of Arts students are restricted to taking 2-credit hour applied music sections, which include a 60-minute group practice and 60-minute private lesson. Students in the Jazz Studies concentration must take one semester and 2 credit hours of applied music and two semesters and 4 credit hours of MUS 36011.

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MUS 36011 (senior recital) may be used to satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement (ELR), with approval.

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Major ensemble: Students in the Jazz Studies concentration take one semester of major ensemble, four semesters of MUS 45231 and four semesters of MUS 45312. Voice students in the Jazz Studies concentration replace MUS 45231 with MUS 45313.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum C grade in all music courses
• Completion of a senior recital or MUS 48598
• Attendance at minimum 80 concerts or recitals for students who begin the program as first-semester freshmen (students who transferred from a non-music program or university must attend an average of 10 music concerts or recitals for semesters of full-time enrollment)
• MUS 11110, MUS 11111, MUS 16914 and MUS 16915 will not count as credit for graduation for this program

Roadmaps

Music Major (No Concentration)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Contemporary Popular Music Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Jazz Studies Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus (no concentration and Jazz Studies concentration)
  • Stark Campus (Contemporary Popular Music concentration only)

Applications to the Jazz Studies concentration are not being accepted at this time.

National Association of Schools of Music

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Office Technology focuses primarily on front-end office functions, where employees use technology for daily job responsibilities that may include producing business documents, designing presentations, generating data reports and creating financial spreadsheets. Students use the most current versions of business software applications and learn the fundamentals of accounting, automated records management, business communications and resource management.

Graduates gain a wide variety of computer application skills needed for gainful employment in office administrative support positions, including office assistant, accounting clerk, office manager, administrative coordinator, executive administrative and administrative assistant–technology.

The Office Technology major includes the following optional concentration:

• The Medical Billing/ Coding Office concentration provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, billing/coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations.

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.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Organize, manage and analyze critical business data using spreadsheet and database software.
2. Create state-of-the-art documents, using design guidelines, terminology and basic publication concepts of industry standards.
3. Import and integrate data from their original software to another for upgraded usage.
4. Determine the most appropriate software to use in creating specific business documents that meet industry standards for mailing.
5. Contrast, compare and adapt to forces that influence emerging management practices.
6. Manage the people, productivity, technology and environment within the administrative function of an organization.
7. Integrate coursework with realistic office settings, emphasizing the total quality management environment.
8. Use multiple channels used in business to communicate with others
9. Participate in the activities of various businesses to determine the variety of job responsibilities assigned to employees in their profession; develop job search strategies for use in their outreach activities.
10. Track and provide administrative support in managing projects, using software designed for this specific purpose.
11. Examine, describe and exercise various leadership, decision-making and motivational skills.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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IT 11000 may count toward applied electives if taken before or with any other Information Technology (IT) or Office Technology (OTEC) course.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Medical Billing/Coding Office Concentration Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Office Technology (no concentration)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Medical Billing/Coding Office Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

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

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development, hardware, security fundamentals, and workgroup productivity technologies.

The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security.

The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Application Development Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions such as computer programmer/application developer using industry-standard languages and technologies.
• The General Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and entry-level positions in which the computer staff are expected to perform a wide variety of technical duties.
• The Internet/Multimedia Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in Web development, social media and digital media.
• The Network Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in tech support and networking including the design, installation, and improvement of computer networks and related hardware/software.

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.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence; servers, storage and virtualization; client computing and user support; digital media and immersive technology; database and information management; and programming and application development.
2. Function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals.
3. Read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences.
4. Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.
5. Exhibit professional, legal and ethical behavior.
6. Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Application Development Technology Concentration Requirements

General Technology Concentration Requirements

Internet/Multimedia Technology Concentration Requirements

Network Technology Concentration Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Cybersecurity provides students with an applied approach to information security concepts. With an ever-growing threat to sensitive and critical data in the field of information technology, understanding the impact of security issues on businesses and individuals is critical. The degree program gives students the tools they need to address current security issues including risk identification, security testing and monitoring, and enterprise risk management. Because the degree is built upon a solid knowledgebase, additional topics include networking, hardware and operating systems, Cisco networking technologies, cyber defense methods, cyber ethics, incident management and security policies.

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.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate core competency in cybersecurity-related topics.
2. Describe the scope of the information security field and its impact on information technology.
3. Identify and analyze security risks to determine potential impacts.
4. Demonstrate ability to develop plans to mitigate security risks.
5. Identify professional, legal and ethical behavior.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

• Delivery:
  • ​Fully online

Full Description

The Master of Business Administration degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions in private, nonprofit and public  organizations. Upon completion of the M.B.A. degree, graduates demonstrate a global mindset and competence in critical thinking, digital technology, communication, teamwork and ethical and sustainable management.

The program welcomes students from the full range of undergraduate degrees. Regardless of their undergraduate education, students will find a challenging program designed to prepare them for management positions in organizations.

The degree is structured for full-time/in-person and full-time or part-time online students:

• The full-time/in-person program is targeted to early career professionals, both nationally and internationally, who wish to jump-start their business career, and to those who wish to make a business-related career change. The program operates in cohorts so that students proceed through the sequence of required courses as a group. Students take six to seven courses each semester (offered in eight-week modules) and are expected to participate in experiential activities such as internships, mentoring and professional development activities. Delivery of the program is accelerated; students are able to earn the M.B.A. degree in 12 to 16 months.
• The online program is designed for those who want maximum flexibility in pursuing their M.B.A. degree. Students can take courses to suit their life: from one course at a time to a full-time course load. This is an ideal program for professionals who intend to keep working full-time while pursing the M.B.A., and for those students who want to pursue their M.B.A. without commuting to campus.

The Business Administration major includes the following optional concentrations:

• The Accounting concentration allows students to specialize their degree with courses in managerial and financial accounting, business valuation using financial statements and international accounting. Completion of this concentration is not sufficient to sit for the CPA exam in Ohio unless the student has an undergraduate accounting major.
• The Business Analytics concentration allows students to gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills needed to glean useful information from data to make strategic business decisions.
• The Digital Transformation concentration prepares students for a more dynamic, modular and techie-savvy world.
• The Finance concentration allows students to specialize their degree with advanced courses in investments, financial markets and institutions, real estate and other related areas.
• The Healthcare Administration concentration provides business students with knowledge of the healthcare setting that will support their capacity to work effectively in a variety of healthcare organizations.
• The Human Resource Management concentration allows students to specialize their degree with advanced topics in employee selection and appraisal, organizational analysis and the opportunity for real-world applications.
• The Information Systems concentration allows students to specialize their degree with advanced topics in database management systems, emerging hardware and software technology and other related area courses.
• The International Business concentration allows students to specialize their degree with courses in accounting, marketing, finance and strategy with an international focus. Study abroad options are possible, with no language skills required.
• The Organizational Leadership concentration allows students to develop advanced skills that will support their capacity to lead in higher level positions.

Students may pursue an online stackable certificate pathway to the M.B.A. by completing the Leadership and Management graduate certificate, the Quantitative Business Management graduate certificate and a set of remaining courses to earn the M.B.A. degree. Students who choose a Business Analytics, Financial, Human Resource Management, International Business or Organizational Leadership concentration can take one additional course and stack an additional graduate certificate in Business Analytics, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business or Leading Through Challenge.

The following dual degree programs with the M.B.A. are possible. A separate application must be submitted for each program.

• Combined degree with the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree prepares students to run their own Podiatric Medicine practice. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.
• Dual degree with the Master of Architecture degree is designed for architects or undergraduate architectural students whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own businesses.
• Dual degree with the Master of Engineering Technology degree is designed for students with the dual goal of pursuing the a highly technical degree while at the same time preparing for a career that will hold increasing levels of management positions.
• Dual degree with the Master of Library and Information Science degree is designed for managers of large libraries and information centers. Individuals in these positions need knowledge pertaining to planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling. Advanced education to obtain knowledge and learn skills related to these management functions enables students to take advantage of career opportunities both in library settings and other information settings, both in the profit and nonprofit sectors.
• Dual degree with the Master of Public Health degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions and offers an integrated business and public health curriculum designed to help students develop real-world knowledge and skills needed to pursue success and management opportunities in the public health industry.
• Dual degree with the Master of Science in Nursing degree is designed for experienced nurses whose career goals include assuming middle- or executive-management positions in health services agencies or in health-related companies, or who are interested in starting their own business. The program combines the strengths of advanced nursing preparation with the practical management knowledge needed to develop significant leadership capabilities.
• Dual degree with the M.A. degree in Communication Studies is designed for students and professionals whose career goals focus on communication, particularly global communication. The program provides direction and leadership in economic and business development processes.
• Dual degree with the M.A. degree in Peace and Conflict Studies converges the field of conflict management and the field of business. Students learn how business works alongside understanding the dynamics of conflict and how to successfully transform it to succeed in business and to transform organizational cultures.
• Dual degree with the M.A. degree in Sport Administration is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experiences to enable them to become successful professionals in the field of sports and recreation management. The program integrates management theory and application in sports settings with a broad business curriculum to give graduates a competitive advantage.
• Dual degree with the M.A. degree in Translation is designed for linguists. By combining the practices and language of business, students can pursue language-based careers in the private, public and governmental sectors.
• Dual degree with the M.Ed. degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs is designed for professionals who aspire to responsible leadership positions in higher education. The program provides an integrated curriculum grounded in theory and focused on practice to support diverse student populations. Students are equipped with necessary skills to make the business decisions required of leaders in higher education.
• Dual degree with the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics prepares students for responsible leadership positions and provides an integrated business and aviation management and logistics education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications in the field of aviation.
• Dual degree with the M.S. degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management prepares students for responsible leadership positions and provides an integrated hospitality and tourism education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications of the field.
• Dual degree with the M.S. degree in Knowledge Management is designed for students who seek the capacity to develop and apply knowledge to improve organizational strategies. Graduates will be able to design, deliver, support and lead knowledge-management programs at project and enterprise levels.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Information Systems concentration are not being accepted at this time.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Completion of two quantitative undergraduate courses (e.g., advanced algebra, statistics) with minimum B grade¹
• Official transcripts
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• 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:²
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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In some circumstances, the academic program admissions committee may consider other compelling evidence in their determination.

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester (in-person program only)
  • Funding deadline: March 15 (domestic student)
    Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
  • Application deadline: March 15 (international student) and June 1 (domestic student)
    Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Fall Semester (online program only)
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester (online program only)
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term (online program only)
  • Rolling admissions

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Critical Thinking: analyze the elements of a business problem and construct well-reasoned solutions.
2. Written Communication: write effective business communications.
3. Oral Communication: make effective business presentations using appropriate technologies.
4. Teamwork: collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
5. Business Ethics: recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision-making to resolve the dilemma.
6. Triple Bottom Line Management: analyze the complex issues confronting organizations and craft solutions for a broad array of stakeholders.
7. Global Mindset: distinguish and analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

Dual Degree with M.A. in Communication Studies

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Communication Studies and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual M.A./M.B.A. degree program is designed for students and professionals whose career goals focus on communication, particularly global communication, and provides direction and leadership in economic and business development processes.

Dual Degree Requirements

Dual Degree with M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Peace and Conflict Studies and the Master of Business Administration degree. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.A. dual degree converges the field of conflict management and the field of business. Students learn how business works alongside understanding the dynamics of conflict and how to successfully transform it to succeed in business and to transform organizational cultures.

Dual Degree Requirements

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MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Dual Degree with M.A. in Sport Administration

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Sport Administration and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual M.B.A./M.A. in Sports Administration provides students with an integrated business and sports management education and prepares students for responsible leadership positions in sports settings.  The program culminates with an internship, research project or thesis.

Dual Degree Requirements

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Students who select SPAD 63098 or SPAD 65092 as the culminating requirement must select 9 credit hours of Sport Administration electives.

²

Students choosing SPAD 65092 may be required to complete state or Federal background checks for their practicum or internship experience.

Dual Degree with M.A. in Translation

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.A. degree in Translation and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The Dual Degree with a M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and the M.A. degree in Translation is for students with a sufficient level of proficiency in a foreign language who wish to integrate a graduate business education with advanced translation training. This program is suitable for those whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions in international business or language industry enterprises or those interested in starting their own business in the language services industry.

Dual Degree Requirements

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Students may take another course or study abroad with approval. Students may complete this requirement with 3 credit hours if a culture or appropriate language course is used for one of the international electives below.

²

Minimum 3 credits must be taken from the School of Modern and Classical Language Studies.

Graduation Requirements

• Students in the M.A. Translation and M.B.A dual degree program must earn a total of 61-64 credit hours. There is a minimum requirement of 31-33 credit hours from the M.B.A. program and 30-33 credit hours from the M.A. in Translation.
• A minimum 3.000 GPA must be maintained.
• The M.B.A. program should be initiated before 12 credit hours in the M.A. Translation program have been completed. The M.A. in Translation is awarded upon completion of the requirements of that degree. The M.B.A. is awarded upon completion of the joint M.B.A./M.A. Translation degree program.
• Actual offerings and schedules vary from year to year, and the two colleges jointly provide a pre-approved recommended course of study. Students who wish to take a different course of study need to obtain separate approvals from the college graduate coordinators.

Dual Degree with M.Arch. in Architecture

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master of Architecture degree and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual degree combining the M.Arch. and the M.B.A. is designed for architects or undergraduate architectural students who aspire to middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own business along with the preparation to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs, also by offering a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge.

Dual Degree Requirements

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Topics in professional practice.

• Actual offerings and schedules vary from year to year and the college will jointly provide a pre-approved recommended course of study. Students who wish to take a different course of study need to obtain separate approvals from both college graduate coordinators. Contact the College of Architecture and Environmental Design graduate secretary for details on coursework registration.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum of 64 credit hours: 35 credit hours from the M.Arch. degree and 29 credit hours from the M.B.A. degree.

Dual Degree with M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.Ed. degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Dual Degree with M.E.T. in Engineering Technology

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master of Engineering Technology degree and the Master of Business Administration degree. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.E.T. dual degree is designed for students with the dual goal of pursuing the a highly technical degree while at the same time preparing for a career that will hold increasing levels of management positions.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Dual Degree with M.L.I.S. in Library and Information Science

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and the M.L.I.S. degree in Library and Information Science. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

²

Any LIS graduate courses in accord to student's career goals may count as an elective in consultation with academic advisors. Students interested in working in a corporate or nonprofit environment will find topics such as record keeping, records management, information policy, knowledge management, library management and database fundamentals to be important in their future work.

Dual Degree with M.P.H. in Public Health

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master in Public Health and the Master of Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.P.H. dual degree program prepares students for responsible leadership positions and offers an integrated business and public health curriculum designed to help students develop real-world knowledge and skills needed to pursue success and management opportunities in the public health industry.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Graduation Requirements

• Practicum placement at an approved public health agency under the guidance of a qualified preceptor (150 or 300 contact hours)
• Final portfolio/report and a seminar presentation integrating theory and practice
• Participation in at least one approved interprofessional education event; event requires students to participate at a specific time/date to be determined in consultation with the student's advisor

Dual Degree with M.S. in Aviation Management and Logistics

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.S. degree in Aviation Management and Logistics and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual M.S./M.B.A. degree program prepares students for responsible leadership positions and provides an integrated business and aviation management and logistics education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications in the field of aviation.

Dual Degree Requirements

¹

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

²

Students with no previous aviation weather experience are required to take AERN 65400 as an elective.

³

Maximum 6 credit hours of AERN 65092 and AERN 65496, combined, may be applied toward degree.

Dual Degree with M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and the M.S. degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual M.B.A./M.S. degree prepares students for responsible leadership positions and provides an integrated hospitality and tourism education with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications of the field.

Dual Degree Requirements

Dual Degree with M.S. in Knowledge Management

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.B.A. degree and the M.S. degree in Knowledge Management. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.S. dual degree program prepares students for responsible leadership positions and offers an integrated business and knowledge management curriculum. Dual degree graduates will be able to design, deliver, support and lead knowledge management programs at the enterprise and project levels. Through courses, internships and other opportunities, students gain real-world, practical experience in developing and applying knowledge to improve organizational strategies, processes and technical skills with an emphasis on regional, national and global implications.

Dual Degree Requirements

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MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

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Students who select thesis as their culminating requirement will complete 3 credit hours of College of Communication and Information electives; all others will complete 6 credit hours.

Graduation Requirements

• Students may graduate with fewer than 59 total credit hours but no fewer than 58 total credit hours.

Dual Degree with M.S.N. in Nursing

Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration and the M.S.N degree in Nursing. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The M.B.A./M.S.N. dual degree is for experienced nurses whose career goals include assuming middle or executive management positions in health services agencies or in health-related companies, or who are interested in starting their own businesses. It combines the strengths of advanced nursing preparation with the practical management knowledge needed to develop significant leadership capabilities.

Dual Degree Requirements

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MGMT 68051 is required for students who have not worked a minimum of two years, full-time, since obtaining their bachelor's degree.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Students may graduate with the M.B.A. degree with fewer than 37 total credit hours but no fewer than 30 total credit hours.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

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Students may select courses from all concentrations and are not required to concentrate in any one area, although they are strongly encouraged to do so. Students who are currently enrolled in the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree may fulfill this requirement with CMD 80326, CMD 80327 and PMD 80417.

Accounting Concentration Requirements

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Students with a bachelor's degree in accounting may apply the following courses toward concentration electives: ACCT 53020, ACCT 53033, ACCT 53043, ACCT 63022, ACCT 63024 and ACCT 63031.

Business Analytics Concentration Requirements

Digital Transformation Concentration Requirements

Finance Concentration Requirements

Healthcare Administration Concentration Requirements

Human Resource Management Concentration Requirements

Information Systems Concentration Requirements

International Business Concentration Requirements

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 MGMT 54009 is not offered online currently.

Leadership in Conflict Management Concentration Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Students may receive permission to have M.B.A coursework waived if supported by the appropriate and recent undergraduate coursework. The waiver of each specific course will be determined by the relevant academic department in the college. Students may graduate with the M.B.A. degree with fewer than 37 total credit hours but no fewer than 30 total credit hours.

• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
• Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

• Delivery:
  • Fully online (full-time and part-time program with optional concentrations in Accounting, Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management and International Business)
  • In person (optional concentrations in Business Analytics, Digital Transformation, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business and Organizational Leadership)
• Location:
  • Kent Campus (full-time only for general degree and all in-person concentrations)

Applications to the Information Systems concentration are not being accepted at this time.

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