Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Department of Management
www.kent.edu/business

About This Program

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.Read more...

Contact Information

• Interim Department Chair:Steven A. Dennis|sdenni14@kent.edu| 330-672-2426
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Ashtabula Campus
  • Geauga Campus
  • Kent Campus
  • Salem Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus
  • Tuscarawas Campus
• Chat with an Admissions Counselor:Kent Campus|Regional Campuses

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

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

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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 theadmissions 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 theRegional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students:All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit theadmissions website for international students.

Transfer Students:学生s who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit theadmissions website for transfer 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 theUniversity Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog.

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.

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.500 overall GPA (effective spring 2023, 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 11010andMGMT 24163must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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学生s can receive credit for bothMGMT 34165andMGMT 34175.

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

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学生s who study abroad may useBUS 30234as a college elective for the major.

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学生s who change their major from Accounting to Business Management, or who have declared both the Accounting and Business Management majors or have declared the Accounting minor, may substituteACCT 33010in place ofACCT 33063.

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A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or incoming students with college credits may be waived out ofBUS 10123if:

1. 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (fromACCT 23020,ACCT 23021,CIS 24053,FIN 26074,MGMT 24163orMKTG 25010) have successfully been completed.
2. 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (fromACCT 23020,ACCT 23021,FIN 26074,MGMT 24163,MKTG 25010orCIS 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.

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学生s can takeMATH 10051orPHIL 21002in place ofMATH 11012orMATH 12002. TakingMATH 10051orPHIL 21002will not replace a low grade in eitherMATH 11012orMATH 12002. Students are required to takeMATH 11012orMATH 12002if they change their major to, or want to double major in, Economics or Finance and/or intend to declare a minor in Data Analytics. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to takeMATH 11012orMATH 12002.

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学生s who have takenMATH 10041for another program may use it as a substitute forBA 24056.

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Minimum C grade required inENG 21011orHONR 20197.

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

Progression Requirements

• Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
• Minimum C grade required inCOMM 15000,ENG 21011,MATH 11010andMGMT 24163.
• Minimum C grade in all major requirements.

Graduation Requirements

• 学生s must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a Kent State University campus.
• 学生s must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.

Roadmap

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE:University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

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. 核心业务知识——召回战略联邦铁路局meworks 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.
8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

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 theM.B.A. degreeand double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See theCombined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programpolicy in the University Catalog for more information.