Kent State University

Kent State University's office is located in the University Center building room 112.

Toll-free phone number: (800) 995-5222 extension 4860

Direct-dial phone number: (440) 366-4860

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management with optional International Business Minor--New Fall 2007

Bachelor of Business Administration-Business Management (Optional International Business Minor)

Kent's Business Administration (major in Business Management) degree provides students with credentials that are important to getting that first job in business as an entry-level manager or manager trainee. Organizations of all sizes and types depend on and need managers, including the small corner store, large department stores, accounting firms, retirement homes, manufacturing firms, specialty businesses, or larger international businesses. During a career in management, responsibilities can grow from those required of an entry-level manager to department manager to division manager and even to CEO. How far someone advances in management usually depends on training, and this program provides perfect training for aspiring business managers as well as human relations skills and effort. Working with people is a primary focus of management professionals; therefore, excellent communication skills are essential to succeed.

The program is designed so that approximately three years of this partnership is LCCC coursework and the final year (33 semester hours) is Kent coursework. Kent courses are taught by Kent faculty either in person or via distance learning. Students can complete the business degree with a business management major in its entirety on LCCC's campus.

Parallel LCCC Programs

• Associate of Applied Business in Business Administration
• Associate of Arts

Admission Requirements
Application to the Bachelor of Business Administration program can be initiated when students have a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) hours and a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average from all colleges and universities attended.

Application Information
Application to the program should be initiated one semester in advance of the completion of the parallel LCCC associate's degree program. Students who have earned an associate's degree or who have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) at any institution with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better are eligible for admission. To apply, a student needs to submit a completed KSU/University Partnership application (available from the Kent State office in University Center); a $30 non-refundable application fee; and official transcripts from each institution attended beyond high school. Before applying, students are encouraged to contact Raoul Perez at 440-366-4860, or by e-mail at rbperez@kent.edu.

International Business Minor Option

Global business is fast becoming an important part of the U.S. economy.  The world that college graduates are facing will essentially be a triad of powers (the United States and, perhaps, Canada and Latin America; Europe; and Japan and its Asian neighbors) and a "borderless"world.  This suggests a need to be trained for employment that will have international implications.  Whether the student takes a major in business, fashion design and merchandising, the hard sciences, English or education, some training in global outreach, cultural diversity, and "business cultures" will be necessary.  The International Business minor will introduce students to cultural issues of a broad, global nature.

Admission Requirements
Application to the Bachelor of Business Administration program can be initiated when students have a minimum of 60 semester (90 quarter) hours and a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average from all colleges and universities attended.

Application Information
Application to the program should be initiated one semester in advance of the completion of the parallel LCCC associate's degree program. Students who have earned an associate's degree or who have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) at any institution with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better are eligible for admission. To apply, a student needs to submit a completed KSU/University Partnership application (available from the Kent State office in University Center); a $30 non-refundable application fee; and official transcripts from each institution attended beyond high school. Before applying, students are encouraged to contact Raoul Perez at 440-366-4860, or by e-mail at rbperez@kent.edu.