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

• Master of Business Administration (PMBA)
• Master of Library and Information Science

Master of Business Administration (PMBA)

The mission of the Kent State MBA program is to prepare students for management and staff positions in regional, national and international organizations through an emphasis on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives and skilled applications of information technology.  This mission is achieved through offering a variety of coursework covering all the disciplines of business and by utilizing teaching techniques that help the student to develop and refine skills in these areas.

Admission Requirements
Admission to the MBA program requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75, plus a better than average score on the general aptitude test known as the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).  Additional materials that are required for admission include: Graduate School of Management application and the non-refundable application fee of $30 (checks payable to KSU); official copies of all academic transcripts; Ethnic Data Form, two letters of recommendation; current resume; and an essay detailing the student’s goals and objectives.

Applications are available in the University Partnership Office (UC 104) and the Kent State University Office (UC 112).  The application form can also be found online at http://business.kent.edu/grad; scroll to “Apply Online” and follow the appropriate links.  Additional questions should be directed to Raoul Perez, KSU Partnership Advisor, at 440-366-4860.

Format of the PMBA Program
MBA courses will be available each semester, with up to four courses to choose from.  Each course meets one night per week.  Classes will be offered evenings, Monday through Thursday.  PMBA students usually take one or two courses each semester.  Typical length of the program is three to fours years based on the student’s undergraduate degree and number of courses taken each year.

Courses will be taught simultaneously at the Kent State University campus.  Students will be taught in real time and have interaction with the faculty and other students in the class using technology at both campuses.  This is an opportunity for students who seek an AACSB-accredited MBA program, but who are unable to come to Kent due to geographic or time constraints.

Registration and Scheduling Information
Once admitted, students will receive a program sheet detailing the coursework required for the MBA degree.  For information about the schedule of MBA courses at LCCC or to learn more about the process of registration, contact Raoul Perez, KSU Partnership advisor at 1-800-995-LCCC (extension 4860) or email rperez@bsa3.kent.edu, and available on the LCCC campus in the University Center room UC112b.

Master of Library and Information Science

The M.L.I.S. degree program at Kent State University's School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) has a history of excellence. As the only American Library Association accredited master's program in Ohio, Kent State University is the center of library and information science scholarship, education, and training in the state.  The School plays a crucial role in support of the state's libraries and information centers.

The M.L.I.S. degree prepares graduates for professional careers in all types of libraries and information centers as well as for positions within the information industry. The School boasts a high job-placement record. 

The degree program can be completed in Kent, the School's administrative and instructional home, or at the School's site in Columbus on the West Campus of Ohio State University.  A distributed learning program, the 12-12-12 M.L.I.S. Distance Degree, was launched in fall 2001. Courses for the 12-12-12 Distance Degree are taught by interactive video and via the web to students in various regions of Ohio, including Cincinnati, Elyria, and Portsmouth.

Admission Requirements
Applications to the M.L.I.S. degree program are accepted on a rolling basis. In general, students in the 12-12-12 Distance Learning Program are admitted only in the fall term.  Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and must submit an "Application for Admission to Graduate Study," three letters of recommendation, a biographical sketch, a statement of career goals, a current resume, and two copies of official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (except Kent State). Scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) may be required. Students whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores. Application forms are available online at http://www.slis.kent.edu/links/forms.php3. Students can also obtain an application packet by calling the SLIS office at 330-672-2782.

Registration and Scheduling Information
For questions about the 12-12-12 Distance Learning Program being offered though the University Partnership, please contact, Mary Paschen, Secretary of the 12-12-12 Distance Degree program, at mpaschen@slis.kent.edu or by phone at 330-672-5842 or 330-672-2782.  Office hours on main campus are Monday & Tuesday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm and Wednesday & Thursday:  8:00 am – 12:00 pm.