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

About This Program

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.

Contact Information

• Graduate Programs Office: crawfordgrad@kent.edu | 330-672-2282
• Online Program Coordinator: Justin McHenry | jwmchenr@kent.edu |
  330-672-1232
• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

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

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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) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score
  • Minimum 77 MELAB score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 Duolingo English score

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

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Study abroad options are available to use for credit hours toward this certificate program.

Progression Requirements

• Maintain good standing

Graduation Requirements

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.