International Business
The online Certificate in International Business at Kent State University equips students with essential skills for navigating the complexities of global commerce. This program covers international trade, cultural communication, and global market strategies, preparing graduates for roles in multinational organizations or companies with global reach. Students gain insights into the dynamics of international business, enhancing their readiness for a globally connected economy.
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Overview
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the international business environment.
- Use creative thinking and deploy innovative strategies to articulate global opportunities and employ available resources.
- Demonstrate the capacity to collaborate with international partners to create shared value.
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- 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 to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Program Courses
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate Requirements | ||
| BA 64026 | SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| CIS 64042 | GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY | 2 |
| MGMT 64184 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS | 3 |
| Certificate Electives, choose from the following: 1 | 6 | |
| FIN 56064 | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE | |
| FIN 56280 | GOLDEN FLASH ASSET MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR | |
| FIN 66040 | INTERNATIONAL ISSUES IN BANKING AND FINANCE | |
| HRM 54445 | GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | |
| MGMT 54009 | THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY | |
| MGMT 64275 | GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | |
| MKTG 65054 | INTERNATIONAL MARKETING | |
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 13 | |
1Study abroad options are available to use for credit hours toward this certificate program.
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $860.00 | $2,580.00 | $12,000 part-time |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $870.00 | $2,610.00 | $12,200 part-time |
1The $860.00 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester.
2The $870.00 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour ($140).
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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