International Business
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Overview
The International Business graduate certificate allows students to gain specialized knowledge in various domains of international business. Study abroad options are possible, with no language skills required.
Accreditation: AACSB, International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Program Structure
- 14 minimum total credits
- 5 graduate-level courses
- Study abroad options are available to use for credit hours toward this certificate program
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 GPA in accounting classes and 2.700 overall 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
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
International Business Graduate Certificate Program Courses
The courses required for the certificate can be found at the link below:
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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