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Quantitative Business Management

Course Delivery
100% online
Total Credits
10
Rolling Admissions
Start any semester
Accreditation
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Kent State’s online Certificate in Quantitative Business Management provides specialized training in data analysis and quantitative decision-making for business settings. Covering essential skills like statistical analysis, forecasting, and data-driven strategy, this program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their ability to make informed business decisions. Graduates gain valuable analytical tools to support effective management and strategic planning in various industries.

Quantitative Business Management Graduate Certificate Program Overview

The Quantitative Business Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in public, private and nonprofit organizations. Because the need for quantitative business management competence is ubiquitous across organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify the problem and select the appropriate tool(s) to resolve the problem.
  2. Analyze the problem in order to come to a decision or conclusion.
  3. Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.
  4. Identify global factors involved in making business decisions.
  5. Prioritize and analyze alternatives and consequences related to global factors and support a strategic decision in a global business context.

Program Structure

10 minimum total credit hours: 10 credits (5) certificate requirement courses

Accreditation

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

Quantitative Business Management 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 transcripts
  • 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.

Important Dates

Jul
14
Application Deadline
Fall 1 (August Start)
Aug
20
Classes Begin
Fall 2023
Sep
14
Application Deadline
Fall 2 (October Start)

Program Courses

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Course List
Code Title Credit Hours
Certificate Requirements
ACCT 63037 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ACCT 63038 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
BA 64005 ANALYTICS FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ECON 62022 MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2
FIN 66060 MANAGERIAL FINANCE 2
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 10

Progression Requirements

  • Maintain good academic standing

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary - Certificates
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000

Quantitative Business Management Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees

Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 2-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost
$830 $1,660 $8,300

Non-Ohio Residents

Per Credit Hour Per 2-Credit Course Approximate Tuition Cost
$840 $1,680 $8,400

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.

*Out-of-state/International tuition includes a surcharge of $10 per credit hour for all students enrolled in an online program.

Careers

General and operations managers
  • 5.8% faster than the average
  • 2,486,400 number of jobs
  • $103,650 potential earnings
Management analysts
  • 10.7% much faster than the average
  • 876,300 number of jobs
  • $87,660 potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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