Master of Business Administration Executive

Overview

Curricular and co-curricular emphases are on ethical leadership, teamwork, creative problem solving, global perspectives and skillful applications of information technology.

The Master of Business Administration Executive program from Kent State University is a highly personalized and interactive educational experience. The program is structured such that students take all their classes together, study in teams and interact with senior business faculty. Professional development workshops and free career coaching are included in the program.

The program is offered in an accelerated delivery, with courses offered in seven-to-nine-week modules, and students being able to earn the degree in 19 months. Students enter the program in August, starting with a three-day overnight residency. After that, they meet once monthly on weekends for classes. A 10-day international business experience is included midway through the program, providing participants with an applied learning experience abroad.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the program will be able to:

• Identify the problem and select the appropriate tool(s) to resolve the problem.

• Analyze the problem in order to come to a decision or conclusion.

• Articulate their position and apply their ideas effectively in writing.

• Articulate their position and apply their ideas orally.

• Articulate their ideas collaboratively as part of a team and provide some meaningful contribution to the overall team effort.

• Identify stakeholders related to ethical dilemmas and understand the difference between the ethical and legal aspects of the dilemma.

• Identify alternatives and consequences regarding an ethical dilemma and support a course of action.

• Identify global factors involved in making business decisions.

• Prioritize and analyze alternatives and consequences related to global factors and support a strategic decision in a global business context.