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FAQs About the International Business Certificate

What is the program format for the International Business graduate certificate?

Students who join our International Business certificate program can benefit from either an in-person format on the Kent State campus or a fully online option. Both formats cover the same material and will teach students about key aspects of the global business community. The International Business certificate online option has the added benefit, of allowing students to learn from anywhere in the world.

What are some of the topics the International Business certificate courses will cover?

Within our program, coursework covers the topics of:

• Supply chain management
• Banking and finance
• Global human resource management
• Sustainability
• Globalization and technology strategy
• Marketing
• Global strategic management
• And more

A minimum of 13 credit hours are required for completion of the program. Please visit our coursework dropdown above for more insights.

Does Kent State offer other certificates beyond the online International Business certificate?

Yes, we provide numerous credit-bearing graduate certificates along with a non-credit-bearing graduate certificate to help students hone their skills and better position themselves in the job market.

Along with International Business, our other credit-bearing graduate certificates include:

• Accounting Analytics – online only
• Accounting Fundamentals
• Advanced Accounting – online only
• Financial Management – in-person
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Management – online only
• Leading Through Challenge
• Quantitative Business Management

Also available is a non-credit-bearing graduate certificate option:

• Certified Business Advisor® certificate

Any of these certificates can be excellent options for enhancing the skills learned from the International Business graduate certificate. Along with this, we also offer a stackable certificate pathway to our online MBA program for students who wish to develop their abilities over time while working toward a greater goal.

Those interested in this option would complete the Leadership and Management certificate and the Financial Management certificate. They would then advance on to the remaining capstone requirements for the MBA program. Full details are available on our stackable MBA program outline.

Why is Kent State ideal for earning an International Business certificate online?

The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Kent State develops the leaders of tomorrow for a changing world, providing top-tier research, innovative education, and impactful engagement with the business community.

Our programs, such as the International Business certificate, prepare our students for the workplace, giving them the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to succeed. Some of the benefits of choosing Kent State for your education include:

• Flexible class structures that facilitate the balance of educational, professional, and personal obligations
   
• In-depth coursework and instruction that provides a thorough education on international business tactics and other focuses 
   
• A simple application process that only necessitates a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, official transcripts, a resumé, and a minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Apply to Our Online International Business Certificate Program Today!

Ready to advance your skills to further your career? Apply to our International Business graduate certificate program and set yourself up for success!