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Application Deadlines

Full-time MBA Program - Fall Semester only   
April 1    for International Students and
Graduate Assistantship application deadline   
July 1    for Domestic Students   

Professional MBA Program   
Term     Application Deadline   
Fall
Spring
Summer    July 15
December 15
May 15   

To be considered for admission to Kent State University's Full-time or Professional MBA program, the following information must be submitted to:

Graduate School of Management
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, Ohio 44242-9920 USA

Contact the Graduate School of Management at 330-672-2282, or at gradbus@bsa3.kent.edu to receive an application in the mail.

Application Fee - Application and $30.00

Official Transcripts - All applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be sent directly to Kent State University at the above address.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) - Official test scores must be sent directly to Kent State University from Pearson VUE. This test is used in conjunction with candidate’s GPA to evaluate academic potential. Pearson VUEmay be contacted at www.vue.com.

Professional Resume - listing previous job experiences and accomplishments. Although not required, work experience is considered favorably in the admissions process.

Letters of Recommendation - used to assess academic or job performance. Two letters are required for application to the Professional MBA program; three for the Full-time MBA program.

Statement of Goals and Objectives - written response to an essay question, used to assess career goals and written communication skills.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit scores for the TOEFL. Students who have studied in the United States for more than two years are not required to submit TOEFL scores. The minimum score requirement is 550.

Note for International Applicants - International students must obtain an International Student Application from the Graduate School of Management or International Admissions Office at 330-672-2444.

Information about costs and financial aid.

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