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Master's Programs

 

FREE GRADUATE APPLICATION WEEK: JANUARY 12-19, 2026

51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Office of Graduate Admissions is offering Free Application Week for all domestic applicants starting on Monday, January 12, and concluding on Monday, January 19, 2026.

  • Domestic applicants who submit a graduate degree admission application January 12-19 (even if incomplete) will not be charged an application fee. The application fee will be automatically waived - no special code is required to participate. 
  • Applicants do not need to provide all application materials (e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation, goal statements) when submitting an application. All applicants retain access to the application portal where they can upload new documents, replace previously submitted documents and check the status of an application.
 

MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 

An MBA is one of the best ways to accelerate one's career, and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is one of the best places to earn an MBA. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers both Full-time (in-person) and Online MBA options, as well as MBA dual degrees in architecture, communication studies, library and information science, nursing, podiatric medicine, sports administration and translation.        

  • Full-Time (In-Person) MBA

    Full-Time (In-Person) MBA

    The Full-time MBA is a cohort program with primarily day courses and can be completed in 12 months.

  • Online MBA

    Online MBA

    The Online MBA program is designed for working professionals and is structured in a flexible modular format with five possible start dates per year. 

  • MBA Dual Degree Programs

    MBA Dual Degree Programs

    Pursue two degrees simultaneously. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has 13 MBA dual degree programs spanning a variety of fields that you can pair with an MBA. 


SPECIALIZED MASTERS 

The specialized master's in business programs provide a strong theoretical foundation as well as an understanding of practical applications of the discipline. The Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Accounting, Master of Science (MS) degree in Business Analytics and Master of Arts (MA) degree in Economics.

  • Economics - M.A.E. (In-Person)

    Economics - M.A.E. (In-Person)

    The MAE provides a foundation in the tools of economic policy and data analysis. 

  • Accounting - M.S.A. (Online)

    Accounting - M.S.A. (Online)

    Offered 100% online, the MSA program is ideal for students interested in a range of accounting and financial careers. An accelerated program is also available.

  • Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics - M.S. (Hybrid)

    Accounting, Business Technology and Analytics - M.S. (Hybrid)

    Taught by expert faculty in a flexible blended online/in-person delivery, this career-driven program is designed to launch you into high-demand roles in finance, data analytics or business leadership.

  • Business Analytics - M.S. (In-Person)

    Business Analytics - M.S. (In-Person)

    The MSBA helps students gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills needed to be a successful business analyst in a sought-after field.

  • Business Analytics - M.S. (Online)

    Business Analytics - M.S. (Online)

    The online MSBA helps students gain the technical, analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills needed to be a successful business analyst in a sought-after field.


GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

 

  • In-Person and Online Business Certificate Programs at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

    In-Person and Online Business Certificate Programs at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

    Graduate certificates provide business skills and knowledge to succeed in the next phase of your career. We currently have ten certificates for credit available in areas of accounting, business analytics, management and more.

  • Achieve Your Stackable MBA Online at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

    Achieve Your Stackable MBA Online at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

    Build your degree one step at a time with our stackable certificate pathway. Start by completing either the Leadership and Management Certificate or the Financial Management Certificate. 

Direct Admission & Combined Degree Programs Applicants for our master’s program who are currently enrolled as undergraduate business students in a qualifying major can apply for Direct Admission and Combined Master's Degree Programs.

Master's Advisory Board

Meet the members of our Master's Program Advisory Board. If you are interested in joining, please contact Dr. Chris Groening.

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Request Information & Learn More

Explore our graduate degrees and certificates by watching one of our previously recorded info sessions. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information. 

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Contact Us

adam cooke Adam Cooke
Graduate Programs Admissions Coordinator
acooke5@kent.edu
330-672-1280

Justin McHenry Justin McHenry
Senior Advisor 1 for Graduate Programs
jwmchenr@kent.edu
330-672-1232