International Opportunities

The College of Business Administration and the Graduate School of Management at Kent State University encourage students to develop personally and professionally by engaging in any of a variety of international learning experiences.

Study Abroad/Exchanges

Both Undergraduate and Graduate business students have the opportunity to study in a country outside of the United States. You are able to gain exposure to business and culture in a global setting, while still making progress toward completion of your degree at Kent State! Each of the following opportunities is designed with business students in mind:

• KSU - Geneva, Switzerland (undergraduate only)
• Université Laval, Quebec City, Canada
• Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico
  • For information on Fall, Spring, or Summer Exchange Programs, click here.
  • Click here for information on the Summer Intersession program at Universidad de las Americas
• ESC-Rennes, Rennes, France (graduate only)

Other Opportunities are available through the Center for International and Comparative Programs (www.kent.edu/cicp)

International Business Experience

The International Business Experience (IBE) course is a short course (two weeks) designed for Masters students and can be taken as an elective to fulfill the International area course requirement. The course is offered during the summer intersession each year, and includes study in Switzerland and France. Advanced undergraduates may also participate in this course. For more information about this year's course, click here.

Scholarship Opportunities

The College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management offer some scholarships in support of international study. Students should apply in advance of the planned study abroad or IBE experience. Forms are available in the Undergraduate Programs Office. For further information, read about scholarship opportunities for international travel and study or download our international scholarship form.

Academic Programs

Business students receive an international perspective throughout their studies at Kent. Those with a special interest can choose a course of more intensive focus. For undergraduate students, we offer a minor in international business. Masters students can select an international concentration. Doctoral students can minor in International Business.

...and our Global and International Chairs

The College is fortunate to have two Endowed Chairs with a global/international focus. These are The Bridgestone Chair in International Business, and The John F. Fiedler-BorgWarner Chair in Global Business Studies