The Business Management Technology Certificate program provides a background in business management for both experienced business managers and aspiring managers. For the business manager who may already have a degree in a field other than business, the program offers professional certification. For the person who aspires to a management position, the program offers coursework that directly applies to an Associate of Applied Business degree.

Admission
Kent State University admission requirements apply, including assessment testing where appropriate. Regardless of admission status, all students must complete coursework prescribed by COMPASS testing. Students with degrees may enroll in the program. Students must declare themselves as certificate candidates prior to completing one-half of the required coursework, and they must complete a minimum of 15 hours at Kent State University.

Prerequisites
Students must satisfy the prerequisites of each course in the program by either: (a) completing the prerequisite courses, or (b) demonstrating to a Business Management Technology faculty member that they have otherwise met the prerequisites.

Graduation
Students must pass each course with a minimum "C" grade to receive the certificate. Courses may not be completed on a pass-fail basis or via credit by examination. Course substitutions and exceptions are allowed only upon the recommendation of a full-time Business Management Faculty advisor.