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Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (A-BBA)

The Accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration (A-BBA) is a living-learning community housed in Allyn Hall. A-BBA is designed for business majors in order to make our large university more “individualized”. The A-BBA curriculum will allow completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration in three years or less (depending on the amount and nature of post secondary work completed as a high school student.) There will be opportunities to work with faculty on research projects and to be mentored by faculty and/or business partners. Students will take classes together, live in the same residence hall (unless they commute), have quick access to advising or problem solving, and will make immediate connections with faculty, administration, business professionals and peers. A-BBA connects you to the business world.

What are the benefits of A-BBA?

  • Graduation in three years or less
  • At least one less year in tuition
  • Opportunities to work on research projects with faculty
  • Quickly acculturated at Kent State University
  • Reserved seating in high demand classes during most convenient times
  • Opportunities to visit businesses and view daily operations
  • Building a network of business professionals and faculty in your freshman year

Connected Courses:

Fall US 10097 First Year Colloquium #

COMM 1500 Intro to Human Communication


Mathematics Course*

BUS 10123 Exploring Business


Fine Arts Elective

* Mathematics courses are based upon COMPASS test during the PASS program
# Course meets 1 day a week


Requirements for admission:

  • Minimum 3.50 (4.00 scale) high school grade point average
  • Minimum 25 ACT or 1140 SAT
  • Minimum placement into MATH 11010, Algebra for Calculus
  • Minimum placement into ENG 11011, College Writing I

How do I join?

Visit the A-BBA website at http://business.kent.edu/a-bba and click on the “apply now” link. Applications must be submitted before a student’s PASS (Placement Advising & Scheduling System) date.

Coordinator Contact information (how does the student contact you):

Jen Noble A-BBA Coordinator Email: jlnoble@kent.edu Phone: 330-672-2269 Visit the A-BBA website at http://business.kent.edu/a-bba or call 330-672-1286 for more information regarding the A-BBA program.