The importance of well-educated individuals in business cannot be overstated. The more education a manager obtains, the better chances for advancement. Stark State College recognizes the value of education beyond the associate degree and has teamed up with Kent State University Stark Campus to provide seamless transition into their business program. Stark State students can complete this special option in business management technology and receive an associate degree, take an additional 12 credit hours of courses at Stark State, then transfer to KSU Stark with a total of 83 semester credit hours toward KSU Stark’s business administration program. An additional 45 semester credit hours of degree requirements are needed through Kent State Stark to earn a BBA degree.

Students who successfully complete the Stark State program will be able to organize multiple business operations and make decisions using a team-based approach. They will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts in a professional format. They can analyze and incorporate elements from internal and external environments for goal and strategy development. They will be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively manage, motivate, and delegate resources in an ever changing business environment. They can show the ability to utilize and analyze quantitative measures effectively.