Undergraduate
Academics
We offer 14 majors, from Accounting, Marketing, Economics, and Financial Management to more specialized ones like Applied AI & Information Systems and Sport Business.
Affordability
At UA, affordability is part of the package. With generous scholarships, grants, tuition guarantees and federal aid, we make it easier to earn your degree without the debt. Big opportunities, minus the big price tag.
Experience
Our grads enter the workforce well prepared thanks to extensive internship, mentoring and leadership opportunities along with our Professional Development Center.
National recognition for our excellence
The College and its undergraduate programs have been ranked nationally by Businessweek, the Princeton Review, U.S. News World Report, and others. In addition, the College and, separately, the George W. Daverio School of Accountancy, have again received the highest level of accreditation by the selective Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, a distinction held by less than five percent of all business schools.
Why major in business at The University of Akron?
At The University of Akron, you’ll study at an AACSB-accredited business school globally recognized for its excellence in preparing the next generation of business leaders. Here, you’ll be more than your major, benefiting from real-world experiences and joining a thriving business community.
A Recognized, Accredited Business College
Dually accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and continuously ranked among the top business programs, The University of Akron’s College of Business prepares you with the education you need to rise higher in your business career or venture.
A Thriving Network of Business Professionals
The University of Akron College of Business boasts more than 36,000 alumni, over 1,000 of which are now in executive positions throughout the United States. By becoming a business major at UA, you’ll join this active network that often helps shape our future business degree programs.
A Business School With Corporate Connections
The University of Akron partners with more than 200 senior executives to shape our business degrees. At UA, you’ll take up-to-date, industry-relevant courses that teach you the skills sought by today’s top employers.
Experience Guaranteed From the Start
The College of Business’ Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA) provides University of Akron students countless opportunities to grow into strong, impactful leaders through academic courses, co-curricular workshops and events, global immersions, leadership projects, and more.
Business Degrees FAQ
Yes, you can minor in business at The University of Akron. We offer a wide variety of business minors for both business majors and non-business majors, from data analytics to entrepreneurship.
A business degree equips you with critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills that are transferable and valued in any industry or organization. Studying business helps you understand how to innovate, overcome challenges, communicate and more. Majoring in business opens up diverse career opportunities in corporate, nonprofit or your own venture with the potential for high earning and advancement.
Absolutely. Business certificates focus on a particular facet of business, such as data analytics, sport business, esports, health care, sales and many others. With a business certificate, you bring specialized skills to the industry and workplace, making you more attractive to potential employers. Business certificates can also help you develop skills for starting your own business or other entrepreneurial ventures.
Yes, you can minor in business at The University of Akron. We offer a wide variety of business minors for both business majors and non-business majors, from data analytics to entrepreneurship.
A business degree equips you with critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills that are transferable and valued in any industry or organization. Studying business helps you understand how to innovate, overcome challenges, communicate and more. Majoring in business opens up diverse career opportunities in corporate, nonprofit or your own venture with the potential for high earning and advancement.
Absolutely. Business certificates focus on a particular facet of business, such as data analytics, sport business, esports, health care, sales and many others. With a business certificate, you bring specialized skills to the industry and workplace, making you more attractive to potential employers. Business certificates can also help you develop skills for starting your own business or other entrepreneurial ventures.
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