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THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

College of Business

NATIONALLY RANKED, GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED.

UA business students are career ready and connected. With our leadership training, mentoring, networking and internships with top employers, including Fortune 500 companies and the Big Four accounting firms, you'll find your way to the top.

32+ corporate partners who hire UA students for sales internships and full time employment

$6.09M

distributed to business students in grants and scholarships in the 2021-2022 academic year.

Business scholarships

Our graduate job placement rate has been at or near 100% for sales majors and minors for the past five years

~1,000

alumni occupy executive positions throughout the country

Our internship program


Top 40

public undergraduate business school

Rankings and accreditation

The University of Akron student majoring in sport business in the College of Business.

NEW ACCELERATED 3+3 DEGREES

Students admitted under either program fulfill their senior year of undergraduate credits through the successful completion of their first-year law school courses, allowing them to graduate with both a bachelor’s and law degree in just six years, saving a year of tuition and related costs, and they begin their legal careers a year ahead of time!

ECONOMICS/JD ACCELERATED BUSINESS LAW/JD ACCELERATED

Professional development

College of Business student in discussion with a Goodyear female representative at the 2020 career fair

To graduate from business school career ready and connected, you need to think beyond the classroom – right from the start.

Classroom learning is the foundation, but professional and leadership development experiences are crucial as they complement and enhance what you are learning in the classroom.

Secure a favorable career outcome by taking advantage of our EDGE program and exploring internships, co-ops, and our centers and institutes.

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NEWS

Faculty Predictions: What’s in store for 2024?

University of Akron faculty members look ahead

Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum and Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing partner to empower future leaders

Through this partnership, they will be offering over 60 high school students from Chagrin Falls and Strongsville an immersive marketing education. Through hands-on sessions and memorable experiences, students gained valuable insights, fostering creativity and collaboration for their future endeavors.
 
 
 

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259 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44325

Undergraduate:
330-972-7042

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330-972-7043

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