Program Details

Global Technological Innovation (MBA)


Program overview

The concentration in Global Technological Innovation is designed to assist in the development of new technologies and innovations and bring them to market. Collaboration between diverse fields such as biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine and business lead to new product development every day.


Additional Information

MBA Gateway Courses (0-12 Credits)
6200:601 Financial Accounting
6200:602 Managerial Finance
6200:655 Government and Business
3250:600 Foundations of Economic Analysis
6700:6950 Gateway Internship*
*Required for students with no work experience; taken for credit but not applied toward graduation requirements.

Gateway courses may be waived based on recent comparable coursework or waiver exams.

MBA Proficiencies 

Students must show proficiency in the following areas critical to success in the MBA:

  • Microsoft Excel/Spreadsheets 
  • Writing 
  • Quantitative Skills/Statistics 
MBA Professional Courses* (6 Credits)
6700:696 Leading and Influencing (Required in year 1, first semester)
6700:696 Professional Integrity and Social Responsibility
6700:696 Negotiation
6700:601 Business Analytics and Information Strategy
MBA Core Courses*(18 Credits)
6200:610 Process Analysis and Cost Management
6400:674 Strategic Financial Decision Making
6500:670 Management of Supply Chain and Operations
6500:652 Managing People in Organizations
6600:620 Strategic Marketing
6800:605 International Business Environments

*All core and Professional courses require Excel, writing and statistics proficiency prior to enrollment.

MBA Action Learning Course (0-3 Credits)

The Action learning course CAN be satisfied within the concentration

Concentration: Global Technological Innovation
6500:665 Management of Technology 3
6500:675 Global Supply Chain Management 3
6500:508 Entrepreneurship 3
MBA Integrative Course
6500:695 Business Strategy and Policy: Domestic and International 3
(restricted to students graduating within two semesters)




Application Deadline

  • July 15 for Fall enrollment
  • November 15 for Spring enrollment
  • April 15 for Summer enrollment

It is recommended that international students apply one month prior to these dates to allow time form admission and visa processing.  I-20 forms are processed by the Office of International Programs.

For More Information:

Program Home:
Global Technological Innovation (MBA)
Department of Management

Degrees Offered:
MBA Master of Business Admin,

Program Contact:
gradcba@uakron.edu


Admission Requirements

You need to have a completed application to be considered for admission. That means that you have to have a GMAT score (at least 500), a TOEFL score if you are an international student, hold an undergraduate degree, have your statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, resume, transcripts (at least a 2.75 GPA) and all the other material in to us so that our graduate admissions committee can evaluate your application.


Akron Advantage

For nine consecutive years, the Princeton Review has rated the College of Business Administration at The University of Akron as one of the best business schools in the nation. Regardless of the field you choose, at Akron you have the opportunity to learn from business faculty involved in business and dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you.

Current students and alumni point to our dedication to meeting the needs of our students by providing an excellent education and solid support service to help students succeed.  All of our graduate business programs are flexible, allowing you to study on a full or part time basis. Course loads can vary so that a student can tailor their studies to accommodate work or family driven activities, such as Tax season for accountants or summer vacations for families.

Your degree, your way. That is clearly an advantage of Akron.

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