Saturday MBA

Saturday MBA General Description

The University of Akron College of Business Administration launched its first cohort of students in Fall 2011 for the Saturday Master of Business Administration. The next cohort will begin in the Fall 2012 Semester. Applications are currently being accepted.

Students take courses taught by UA MBA faculty using distance learning technologies at the Medina County University Center (MCUC) and The University of Akron Lakewood Center, every other Saturday for two years. The in-class experience is supplemented and enhanced with online technology. Students take three courses per semester (7-9 credits) using this hybrid in-class and online format.

A cohort of students attend classes together over the two year period. This format provides cohesion and a team environment conducive to learning and builds a spirit of cooperation.

The current cohort  program will be from the Fall Semester 2012 through the Summer Semester 2014.

Program Features include:

• Students take 3 courses each semester
• An action-based live team project is required
• Students complete the program in 6 semesters, including summers
• Classes meet every other Saturday each month from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Format includes distance learning and web-based technology
• All students pursue the interdisciplinary concentration consisting of three elective courses
• Lunch is provided
• Throughout the semester, during lunch, business executives will be available to speak with students in an informal question and answer session