Business Majors, Minors and Certificates
Climb higher and forge your path to success with a business degree from The University of Akron. Our renowned programs empower you to begin your career, armed with industry-relevant knowledge and real-world experiences that give you a competitive edge in the workplace.
University of Akron Business Majors
Our business degrees equip you with the skills and experience you need to become a well-rounded business leader and game changer.
Accounting
Become an asset to any business by learning about financial accounting, auditing, taxation and reporting.
Business Administration
Develop a comprehensive understanding of business principles and strategies for effective leadership and management.
Business Data Analytics
Learn how to use the power of data to share valuable insights with future employers and drive data-informed business decisions.
Business Management
Acquire the skills to lead and manage teams, operations and organizations effectively in this business major for returning adult learners in an online format.
Economics
Explore economic principles, understand buying behaviors and learn how to forecast market trends.
Financial Management
Learn how to maximize profitability and growth by studying asset management, investments, and budgeting.
Financial Planning
Gain expertise in personal financial planning, investment strategies and wealth management. Become qualified to sit for CFP Exam.
Human Resources Management
Build skills and learn about compensation, benefits, career development, training, and staffing for your future job or business.
Information Systems
Learn how to manage the technical goals of a company by using databases and analyzing information needs.
International Business
Gain a global perspective on business practices and develop cross-cultural leadership skills.
Marketing
Learn how to analyze consumer behavior and create committed customers through product development, branding, distribution, pricing, and promotion.
Risk Management & Insurance
Understand how to mitigate risks, prevent business losses and protect financial resources.
Sales Management Major
Develop sales techniques, negotiation skills and customer relationship skills to sell your organization’s products or services.
Sport Analytics Major
Combine your passion for sports and technology with a specialized foundation in math, statistics, and computer programming to inform a winning game plan.
Sport Business
Develop the skills you need to become a business asset to any sports team, organization or facility.
Supply Chain & Operations Management
Learn how to manage the flow of materials, money, information, and relationships in the supply chain of an organization.
Economics / JD Accelerated
Become equipped with a unique set of analytical and problem-solving skills essential to understanding and addressing complex legal and economic issues.
Business Law / JD Accelerated
Delve into the legal aspects of business to launch a thriving career in law working with organizations to resolve disputes.