The Business Administration program is designed for students who do not necessarily want to specialize in one or two specific areas of business. It provides students with a broad foundation in business and the flexibility to choose courses that relate to their particular areas of interests within the field of business. Students complete the CBA core curriculum and 27 credits chosen from the following areas: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, information systems, international business, management, sales management, marketing. Due to the general nature of this degree program, it prepares you to hold a wide variety of positions within a business enterprise. If you intend to pursue a career in small business management, whether by creating or acquiring a small business, or taking over a family enterprise, the general business degree will provide you with the broad knowledge and skills needed to manage your business. The degree will also prepare you for further graduate study or certification in a specialized business field. Our close ties to regional businesses provide many benefits for our students. Business executives share their expertise as mentors and guest lecturers in classes, and provide valuable advice on program and course content, helping to keep our curricula fresh, relevant and rigorous. You will work in teams on real-world business cases, applying your classroom knowledge to help solve problems faced by local businesses. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to gain practical, professional experience through the University's cooperative education and internship programs.
Career Path
Graduate career path includes Operations Manager, Business Development Manager, Project Coordinator, Management Consultant, Strategy Analyst, Executive Assistant (Leadership Track), Entrepreneur / Startup Founder, Microbial Quality Analyst, Biomanufacturing Specialist, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Credit Analyst, Investment Banking Associate, Corporate Finance Officer, Risk Management Specialist,Accountant or Auditor (with certification), Marketing Manager, Brand Strategist, Digital Marketing Specialist, Content Marketing Coordinator, Sales Executive, Market Research Analyst, Social Media Manager, HR Specialist, Recruitment Officer, Training and Development Coordinator, Employee Relations Manager, Organizational Development Consultant, Compensation and Benefits Analyst.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
The University of Akron will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
