Master of Business Administration Business

About

The University of Akron College of Business is one of the highest ranked and MBA programs in Northeast Ohio. It is designed with you in mind. UA's MBA is designed with interdisciplinary skills and a strategic approach to ensure that our graduates are ready to elevate their careers and lead any organization. Studying our MBA courses will support your career progression by developing your critical thinking and research skills and enhancing your business knowledge and understanding. You will learn to think laterally, challenge convention and offer informed solutions to business issues. You will also gain valuable skills that will set you apart from others, allowing you to progress to your full career potential. Our flagship MBA degree will provide you with a firm foundation in core business principles, while developing a broadened outlook and understanding of the role of business in the world, all informed by the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) and Sustainable Development Goals. Leadership in Action will embed the values of reflective action learning and cultivating a camaraderie culture distinctive to Akron. This is reinforced with subjects such as Leading and Managing Ethically, challenging you to think and act in management situations. Throughout the MBA, you will: Build your leadership and management. Practice understanding, analysing, and solving complex problems. Build a strong understanding of key business concepts, theories and principles. Strengthen your negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Learn to propose innovative solutions to strategic and operational challenges 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Business Development Manager, Management Consultant, Financial Analyst /Investment Banker, Marketing Director/Brand Manager, Entrepreneur/Startup Founder,Corporate Strategy Analyst, Operations Manager/Supply Chain Director, Project Manager (Large-scale Business Initiatives), Human Resources Manager/Talent Development Director, International Business Development Specialist, Risk & Compliance Manager, Product Manager (Tech, Manufacturing, Services), Venture Capital / Private Equity Analyst, Nonprofit Executive Director, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, Academic Lecturer (Business & Management), Government Policy & Economic Development Advisor.