The College of Business was established as a professional college at The University of Akron in 1953. Today we have set ourselves apart as a nationally ranked and globally recognized institution for developing business professionals and leaders. Our active business network truly sets us apart. College of Business students instantly join a business network of 33,000 alumni—900+ in top executive posts. Robust, career-focused professional development and hands-on learning opportunities—from hundreds of internships to in-class real-world projects—distinguish the College of Business from other institutions. Our mission to ensure our students graduate Career Ready and Connected is fueled by our highly qualified and passionate instructors.