PRE-BUSINESS MAJOR GUIDE
THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CBA)
The AACSB-accredited, nationally ranked College of Business Administration (CBA) at The University of Akron offers
the key to your success in business and in life. As a recent high school graduate, a student transferring from
another institution, or even a full-time professional trying to further your career, the Undergraduate Advising staff
at the CBA can assist you along your journey.
ADMISSION TO THE CBA
Pre-business and transfer students need to complete the below admissions requirements to be admitted into the
College of Business. Once you complete the requirements, meet with your current academic advisor to initiate
the transfer paperwork. Pre-Business students can still participate in CBA student organizations, events and
programs, and meet with CBA academic advisors.
Complete all of the requirements below:
Complete 1 of the courses below:
2.5 GPA Overall
Accounting Principles I (6200:201) OR
English Composition I and II (3300:111 & 3300:112)
Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis (6200:250) OR
Speech (7600:105 or 7600:106)
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (6300:201) OR
College Algebra (3450:145) or Calculus with Business
Applications (3450:210)
Principles of Microeconomics (3250:200) or Principles
of Macroeconomics (3250:201)
Legal & Social Environment of Business (6400:220) OR
Marketing Principles (6600:205)
Transfer students: 2.5 GPA in Akron courses, as well as a 2.5 average GPA in your Akron + transfer institution courses.
PRE-ADMISSION WORKSHOPS
Prior to being admitted to the CBA, all pre-Business students should attend a Pre-Admission Workshop. The goals
of the Pre-Admission Workshop are to review admission criteria, course and major scheduling priorities and
pertinent College policies. Students should arrive at 1:30pm. The session will last one hour.
FALL SEMESTER PRE-ADMISSION WORKSHOPS
Date
Time
Location
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
1:30pm-2:30pm
Simmons Hall 101
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
1:30pm-2:30pm
Student Union 310
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
1:30pm-2:30pm
Simmons Hall 101
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
1:30pm-2:30pm
Student Union 308
RECOMMENDED COURSES TO TAKE PRIOR TO BEING ADMITTED INTO THE CBA
As you are working towards completing the admissions requirements, the CBA recommends you stay on track by
following the Graduation Planning Summary (GPS) found on the CBA Undergraduate Advising website. In addition,
below are some key courses for undecided and second year students. Students must meet all course
pre-requisites to take the courses listed below.
Business courses recommended for all majors, especially Undecided students:
Course Number
Course Name
6100:100
6100:200
6300:201
6600:275
Business Issues in a Connected World
Personal Leadership Skills
Intro to Entrepreneurship
Professional Selling
Pre-Requisite
Credits
None
32 credits
None
25 credits
3
1
3
3
Business courses recommended for students typically during their second year:
Course Number
Course Name
Pre-Requisite
6200:250
Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis
6600:205
6400:220
3250:201
6200:202
6500:304
6500:301
Marketing Principles
Legal & Social Environment of Business (non Acct)
Principles of Macroeconomics
Accounting Principles II
Business Statistics
Management: Principles & Concepts
Credits
24 credits or
6200:201
24 credits
32 credits
3250:200
6200:201
3450:145, 6200:250
48 credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
CBA MAJORS AND MINORS
CBA MAJORS
CBA MINORS
General Business &
International Business
Business Administration
International Business (IB)
*IB major requires minor
Entrepreneurship
International Business
Accounting
Accounting
Finance
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning
Financial Services
Finance
Financial Planning
Marketing
Marketing Management
Integrated Marketing Communications
Sales Management
Consumer Marketing
Database Marketing
Sales Management
Management
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Supply Chain/ Operations Mgmt
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Supply Chain/ Operations Mgmt
For more information on academic programs, office hours and to schedule an appointment online with an
advisor, please visit the CBA Undergraduate Advising website.
Center for Undergraduate Advising and Professional Development
The College of Business Administration
CBA 260 * (330) 972-7042 * www.uakron.edu/cba/uadvising