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Bachelor of Business Administration - Sales Management

The University of Akron (UA)

Akron campus — Akron, Ohio, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 21,939
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The University of Akron's Sales Management Program, established in 1994, is the second oldest program of its kind in the United States. The program boasts a nearly 100% placement rate for graduates, with starting salaries among the highest for business graduates. Alumni work in diverse sectors, including medical device sales, insurance, financial services, consumer packaged goods, industrial equipment, software sales and services, and technical sales. Sales management is a high-growth field both nationally and within Ohio, with experts estimating that sales professionals account for 10% of U.S. employment and a projected annual growth rate of 9%. The program features one of the largest collegiate sales training facilities in the country and is nationally recognized, accredited through the University Sales Center Alliance, a consortium connecting sales faculty to share best practices and expertise. The University also offers a minor in Professional Selling and certificate programs in Professional Selling, Sales for Engineering students, and Health Care Selling. The Sales Management Program is supported by The Fisher Institute for Professional Selling, which houses nine state-of-the-art sales training lab rooms, allowing students to enhance traditional learning with extensive sales and negotiation role-playing exercises and feedback. Additional support is provided through the Fisher Executive Advisory Board, offering professional networking, mentoring, internships, and career opportunities.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 21,939
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
23 October 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Akron campus

Akron, Ohio, United States

302 E Buchtel Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

The University of Akron (UA), founded in 1870 as Buchtel College, is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. Serving over 15,000 students from across the U.S. and 70+ countries, UA is recognized for its strong academic programs and innovation. The University attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and geographical locations, with fall semester representation totaling 14,813 students from Ohio, around the U.S., and 70 foreign countries. UA offers a wide variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, including many that are recognized nationally for their excellence. Loca...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.