It is the home for such global business giants as The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and The Timken Company. Situated in downtown Akron, the University offers close proximity to many major points of interests in the city and the area, including museums, sporting events, swimming, golf, fine dining, and nightlife. Enjoy the opportunity to meet students from all over the world, participate in a diversified global program with world class instruction, affordable tuition, flexible schedules and a web-based distance learning program, which are designed to provide you with the best value and the smartest way to spend your summer. Some of the programs may include internship opportunities with our business partners. Some courses can be taken through the web with partial in-class participation.
All figures are approximate and subject to change.
Additional information on classes, dates and fees can be obtained at the Registrar's Homepage . We welcome students from all over the world with varied educational backgrounds. An introductory course presenting the business firm throughout the world as an integrative unit that uses information from various functional fields in decision making. Students will develop an understanding of the concepts used in international business, understand the political, social, cultural, and legal environment affecting international business and discover the career potential available in international business. This course serves as an introduction to the strategic management of multinational corporations.