The official page for the Department of Marketing in the College of Business at UA
Students in the Department of Marketing at The University of Akron College of Business can major or minor in three areas: Marketing, Sales Management, and International Business.
06/25/2026
Wishing the best of luck to Autumn Molnar, our Department of Marketing student assistant and Marketing minor, as she spends her summer interning with Lincoln Electric!
We’re incredibly proud to see our students gaining real-world experience with outstanding organizations and putting their classroom knowledge into action. Have an amazing summer, Autumn—we can’t wait to hear about all you’ve accomplished! 💙🦘💛
Jacob, marketing student (now a graduate) sat down with accomplished sales professional and proud alum Dan McCoy. 🎙️
This is just a teaser—watch the full episode on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/5V4LYE8Hp7M?is=0HB2UaS-JBNsOaRh
A huge thank you to Dan for investing in our students and helping create meaningful experiences that make a difference.
Go Zips! 💙💛
05/06/2026
It really does take a village. 🦘 Jacob is just one credit away from graduating, and thanks to the guidance of Dr. Vanja Djuric-Zoric, he’s wrapping it up with a podcast project featuring inspiring business leaders.
Huge thanks to Dan McCoy, an accomplished business sales professional and a proud University of Akron alum—for giving his time to support our students and help Jacob cross the finish line. As a student-athlete, creating a flexible, meaningful experience made all the difference.
Clips coming soon! 🎙️
Go Zips! 💙💛
05/06/2026
Thank you Diamond Deli for hosting us for our end of year student assistants lunch!
This year was incredible and we are so thankful for the entire team who make everything possible.
Enjoy your summer Zips and we can't wait to have you back on campus!💙💛🦘
04/30/2026
🔥 Fireside Chat Recap
What a night.
Current and prospective students had the opportunity to hear from Bill Fritsch (Former Director of Creative Services at Disney) and Jeff Flowers (CEO of Swensons) as they shared real insights on leadership, creativity, and building unforgettable brands.
From storytelling and design to scaling businesses and creating customer experiences, this was a conversation packed with value — and even better, real-world perspective.
Big thank you to our speakers for taking the time to give back and invest in our students.
04/14/2026
🔥 Fireside Chat + Swensons Burgers
Two incredible speakers. One powerful night.
Join us as Jeff Flowers (CEO of Swensons) and Bill Fritsch (Former Director of Creative Services at Disney) share real insight on leadership, brand building, and creating unforgettable customer experiences.
📅 Tuesday, April 21
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Polsky 549
🍔 Swensons provided
This is your chance to hear from leaders who have built and scaled brands at the highest level.
🔗 Register here: https://akron.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3t9lhvTsuh4gfKm