By its establishment, the School of Professional Development reflects the emphasis of the University i.e. “technology for self-reliance”. This however, will be done to accommodate both the usual courses expected in a business school as well as in a multi-disciplinary and specialised University of such nature. Therefore, FUTA-SPD is hinged on developing and building on a good foundation required for the training and development of different professionals operating in businesses and other areas.

Specifically, the fusion of science and technology to the basic teachings in the FUTA-SPD gives it an edge over others within and outside Nigeria. The target group for the programmes offered by the School are basically practising professionals at all levels in both the private and public sectors who are desirious of climbing their career ladders smoothly and successfully. Our doors are therefore wide opened for government parastatals and recognised bodies to partner with us in this aspect.

The FUTA School of Professional Development (FUTA-SPD) is a multi-disciplinary Business School approved by the Senate of the Federal University of Technology Akure to conduct executive trainings and career-enhancing education leading to the award of proficiency and professional certificates. By its establishment, the FUTA-SPD is expected to enhance the University's efforts in the technological training and innovative development of professionals in all fields of human endeavour.

The FUTA-SPD operates uniquely in a comparatively high standard to a conventional business school model by offering skill development and leadership management training courses along all professional lines and areas of specialisations with greater emphasis on contemporary societal needs, innovation and modern technology application. At FUTA-SPD, participants from a wide variety of backgrounds are offered programmes of choice in line with their current professional engagements in the corporate world. Participants also have the unique opportunity to undergo varied online and offline knowledge-sharing studies targeted at enhancing their corporate experience and career development.