Online Business Degree Programs

Online graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business, management, sales, leadership, industry, project management, communications, hospitality, and more.

"A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts."
- Richard Branson

Online Business Degree Programs

Despite fluctuation in the economy, hiring in certain key business sectors remains largely unaffected. Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales continue to offer graduates with business degrees fruitful opportunity to get in on the ground floor and rise through the ranks. Career training in the business field may just be the safest educational bet heading into a new decade.

Available Business Degrees and Career Options

Business degrees are conferred at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. With some exceptions, business degrees range from general to specific as you continue up the academic ladder. While many organizations prefer candidates with a bachelor's degree for entry-level employment, advanced degrees are favored for managerial and strategic positions. Professionals with PhDs typically move into research or teaching capacities.

Popular industries that offer employment opportunities to business graduates include the professional, scientific, and technical service industries, as well as wholesale trade. Consulting is another hot career track for business professionals and offers the possibility for freelancing and self-employment. Those professionals with business technology experience are particularly valuable as they help companies navigate the media divide.

Employment Outlook and Potential Salary

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers held about 583,000 jobs in 2006. The largest cross section of these business professionals was sales managers, outnumbering marketing managers almost 3 to 1. Employment of advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers is projected to grow by 12 percent over the decade through 2016; that's about as fast as the national average for all occupations.

With respect to potential salary, median annual earnings in 2007 were $91,100 for advertising and promotions managers, $113,400 for marketing managers, $106,790 for sales managers and $97,170 for public relations managers. Due to their uniqueness and dynamic value, those with career training in business technology typically earned more than graduates with only a business degree.

Typical Business Degree Coursework and Online Study Options

Business degree coursework varies widely with each specialty. Most programs begin with standard instruction in mathematics, natural sciences, and civics in the first two years. As you progress towards graduation, courses are offered in micro and macro economics, finance, small business and entrepreneurship, and international business. Hands-on internships with industry-leading companies are not uncommon for upper classmen.

Education online is particularly suited for students with personal and professional obligations who want to complete their degree requirements. What's more, convenient class schedules and a network of online support can mean earning your degree quicker than the traditional campus route. Add the rich technological component inherent in online study programs for a method of learning that is contemporary and applicable.

Online Degrees in Accounting & Finance

Online degree programs in accounting and finance from accredited universities and colleges:
Online Master's Degree, Bachelor and Associate Degrees, and Online Certificate Programs.
Business Finance, Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Insurance and more.
Income Tax Planning, Estate Planning, Investment Planning, and more.
Tax Investigations, Economic Crime Investigations, Specialized Audits, and more.
Taxation, Estate Planning, International Taxation and more.

Online Degrees in Business

Online degree programs in business, e-commerce and global business from accredited universities and colleges:
Associate, Bachelor and Doctorate Online Programs.
Electronic Business Systems and Technologies, e-commerce Project Management, and more.
Online Bachelor and Diploma Programs, and more.
Global Business, International Management, and more.

Online Degrees in Leadership & Management

Online degree programs in leadership and management from accredited universities and colleges:
Undergraduate and graduate degrees in Applied Management.
Certificate, Bachelor and Graduate Online Degrees.
Certificate, Bachelor and Graduate Online Degrees.
Associate, Bachelor and Graduate Online Degree Programs.
Online Certificate and Graduate Degree Programs.
Certificate, Bachelor and Graduate Online Programs.
Online Certificate, Bachelor and Master's Degree Programs.

Online Degrees in Communications, Relations, Marketing & Sales

Online degree programs in sales and marketing from accredited universities and colleges:
Collective Bargaining, Labor Relations, Compensation Management, and more.
Online Certificate, Bachelor and Master's Degree Programs.
Online Degree Programs in Marketing Management.
Market Research, Consumer Behavior, and more.
Undergraduate and graduate degree programs in public relations.

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Courses and degree programs at University of Phoenix Online are available entirely online. The University of Phoenix Online is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

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DeVry University provides the flexibility you need to complete your degree whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.

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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. Certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060

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A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.

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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. Certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060

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Earn your associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College. Our extensive programs are offered 100% online, so you can launch the career of your choice from the comfort of your own home.

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Virginia College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Westwood College isn't your typical institution of higher learning. With our career-focused education, students can earn a bachelor's degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months. Career-focused means students are immersed in career-related courses starting in their first term.* And with day, night and online schedules**, we can accommodate almost any lifestyle.

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Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

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