Online Business Degrees in Business (General)

Online degree and certificate programs in business with specializations in business management, communication, marketing and sales, applied management, professional development, human resource management and more.

Online Business (General) Degree Programs

Once the Internet revolution began, modern business promised never to be the same again. Competition grew to global proportions as buyers and producers began connecting to one another from remote parts of the world. In today's business environment, securing a solid business degree or certificate can be critical for your long-term success.

Earn Your Business Degree Online

At the same time, it became easier than ever to gain access to new knowledge. Almost immediately, business degree and certificate programs online began to flourish. Online coursework allows you to complete courses at your own pace without the hassle of having to travel to a campus for classes. They are ideal for those with full-time jobs who are seeking career training to advance in their field.

Online universities offer associate's and bachelor's degrees in a number of general business areas, including management, economics and human resources. Coursework in these disciplines usually includes statistics, financial markets, accounting, e-commerce and business ethics as a foundation for general business knowledge. Some programs focus more on the hands-on dynamic of the business world and provide training in leadership and getting the most out of employees. Others are more technically oriented and teach quantitative analysis methods applicable to a variety of fields.

Find the Job that You Deserve

Business degrees are in high demand, and graduates of these programs may have an abundance of opportunities awaiting them. Some may go on to lucrative jobs in the financial industry, as market analysts or researchers at banks, venture capital firms or private equity companies. Others pursue careers in consulting, where they utilize their knowledge of business practices to optimize the operations of their client companies. There are also opportunities at traditional large businesses involved in manufacturing and marketing. A degree may help you gain an entry-level position, and the opportunity to work your way up the ladder. Some of those who earn business degrees even become independent entrepreneurs and realize their own vision of success in the business world.

Cashing in Your Hard-Earned Chips

Exact salary figures for the business world can be difficult to pin down because business is such a dynamic and widespread industry, although it is possible to find numbers for specific positions using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median yearly salary for a market research analyst was $60,300, in 2007. The BLS reports that junior consultants, had a median salary of $46,100 per year, and more advanced positions can pay much more than that. Both of these positions require bachelor's degrees. Opportunities for those with associate's degrees usually do not pay as well as these initially, but the program is shorter, allowing you to go after jobs sooner. Keep in mind that for self-starters and entrepreneurs who gain essential career training and use their skills to exploit burgeoning markets, earning potential is great.

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With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.

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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

DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211.

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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

DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211.

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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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Westwood College schools are accredited by either the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).


Westwood is also a candidate for accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association (http://www.ncahlc.org/).


The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of post-secondary institutions accreditations. To conduct a search of credentials by institution, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

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Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

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Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456. Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that the education you receive meets established standards of quality and will be recognized by employers and universities around the world.

Walden University?s M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Accreditation/

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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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Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). If you have questions about our accreditation, call 954.515.3296.
The HLC website is located at www.ncahlc.org.

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Take your career to new heights with Colorado Tech Online! Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students achieve success in business, management and technology careers. Learn more today.

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Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)

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