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Compare Top Online Business/Administration Program Schools

A comparison of leading online university business management and administration programs offering associate, bachelor, master's and doctorate degrees, with concentrations in areas such as accounting, marketing, organizational management, human resources, and other business disciplines.
DeVry University DeVry University Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Business Degree Programs Offered
1998 n/a Email, toll-free phone Bachelor (Business Administration, Technical Management), MBA, Master's (Accounting & Financial Management, HR Management, Project Management), Graduate Certificates (Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, HR Management, Project Management)
Accreditation Format School Features
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association asynchronous (email and threaded discussions), companion CD-ROMs, instructor lectures accessible via the Web online bookstore, online library, career placement assistance, advising, financial aid services
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DeVry University		 Worth knowing:
  • DeVry's outstanding career advising services -- which includes interviewing skills and resume preparation support -- are available to all students.
  • DeVry's online degree programs are built around an online "campus" that never sleeps. Students have access 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Strayer University Strayer University Online Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Business Degree Programs Offered
1997 none Email, toll-free phone (24/7) MBA, Master of Science in Professional Accounting, Executive Graduate Certificate (Professional Accounting, Business Administration), Bachelor of Science (Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, International Business), Associate of Arts (Accounting, Acquisition and Contract Management, Business Administration, Economics, Marketing), Diploma (Accounting, Acquisition and Contract Management), Undergraduate Certificate (Accounting, Business Administration)
Accreditation Format School Features
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education synchronous or asynchronous courses; streaming audio; online labs; simulations access to campus-based and online libraries; career development assistance; academic advising; tutoring; financial aid advising
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Strayer University Online		 Worth knowing:
  • Online students enjoy the flexibility of choosing between synchronized and independent online courses.
  • Strayer University Online prides itself on the size of its classrooms. Small classrooms encourage active sharing of ideas and experiences.

Walden University Walden University Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Business Degree Programs Offered
1995 20 Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor in Business Administration (Finance, HR Mgmt, Info Systems, Mgmt, Marketing), MBA (E-Business, Finance, Risk Management/Insurance, Global Business, Health Services, Human Resource Mgmt, Knowledge & Learning Mgmt, Marketing, Mgmt of Technology, Nonprofit Mgmt), PhD in Applied Management & Decision Sciences (Finance, Information Systems Mgmt, Knowledge Mgmt, Learning Mgmt, Leadership & Org. Change, Operations Research)
Accreditation Format School Features
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association asynchronous (threaded discussions) access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; financial services; online learning assistance; tutoring
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Walden University		 Worth knowing:
  • Founded in 1970, Walden University has provided higher education programs to professionals seeking a higher purpose.
  • Bachelor's degree programs can be completed in as few as 15-27 months. Master's programs can be finished in as little as 15-24 months. Most Ph.D. students earn their degree in 4.5 years or less.

University of Phoenix University of Phoenix Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Business Degree Programs Offered
1989 20 Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor of Science in Business (9 available concentrations); MBA (general + 7 available concentrations); Master of Management
Accreditation Format School Features
The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. asynchronous (similar to email); online labs; simulations; one-course-at-a-time for 5-6 weeks each access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; tutoring; financial aid office
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University of Phoenix		 Worth knowing:
  • An online college education at University of Phoenix qualifies for most employer reimbursement plans.
  • University of Phoenix students can complete 100% of their educational and administrative activities online (excluding doctoral residencies, nursing clinicals and internships, and student teaching in education programs).

University of Maryland University CollegeUniversity of Maryland University College Online Launch Date Classroom Size Limit Technical Help Business Degree Programs Offered
1996 30 Email, phone (24 hours) Bachelor of Science (Accounting, Business Administration, Global Business and Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Marketing), MBA, Global MBA
Accreditation Format School Features
University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools generally asynchronous (threaded discussion, email); synchronous (chatrooms) available access to campus-based and online libraries; academic advising; mentoring; career planning and placement assistance; financial aid office
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University of Maryland University College		 Worth knowing:
  • The Maryland Distance Learning Association honored UMUC as having the best distance education course.
  • UMUC won a Sloan Consortium Award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Asynchronous Learning Network Programming.