Online Business Degrees

The choices for a Business Bachelor's degree can vary according to the focus of your chosen business career. Most online business degrees are best associated with general business careers and management positions. Before choosing the online business degree that coordinates best with a particular business career, it is best to determine the area of business in which you are most passionate. A bachelor's degree in business can be used as a general online business degree that will open many doors to various business career options. The key to earning a bachelor's degree in business is to find a specialized area of study for your specific business career choice. Some specialized areas of study for business careers may include but are not limited to the following: small business, e-business, finance, marketing, leadership, economics, international business, information technology, real estate, banking, human behavior, and administration. Overall, earning an online business degree (preferably with a specialized major and further business education) could lead you to a top management or executive position, if so desired.

For those considering online business schools in the hopes of pursuing a business career, the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, reports the job outlook for a business career as a top executive is expected to increase between 9 and 17 percent (this is considered "about as fast as average") through the year 2014. *Note - the "top executive" outlook is used in this context as a general example of a possible business career attainable with a bachelor's degree in business.

Online Bachelor Degrees in Business

  Ashford University Online
     Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management - Business

One of the best things about Ashford University’s Organizational Management program is the ability to customize your business degree to fit your professional and educational goals. Students with a background and/or interest in Business can transfer up to 12 credits of Business coursework into their Organizational Management concentration, resulting in a dynamic degree comprised of complementing areas. Students with a concentration in Business will acquire knowledge in leadership, teamwork and motivational skills as well as organizational skill development in communications, group behavior, decision-making, human resource management and ethics. The combination of Business and Organizational Management skills will prepare students for the ever-changing business landscape. In addition, Ashford University’s transfer policy will allow you to transfer in your Business credits to your online business degree no matter when you took them. The result is a dynamic business degree that allows you to keep the credit you have earned while adding courses that will improve your management skills and enhance your opportunity for promotion within your business career.

Ashford University is business school that is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

  Capella University Online
     Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business

Capella University's online bachelor's degree program in business offers a progressive curriculum designed to teach business fundamentals and higher level leadership skills.

Our online bachelor's degree program in Business will prepare you to meet today's challenges. Through relevant and practical curricula, you will gain knowledge and skills that make an immediate impact in your business career, even before you graduate. Earn your Bachelor of Science from an accredited online university preferred by 120 leading organizations.

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. They are also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

  Florida Metropolitan University Online
     B.S. Business

The Bachelor of Business degree is identical to the classroom versions of the Business program. Skills and knowledge acquired through the online degree program will mirror what is gained in the classroom and help you to be successful in any business career.

Business skills are essential in every industry and having a solid background will only improve the competitiveness of any person seeking employment or advancement in their business career. The online business degrees program starts with introductory courses in business enterprise, marketing, finance, and human resources, plus business law and advertising. With the demand for computer knowledge in the business world, students are also given experience in computer applications.

The online program is designed primarily for those who plan on business careers in a small business environment or for those in a mid-level management position in either private or public enterprise. This online program takes business administration one step further by introducing international business, business policy and strategy, business ethics, and market research. Heavy emphasis is placed on management.

Florida Metropolitan University is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

  Kaplan University Online
     Bachelor of Science in Business

This online business program is for students who are ready to advance their business career or explore new job opportunities in a variety of fields including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology. The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program will prepare you with the quantitative skills to help you meet your business career goals.

Graduates of this online business degree program will have the analytical skills to identify and solve complex business problems-a highly-valued skill in today's volatile job market. They will also have the ability to crunch the numbers and make effective decisions. This business degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of three emphasis areas: Accounting, Finance, or Management of Information Systems.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

  Kaplan University Online
     B.S. in Business/Business Security and Assurance

If you are ready to advance your business career or explore new job opportunities in a variety of fields including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology, the online Bachelor of Science in Business degree program will prepare you with the quantitative skills to help you meet your business career goals.

As a graduate of this online business degree program you will have the analytical skills to identify and solve complex business problems—a highly valued skill in today's volatile job market. You will also have the ability to crunch the numbers and make effective decisions. This degree can be further specialized by focusing on one of five emphasis areas: Accounting, Business Security and Assurance, Finance, Management of Information Systems, or Retail Management.

Business Security and Assurance Emphasis: Learn to address the broad spectrum of security and business continuity threats, including breaches in information security; accounting fraud; violations of municipal, state, and federal regulations; and destruction of physical premises or assets. The program focuses on operations management, logistics, risk management, disaster recovery, and information systems.

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

  Liberty University Online
     BS in Business

Whether you are a business professional looking to further your career and increase your marketability or an individual with a desire to enter the business world, earning your Bachelor of Science in Business will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your professional goals and succeed in your career.

Liberty University's® Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare students to serve as professionals in the modern business world, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Through this program, students will learn to internalize general business proficiencies required in today's workplace, demonstrating competence in synthesizing and evaluating knowledge of internal and external business operations. Courses will equip students to evaluate principles, policies, and strategies of marketing used to identify and satisfy customer desires. Students will also gain knowledge on how to successfully analyze financial considerations for businesses, including accounting and financial management.

The Bachelor of Science in Business serves as an excellent stepping stone toward earning either a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Science in Management, both of which are offered online through Liberty's Distance Learning Program.

Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

  Western International University Online
     BA in Business

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed for those of you who want to acquire a solid foundation in general business but have not yet decided in which area of business to specialize, or you wish to individualize your online business degree program. You have the option to combine general business studies with a distinctive and rigorous minor in a selected business discipline. Minor courses provide excellent preparation for further graduate study. You may choose 300- and 400-level courses (prerequisites must be met) in any discipline or combination of disciplines to fulfill 30 credits of major requirements. You may also elect to declare one minor as part of this program by concentrating 15 of the major credits in one discipline.

Western International University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).