50 Best Online Business Degrees for 2017

Carnegie Mellon University is always near the top of any ranking, and this one is no different. It is home to the Tepper School of Business, which is where the school’s most online popular program, the Master of Business Administration, can be found. This small business school is currently ranked in the top 15 by U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review, and the Financial Times. The university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The M.B.A. program is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

Tepper’s M.B.A. program is different for a variety of reasons, but it’s perhaps best known for its variety of concentrations and tracks. This is different from any other program on this list, because Tepper is the only school to offer both online tracks and concentrations in the same degree.

Concentrations and tracks differ in that concentrations are a group of electives in a specific field, while tracks can influence a student’s M.B.A. degree map because it changes the requirements and capstone projects depending on the field chosen. While at least one concentration is required, most students choose to pursue at least two, or do a specialized track.

It is important to remember that this degree, which requires a minimum of 42 credit hours for graduation, is a hybrid program. This means that some required courses or an internship needs to take place in or around the campus. Generally, the on-campus residencies are two days and must be completed six times a year. Also, not all tracks and concentrations are available online, so students must speak with an advisor prior to applying to ensure the online business courses and concentrations they need are supported online.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Technologies
• Operations Research
• Marketing

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has long been considered one of the country’s Public Ivies owing to its reputation for high academic standards and excellent curriculum requirements. However, the university is also known for being the home to the top-ranked M.B.A. online program, which is housed at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. UNC is regionally accredited by the SACS COC. The [email protected] is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at UNC is comprehensive, with students needing to successfully complete 66 total credit hours prior to graduation. This degree focuses on foundational business skills, not just concepts and theory, ensuring that students not only understand that changing business trends but also how to adapt to them. This degree also requires students to take Cross-University courses, meaning that students can take other online courses from accredited universities that UNC has a partnership with.

The program also comes with eight separate specializations, most of which are rare and can’t be found at any other school. From Corporate Finance to Data Analytics and Decision Making, these specializations will prepare students to become business professionals in the fastest-growing fields in the business world.

Another unique feature of the [email protected] program is the fact that all of courses were designed and taught by the world-renown Kenan-Flagler faculty that teach the courses. These are also the same instructors that teach the courses online, as they all are certified online instructors. Along with the expansive alumni network and the fact that M.B.A. graduates can take postgraduate courses for reduced tuition, UNC is one of the best places for any student who is interested in a graduate business degree.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Corporate Finance
• Data Analytics and Decision Making
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Management Consulting

Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics is known for its high standards in terms of its curriculum, its faculty, and its online services, so its no surprise that the school has made this list. This university offers a Flex Master of Business Administration program for all students. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The business program also holds independent accreditation from the AACSB International.

The Flex M.B.A. program from Lehigh requires 36 total credit hours for completion and comes with five concentrations. Some of these concentrations do require residencies, and its up to the students to ensure that they understand these requirements prior to applying to the program. The best way to confirm residency requirements is to speak with an admission advisor as soon as possible.

This university differs from all the rest on the list in that it provides both live and asynchronous learning opportunities for students in every single course. Students can choose to meet with faculty on specific days and times to participate in class live, or they can download the lecture later and participate through forums and study groups. This is the only program on the list that has this feature, and working professionals will find that this truly is the most flexible program for a graduate business degree.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Project Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Finance

Drexel University Online is often one of the first universities students think of when searching for a business degree online that is both affordable and flexible. This school confers the online Master of Business Administration Flex, a program designed for working professionals. This university holds regional accreditation from the MSCHE. The program itself is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at Drexel is a part-time program that takes just over three years to complete. The program has the same standards, curriculum, and even faculty that the on-campus program boasts, leading it to be named one of the top 15 online graduate business programs in the world by the Financial Times.

This degree also comes with five concentrations. These concentrations were chosen because companies are interested in graduates with specialized knowledge in these areas. Drexel has even gone so far as to poll over 2,500 companies to ensure that not only are the concentrations covering the information students need to know, but that the core curriculum is up-to-date and useful as well.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Entrepreneurship
• Business Analytics
• Health Care
• Marketing
• Finance

Quinnipiac University’s School of Business is proud to be one of the most respected online institutions for business education. This school confers the Bachelor of Business Administration as well as the in-demand Master of Business Administration, both of which are available 100 percent online. The university is regionally accredited by the NEASC. The online business programs are further accredited by the AACSB International.

The B.B.A. at Quinnipiac was designed to fit every student’s needs. Freshmen and transfer students can both apply for the program, and transfer students have the added option to transfer in a total of 76 credit hours from another regionally accredited institution. The program requires a total of 121 credit hours for graduation and can be completed within four years with full-time online study.

The M.B.A. program recently underwent a renovation and has since become one of the most sought-after programs in the country. Students can complete the 46 total credit hours needed for graduation 100 percent online and with full-time or part-time study. This degree also comes with three specific tracks that can lead to certification if a student chooses to fulfill those requirements.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Chartered Financial Analyst Track
• Supply Chain Management Track
• Health Care Management Track
• International Business
• Entrepreneurship

Northeastern University is home to the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. It is here where students can find the Master of Business Administration, which is currently nationally ranked in the top five by the Financial Times. Northeastern University is regionally accredited by the NEASC. The D’Amore-McKim School holds further accreditation by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at D’Amore-McKim requires a total of 50 credit hours and is divided into two sections. The first is the Core Curriculum, which lays out the required coursework for every graduate, no matter what concentration they take. This includes foundational business knowledge, critical thinking and communication skills, and more.

The second segment is the concentration that a student chooses. This school offers eight concentrations in fields that are currently looking for students who hold specialized education. These include Health Care Management, Finance, Marketing, and more.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• High Technology Management
• Innovation Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
• International Management
• Sustainability

Pennsylvania State University is often regarded as one of the best online schools in the world. World Campus, which the online portal at PSU is known, holds a broad spectrum of degrees, including the Bachelor of Science in Business. This program has been nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE.

The online B.S.B. is the only one of its kind on this list, but it is a great degree for a student who wants to get a foundational degree in business alongside a specialization. The school currently offers five specialization options, each of which can stand alone on a resume and result in a student becoming an in-demand candidate in the world of business.

This degree is for all students, regardless of their background. There are 120 total credits required for this degree, including 18 credit hours from one specialization. This is a theory-to-practice based degree, meaning students start off learning concepts and skills that they then put into practice as they advance in their studies.

Penn State online courses are all taught asynchronously, meaning students can choose their own study schedule. By getting a degree from Penn State, students are guaranteeing that they will be among the elite Public Ivy online students who will become in-demand in the business world.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Accounting
• Management and Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Services
• Individualized

LeTourneau University has one of the largest online suite of business undergraduate and graduate degrees available. A student can move seamlessly between the Bachelor of Business Administration into the Master of Business Administration, all without ever having to visit the campus. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.

This university confers three undergraduate and four graduate degrees, all online. Many of these programs come with concentrations and specializations, making LETU a great choice for a student who has already specialized in a business field. Requirements may vary for degrees, so its best for a student to learn more by visiting the school’s website to check the requirements for the degree.

LETU is dedicated to online learning. The school hosts a suit of online-only resources for their students, including career services, advising, tutoring, and technical support. There are even online Academic Advisors that focus on the online portal, ensuring that working professionals always know where to turn to when needing advice.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management Concentration
• Bachelor of Business Management, Nonprofit Management
• Master of Business Administration
• Professional Master of Business Administration

The University of Florida is one of the top-ranked institutions for students interested in an online business management degree. This school confers both an undergraduate and a graduate degree in general business, both of which can be completed entirely online. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC. The Warrington College of Business and the Hough Graduate School of Business, where these degrees are found, are independently accredited by the AACSB International. The schools are members of the EFMD and the GMAC.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration is a general business degree. It can be completed by both freshmen and transfer students and consists of 120 total credit hours. This degree does not come with specializations and instead focuses on a student’s professional development as a businessperson.

The UF M.B.A. program has been conferred online since 1999 and is one of the most prestigious programs in the nation. It requires 36 credit hours for completion and can be completed in two years. There is also an accelerated degree program for students who have recently graduate with a bachelor’s degree, and this option takes just one year to complete.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, General Business
• Master of Business Administration, General Business

The University of Georgia offers students the ability to get an undergraduate business management degree online. The Bachelor of Business Administration was designed specifically for working professionals in mind. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC. The Terry College of Business, where this degree is housed, is further accredited by the AACSB International.

The B.B.A. at UGA is a completion program. This means that students are required to have successfully completed at least 60 credit hours of acceptable course work from a regionally accredited university. The school requires a total of 120 credit hours in order to confer the degree, and 45 of those credit hours must be completed at the school.

This is a fully online program and courses are delivered asynchronously. Students will also be organized into cohorts, with each cohort taking two courses at a time during each eight-week term. These courses are in a sequenced format, ensuring that students can complete their degree on time and with the right knowledge and skills.

Syracuse University is well known for the Whitman School of Management. This is a top-ranked business school that pursues a comprehensive curriculum for all of its students. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE.

The [email protected], this program’s name, comes with six specializations, including accounting and finance. These specializations are perfect for professionals who are already working in a specific field and would like a degree that reflects that expertise. This specialization is included in the 54 credit hours that the program requires.

The M.B.A. program at Syracuse is an incredible opportunity for working professionals, especially when it comes to its residency requirements. Students must attend three residencies, each lasting three days, but it’s where these residencies happen that is so interesting: Each residency takes place in a different U.S. city or internationally, allowing students to network and view other regions, all while earning credit towards their degree.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analytics
• Marketing Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst is one of the most amazing schools for online undergraduate business education. This school confers two undergraduate degrees completely online, ensuring that any student who needs a business degree can earn one, even while working full-time. This university is regionally accredited by the NEASC.

UMass Amherst offers the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor in Business Administration through the Isenberg School of Management. Both degrees are fully online, allowing students to choose their own study schedule while enjoying life. The degrees also come with six majors, ensuring that students will be able to find a specialization that fits their needs.

These degrees are both completion pathways, meaning a student must already have at least 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution prior to applying for the programs. While the requirements for each degrees varies based on the major, both degrees require at least 120 total credit hours for completion.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Accounting
• Operations & Information Management
• Marketing
• Management

Pepperdine University and the Graziadio School of Business and Management know how important it is for students to be able to finish their undergraduate studies. That’s why the school currently offers a completion program for the Bachelor of Science in Management. This university is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC.

As the B.S.M. program at Pepperdine is a completion degree, students will be required to hold either an associate’s degree in business or have completed at least 60 credit hours of coursework from a regionally accredited university. The total credit hours required for this program total 120, and students are expected to meet this requirement within two years of part-time study in the program.

The online B.S.M. experience at Pepperdine is different from many other online colleges. This school teaches the degree in a cohort model, allowing students to get to know each other as they move through the program. All courses are taught in asynchronous format, and students have the freedom to learn how and when they choose.

The University of Utah is home to the David Eccles School of Business. It is here that students will be able to find a graduate online business administration degree. This university is regionally accredited by the NWCCU. The M.B.A. online program holds independent accreditation by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at Eccles was designed for working professionals who need an online degree program. This degree requires 48 credit hours for completion, with courses running concurrently in five and ten-week terms. This enables students to continue their studies on a part-time basis while working full-time.

Although this degree is earned online, students will also have a three-day on-campus residency to fulfill, and this generally takes place at the beginning of a school’s time at Eccles. There are no other on-campus residencies required. Students also do not have access to named concentrations, however the final year of study is made up of mostly elective courses that allow a student to study certain fields in depth.

The University of Iowa is home to the Tippie College of Business and its online programs. This school confers the Bachelor of Business Administration 100 percent online. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

The B.B.A. at Tippie comes with a Management Major and an Entrepreneurial Management Track. The program requires 120 semester hours for completion, including the Business Core and the Management Major Core.

This degree does require an internship, a case study, or a practicum, and these cannot be completed online. Most of the time, the school will work with a student to help them meet all the requirements in their community. Students are encouraged to speak early with an admissions advisor about these requirements.

North Carolina State University is the home to the Poole College of Management as well as the renown Jenkins M.B.A. program. This is a professional online degree that enables students to get a world-class education from a top-ranked school. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.

This M.B.A. program does require residencies, so it is not a fully online program. Students must attend two three-day residencies at the Raleigh campus throughout their time at the school. There is also an optional International Residency, which is a week-long immersion trip in the spring and summer semesters that is useful for international business students.

This program, although comprehensive and intensive, can be completed within 21 months. This is because this is a professional M.B.A., and students who earn this degree are interested in moving up to leadership positions as soon as possible. However, it is possible to take this degree part-time, and the school allows up to six years in order to complete the program.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Biosciences Management
• Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization
• Marketing Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Innovation Management

George Washington University is one of the top online business schools in the country. This university offers no less than four separate business degrees at the graduate level, including the in-demand Master of Business Administration. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE.

GWU offers three separate master’s degrees in management and administration topics that are field-specific. While the requirements of these degrees vary, they are all available 100 percent online with an optional on-campus residency offered. Students are encouraged to learn more about the specific programs by visiting the school’s online portal.

The most popular degree at this university is the M.B.A. program. Nestled deep in the heart of the nation’s capital, students who obtain this degree are given every opportunity to immerse themselves in the business side of Washington, D.C. through an optional four-day residency.

This degree requires 27 credit hours and normally takes three years to complete. Other residencies may be required, depending on a student’s concentration and pre-requisites.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Project Management
• Master of Science in Tourism Administration
• Master of Science in Information Systems Technology

Clarkson University is known for evolving its online offerings. While the selection is still small, students can find a hybrid Master of Business Administration degree at the school’s online portal. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE.

This program is considered a hybrid program, but working professionals will find that there is only one campus residency. This is an orientation two-day workshop that takes place at the school’s Potsdam campus, and it is generally done prior to a student beginning work on the degree.

The M.B.A. program itself is fully online, with eight courses taking up the required 24 core credit hours needed in order to finish the degree. Electives make up the remaining 12 credit hours, and these can be used to tailor a student’s degree to their interests. It is important to note that concentrations are not available for the online M.B.A. program at this time.

Marist College has a reputation for being one of the best online business schools in the country. This school offers students the chance to continue their education from a respected institution, all while working on their career. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. The Master of Business Administration program holds special accreditation by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at Marist comes with some interesting concentrations that focus on leadership and administration. The school confers the degree with a general option as well for students who aren’t sure what field they would like to specialized in.

This program requires 36 credit hours in order for a student to graduate. The courses are all offered in asynchronous format, with only a few specific dates listed as mandatory attendance; therefore, this degree is very much self-directed and requires discipline and intent on the student’s part. This program is fully online and can be completed in as little as two years, although the school allows students to take up to seven years with continuous part-time enrollment to finish the degree.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Ethical Leadership
• Health Care Administration
• Financial Management

Norwich University knows that online education is sometimes the only way a working professional can meet their educational goals. That’s why this school has decided to confer the Master of Business Administration entirely online. This university is regionally accredited by the NEASC.

The M.B.A. program at Norwich can be earned either as a general degree or as a concentrated degree. Students will have the option to choose from six different concentrations, which will attract employers in that field when posted on a student’s resume.

This degree has a requirement of 36 credit hours and a one-week campus residency plus graduation at the school in June. The school offers four start dates per year, and courses run in 11-week terms. Students will have no other on-campus residency requirements other than the one listed above, and courses are taught in an asynchronous format.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Project Management
• Energy Management
• Construction Management
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Arizona State University confers online business offerings through the W.P. Carey School of Business. These graduate degrees include the Master of Business Administration as well as dual degrees, all of which can be earned online. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

The M.B.A. program at Arizona State University was designed to give working professionals access to the school’s renown on-campus program. The degree requires 24 credit hours for completion and is taught in a sequenced format. With two start dates a year and asynchronous courses, this degree will fit in any student’s life.

Carey doesn’t stop at offering the M.B.A. online, however. The school knows that many of its students would like to earn concurrent degrees. That’s why this school has partnered with the College of Law and the Schools of Engineering to combine two graduate degrees together. Although these degrees are online, there may be some on-campus residency requirements, so students are encouraged to speak with an enrollment counselor to learn more.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• M.B.A. and a Master of Legal Studies
• M.B.A. and a M.S.E. in Electrical Engineering
• M.B.A. and a M.S. in Industrial Engineering
• Master of Business Administration

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is no stranger to online degrees. This university confers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration. Rutgers holds regional accreditation by the MSCHE. Its online business programs are specially accredited by the AACSB International.

The school confers the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, an online business degree that is perfect for undergraduates. This program requires 120 credit hours of coursework and focuses on the concepts and critical skills every professional needs in the business world. This degree is available 100 percent online.

Rutgers also confers the Master of Business Administration. This degree comes with five different concentrations and is a great fit for students who want to specialize their degree. It requires 36 credit hours of course work and can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis year-round. This degree is also available wholly online.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Entrepreneurship
• International Business and Operations
• Management
• Finance
• Marketing

The University of Illinois at Chicago has one of the best online business degree programs at the undergraduate level. This school is perfect for working students who have completed some college work and would like to complete the remainder of their degree online. This university holds regional accreditation by the NCACS THLC and holds independent accreditation by the AACSB International for its business offerings.

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree that is conferred at UIC is a completion program. This means that students will only be eligible to apply for the program if they have already successfully completed 60 credit hours at another regionally accredited university.

The B.B.A. program requires 61 credit hours and is a general degree. There are no concentrations, but students will be able to take electives in subjects that interest them. This is a fully online program that has no on-campus residency requirements at any time.

St. Joseph’s University is known for its online business offerings, including the Master of Business Administration. It is conferred by the Haub School of Business, located at the university, and this program is consistently ranked in the top 15 best M.B.A. programs in the nation by the Princeton Review and the Aspen Institute. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE and Haub is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at Haub requires 33 credit hours for completion. Students will be offered the chance to choose from ten different major to create a degree program that suits their needs. There is never any need to visit the campus, and all courses are taught in asynchronous format.

Haub also confers the Bachelor of Business Administration online. This is a degree that requires 120 credit hours for completion and is a general business degree. It acts as a foundational degree for further study at the graduate level once the student has graduated. Like the M.B.A. program, the B.B.A. program does not require any on-campus residencies.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Finance
• Marketing
• International Business
• Health and Medical Services
• Data Intelligence

Oregon State University’s ECampus is one of the cheapest online colleges for students who are ready to take the leap and receive their Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Students will be able to complete a wholly online program that is not even available on campus. This school is regionally accredited by the WASC SCUC. The Corvallis B.S.B.A. and B.A.B.A. programs are independently accredited by the AACSB International.

These undergraduate business programs are both general option degrees, something that the Corvallis College of Business does not confer online. The degrees are meant for students who are ready to move into the business profession and who do not know what, if any, specialization would meet their needs.

Both degrees require a total of 180 quarter credit hours for graduation. These can be earned through completing the school’s Core Curriculum and online business courses, which include professional development, marketing, and legal and ethical business solutions and standards. Electives are also available, but will not constitute a specialization.

Creighton University is home to the Heider College of Business, where the school’s online Master of Business Administration can be found. This highly-ranked program is one of the best in the nation and carries independent accreditation by the AACSB International. The school itself is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

Heider has an incredibly simple approach to the M.B.A. program’s requirements. Students can take one course at a time in 11-week terms, allowing them to finish in just over two years. Graduates who would like to move quicker can opt to take more than one course per term and can finish in as little as one year. By parceling out courses in 11-week terms rather than the traditional 16-week academic term, the school is accelerating the online coursework for working students.

This program requires 33 credit hours for completion. There are concentrations available as well, however students will find that some concentrations may require an internship. These internships can be completed in the student’s community, but it is strongly encouraged that a student speak with an advisor about this requirement prior to enrolling.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Investments
• Information Technology Management
• Accounting
• Leadership

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln offers an online business management degree for ambitious and hardworking students. The school’s Master of Business Administration is one of the top-ranked programs in the nation and has been ranked by U.S. News and World Report and The Financial Times. This school is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The M.B.A. program is further accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. program at UNL comes with five concentrations to choose from. These specializations reflect the current need in the business world for graduates who have in-depth knowledge. By taking on these concentrations, students are adding the possibility of a leadership position in an emerging and evolving field.

This degree requires 48 credit hours for completion. The first year serves as a foundational recap of business concepts and reinforces god business skills. The second year of the program focuses more on a student’s interests and more advanced concepts of leadership and administration. The M.B.A., which is a fully online program, typically takes between two to four years to complete.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Business Analytics
• Supply Chain Management
• International Business
• Finance
• Marketing

The College of Business at the University of Michigan at Dearborn confers the Master of Business Administration to working professionals through its online portal. This degree was created for students from all educational backgrounds and careers. The university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

Like many online colleges, this program requires no campus residency and can be completed entirely on a student’s own schedule. Students can also choose whether they attend college on a full-time or part-time basis and can even transfer some credits to help with the course load.

This online business administration degree can take anywhere between 36 to 48 credit hours for completion, depending on if a student has chosen to take on a concentration within the degree. It is important to note that not all concentrations listed are available online, so students are encouraged to speak with an advisor prior to applying for a concentration.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• International Business
• Management Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management

Arkansas State University offers all of its online business degrees through the College of Business. It is one of the many online business schools that confers the Master of Business Administration to busy students. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The online M.B.A. program is separately accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. at Arkansas State is a professional degree that is conferred entirely online. These courses are delivered asynchronously, allowing students to make their own study schedule and giving them flexibility as work conflicts arise.

This degree requires between 33 and 39 credit hours for completion. Students who choose to pursue one of the five concentrations that Arkansas State offers will be required to complete a minimum of 39 credit hours and will find that the concentration will be a nice addition to their degree.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Finance
• Healthcare Administration
• Management Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• International Business

The Carson College of Business at Washington State University is one of the best online business schools in the country. It is also one of the only business schools to be nationally ranked in the top 15 by both The Princeton Review and U.S. News and World Report. This university holds regional accreditation by the NWCCU. The program also holds regional accreditation by the AACSB International.

This is an incredible M.B.A. program for any student for many reasons. Students do not have to include a GMAT score in order to apply for the program and can choose between a general M.B.A.or four different concentrations. It’s also possible to graduate in less than 29 months, though students can opt to take longer in order to meet all the requirements.

Carson requires at least 36 credit hours of coursework for graduation. However, if a student does not have a business background, they may need to complete an additional 16 hours of pre-requisite coursework. This degree is 100 percent online, and there are no campus residency requirements at any time.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Finance
• Hospitality Business Management
• International Business
• Marketing

Rochester Institute of Technology offers an online business degree for professionals. The Executive Master of Business Administration is delivered 100 percent online for working students with work experience in the field. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE. Its business programs are also accredited by the AACSB International.

The Saunders College of Business is where this degree can be found. The E.M.B.A. program was designed specifically for students who are already business professionals who would like to earn a graduate degree in order to move into a leadership position. This program requires 49 credit hours, and it can be earned in just over one year of full-time study.

The E.M.B.A. from Saunders is an intensive experience and is not for casual working students. The program requires at least one international immersion experience plus time for a consulting project with a real-world company. While the demands of this program can be taxing, it is definitely worth it for ambitious graduates.

Temple University is home to one of the best undergraduate business schools in the country. The Fox School of Business confers the online Bachelor of Business Administration. This university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE and the online B.B.A. program is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

As with all other bachelor programs, this degree requires 120 total credit hours for completion. This is made up of the Core Curriculum and the major curriculum. The B.B.A. offers six majors, allowing students to step into specialization within their undergraduate degree.

This undergraduate program is nationally ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News and World Report and has an assortment of features that will fit any student’s needs. From choosing how long the degree will take to choosing a concentration, this asynchronous, 100 percent online program is perfect for any student ready to begin their business career.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Accounting
• Business Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resource Management

Brenau University is one of the best online business schools in the country. It is here that students can receive a Master of Business Administration, a degree that will help every ambitious student move up the career ladder. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.

Brenau confers the Master of Business Administration both as a generalized degree and as a degree with concentrations. Once students graduate from the 45 credit hour program, they will receive the graduate degree as well as a certificate in whatever specialization they have chosen.

As with all other Brenau offerings, every single course is taught by faculty that have successfully completed a four-week course in the art of online education. The fact that the faculty must be certified in order to teach online courses is just one of the reasons why this is a great school for working students.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration in Accounting
• Master of Business Administration in Insurance Management
• Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
• Master of Business Administration in Project Management

The University of Wisconsin is one of the top online business schools for students. This university offers an online Master of Business Administration that will fit nearly every student, and it is all conferred online. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The program itself is independently accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A. is a 30 credit hour program that focuses on building the critical skills that prepare a student to become a leader in business. Students will have 13 credits of electives in order for them to specialize in a specific field; however, it is important to remember that concentrations are not acknowledged by the university and will not show up on a degree.

This program can be found at the University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium, a partnership between four Wisconsin universities to pool its resources together and provide a top-ranked MBA program for all students. It is an innovative program completed with faculty certified in online teaching as well as a strong academic foundation for any working professional.

The University of Cincinnati confers its online business management degree online. This school has a Master of Business Administration degree that was created for ambitious working professionals who do not have time to go to school every day. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The program is further accredited by the AACSB International.

This is a top-ranked online program that incorporates no less than seven concentrations. Students can choose from the ever-evolving lists of concentrations, which includes taxation and marketing, to specialize their field of education. This school requires 38 credit hours for completion. Non-business majors may have to undergo an addition 10 credit hours to fulfill all the necessary requirements for the program.

As an advanced degree in business, the M.B.A. program serves to build on the foundation of educational and work experience of a student to help prepare them for a leadership position in the field. Lindner College of Business, where this degree is housed, provides this type of education in less than two years time, all online.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration with a Health Care Finance Concentration
• Master of Business Administration with a Marketing Concentration
• Master of Business Administration with a Corporate Taxation Concentration
• Master of Business Administration with a Health Care Operations Concentration
• Master of Business Administration with a Health Care Administration Concentration

Baylor University is one of the best schools in the South, and it’s popular among students for its online programs. This school confers the Master of Business Administration online, a program designed for busy students. This school is regionally accredited by the SACS COC. The program is also independently accredited by the AACSB International.

This program is open to all students, regardless of their undergraduate education. However, students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business may be required to take pre-requisite courses, which will add to the total number of required credit hours, which is generally around 48 credit hours.

This is a general business degree and does not come with any concentrations. However, it is also an accelerated degree that can be completed in as little as one year and boasts a 96 percent employment rate within three months after graduation. Courses are taught in asynchronous format, allowing working students to continue their lives while improving their education.

Auburn University has consistently been named to the top of online graduate business rankings for years, owing to the fact that the school excels in online education. This is true for the school’s Master of Business Administration program, which is available 100 percent online. Auburn is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.

The M.B.A. online program is housed at the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. This program requires 36 credit hours of coursework and can be completed in as little as two and a half years. While there are no specific specializations, this program does allow students to take four electives that meet their interests.

Harbert offers all of its programs synchronously, with all lectures available for download after the fact. Working professionals will find that the program can easily fit into their schedule, freeing them up to focus on their career and studying when it is most convenient for them.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Business Administration and Finance Dual Degree
• Master of Science in Business Administration and Management Information Systems Dual Degree
• Master of Science in Business Administration and Industrial and Systems Engineering Dual Degree

Oklahoma State University has a variety of online courses available through the Spears School of Business. The school confers a wide selection of online programs, including a B.S.B.A. and a Master of Business Administration. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC, and the business programs hold independent accreditation by the AACSB International.

At the undergraduate level, the school confers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with the option to either follow a general degree plan or focus on Management as a major. This is a completion degree and requires that students have an associate’s degree in order to be eligible for the program. The student will be expected to complete the remaining 60 credit hours of the bachelor’s degree at OSU, all of which can be conferred online.

At the graduate level, the school offers both the M.B.A. as well as the Master of Science in four business-related fields. While the requirements for all of these degrees are different, they all have the ability to be completed online. There are never any campus residency requirements for this school.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Concentration
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Master of Science in Management Information Systems

The University of Wisconsin at Whitewater one of the premier online colleges for business majors. This school confers both an undergraduate and a graduate degree for working professionals. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The online programs housed at the College of Business and Economics are independently accredited by the AACSB International.

UWW offers students the chance to get a Bachelor of Business Administration entirely online. This degree comes as a general degree, or could be specialized with a marketing major. This program features instruction by the same faculty who teaches these subjects online and have received online teaching training as well as textbook rentals.

The school also offers an online Master of Business Administration. This degree is for working professionals with an undergraduate degree who are ready for advanced study in the realm of business. This degree requires 36 credit hours, including an emphasis. Students will have 10 emphases to choose from, including finance and marketing.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Information Technology Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Data Analytics
• Project Management

At West Virginia University, the College of Business and Economics is the proud home to all online degrees. This includes the online hybrid Master of Business Administration, a nationally ranked program. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The program itself holds independent accreditation by the AACSB International.

The hybrid M.B.A. program is perfect for working professionals who need a way to get a degree without having to worry about attending university every single day. This program, which requires 48 credit hours for completion, is offered mainly online, with four in-person residencies that range from three to four days in length. It is a great program for students who live in the state but not close to campus.

WVU is proud to confer an M.B.A. degree that has three concentrations. Offering these concentrations allows a student to specialize in an in-demand field, making them more attractive to future employers.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Energy Finance
• Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
• Integrated Marketing Communications

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration, Project Management Emphasis

The University of Arizona, which is home to the Eller School of Business, is well known for its large online portal. The business school, however, is even more respected for the online Master of Business Administration program that is found there. This is a nationally ranked program that carries the AACSB International accreditation. The university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

The M.B.A. program requires 45 credit hours, 17 of which come from electives. The program also comes with six main concentrations, including Health Care and Marketing. These concentrations do not show up on the degree, but can be added as additional education on any resume.

Learning at Eller is a fantastic way to fit education in to any professional’s life. Classes are asynchronous and flexible, allowing students to choose their own study schedule. Additionally, students can take as many or as few classes as they would like, enabling them to pace out their degree schedule in a manner that fits their needs.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Health Care
• Management and Organizations
• Entrepreneurship
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing

The University of Mississippi has a robust online portal that confers the online M.B.A. to working professionals. This program is offered wholly online; there are no residency requirements. This university is regionally accredited by the SACS COC.

Business graduates enrolled in this M.B.A. program will find that the 36 credit hours required for this degree can be completed in two years with year-round enrollment. Courses are taught two at a time, allowing students to gain mastery over a subject while simultaneously keeping up with their busy social and work lives.

This program does not offer specializations of any kind; instead, the Ole Miss M.B.A. program was created for those working professionals who need a general degree that is affordable and fast. It is an incredible opportunity for students to continue their education while holding down a job and can easily fit into anyone’s life.

At the Colorado State University’s online portal, which is known as Global Campus, students have the option to earn a graduate business degree online. The Master of Business Administration is one of the most popular programs at the school, and now it’s available online. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC. The program itself is specially accredited by the AACSB International.

The M.B.A program at CSU is a professional degree, meaning that students will not be expected to finish a thesis or final project. It requires a total of 42 credit hours for graduation, six credit hours of which come from electives that a student can take. Electives are grouped according to emphasis fields, such as marketing or finance, and can even include international business study abroad opportunities.

The remarkable thing about this degree is that it can be completed in as little as two years. This is done by students taking just two courses concurrently, allowing them to focus on a few subjects at a time to ensure mastery. Some plans, however, might require students to take courses in a sequenced format, so students are encouraged to speak to an advisor prior to applying to a program.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Professional Enrichment
• Marketing
• Finance
• Computer Information Systems
• International Business

SUNY Oswego is a leading institution in online business education in New York. This school confers the Master of Business Administration that is 100 percent online, with no on-campus residency required at any time. The university is regionally accredited by the MSCHE and holds special accreditation by the AACSB International for its M.B.A. program.

This degree requires 36 credit hours of online business courses and directed electives. While this is a general M.B.A. with no specializations currently available, the school enables students to take on extra electives in business-related fields that interest them. With added electives, this degree program could total up to 57 credit hours of course work.

All Oswego courses are asynchronous, allowing students to pick and choose when it is most convenient for them to study. Assignments and exams are scheduled in advance, and students will have up until the deadline to turn in their work.

The University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth is one of the few schools on this list to have an online portal that supports both undergraduate and graduate business degrees. This is a perfect place for working students who wish to get a degree from a respected institution, all on their own schedule. This university is regionally accredited by the NEASC.

At UMass Dartmouth, students can earn a Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration, a foundational degree that provides students with the ability to learn the critical thinking and organizational skills they will need to become successful business professionals. This degree is earned 100 percent online and is taught in a synchronous format.

The Master of Business Administration at this university is a general business degree, but it’s one that is deemed necessary by most businesses who are searching for new leaders and administrators. This degree is also 100 percent online and is perfect for all working students, regardless of their educational or work background.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in General Business Administration
• Master of Business Administration
• Certificate in International Business
• Certificate in Organizational Leadership

Ball State University offers a graduate online business degree that is earned wholly online. The Master of Business Administration is a great choice for working students already in the field and are ready to take the next step in their career. This university holds regional accreditation by the NCACS THLC.

BSU confers the M.B.A. as a general degree or with five different specializations. Specialization is perfect for a student who is already working in their field of interest and need graduate education to move into administrative or leadership roles. By taking on a specialization, a student is guaranteeing they receive the proper education for their new job.

Unlike many other online schools, BSU offers students the option to learn on-campus, online, or in a hybrid format. Because the courses are taught by the same faculty and the degree shows no sign of how a student learned, graduates who live in the area can take advantage of integrating online asynchronous courses to help ease their course load.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Entrepreneurial Management
• Health Economics, Policy, and Administration
• Sales Management
• Finance
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The Kelley School of Business, which is housed at Indiana University at Bloomington, has a nationally renown online portal. Working students can find a substantial variety of degrees here, including the online Master of Business Administration and the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This university is regionally accredited by the NCACS THLC.

The most popular online degree at Kelley is the M.B.A., but the school has made the choice to build a degree that can be tailored to a student’s interests. The degree, which requires 51 total credit hours, has 12 credit hours that come solely from electives, leaving students to build their own concentrations or bridge their business education with liberal arts or science courses.

But business graduates don’t have to stop there. Kelley offers six dual degree programs, pairing the M.B.A. with a Master of Science in a selection of business-related subjects. And for busy working students, the additional 13 credit hours needed to complete the second degree is well worth it, considering all courses are asynchronous and 100 percent online.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management
• Master of Science in Marketing

The University of South Florida in St. Petersburg houses all of its online business degrees at the Kate Tiedemann College of Business. It is here that students can find the online Master of Business Administration. This school is regionally accredited by the SACS COC, and the M.B.A. holds special accreditation from the AACSB International.

Tiedemann offers seven focus tracks for students. Each of these tracks require nine credit hours for completion. Many students elect to take two focus tracks, thus fulfilling the 18 credit hour requirement for electives for this degree. The degree requires a total of 36 credit hours and can be completed in as little as one year with full-time study.

The Tiedemann M.B.A. online program is one of the most respected in the South, especially for military members. This school offers a specific scholarship for military veterans and even offers tuition discounts for servicemembers upon their return from active duty.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Finance
• Forensic Accounting
• International Business
• Marketing Strategy

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs has a reputation for being a great place to get an online business administration degree. This school confers the Master of Business Administration 100 percent online. UCCS holds regional accreditation by the NCACS NCACS THLC and separate accreditation for the program from the AACSB International.

Business graduates can find the M.B.A. program at the College of Business, where it is taught by the same respected faculty that teaches the courses on campus. This degree requires 36 credit hours and comes with eight concentrations for a student to choose from. The sheer amount of concentrations is unusual but will fit just about every student that is interested in specializing in a specific field.

This degree comes with some great features for working students. The school offers a customizable curriculum as well as a flexible schedule, allowing students to take up to five years to complete the degree. Class sizes are small, ensuring that all graduates get adequate attention. The school even offers alumni and career services to help students get a degree after graduation.

Degrees and Specialities offered at this school include:

• Finance
• Health Care Administration
• Innovation Management
• International Business
• Management