Online Business Degrees
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Excel as a Leader in Your Industry
Launch your career or enhance your skills and prepare for leadership opportunities with an online business bachelor's, master's, or certificate from Ohio University. We offer programs designed for all students, from those with no prior experience to those looking to refine and master what they've been developing for years.
OHIO's College of Business offers nationally recognized programs at a competitive price. In addition, financial aid and scholarships are available. As a student, you'll learn in a flexible format that fits your life and goals.
Graduate with the business acumen, analytics understanding and strategic management expertise to lead your team and organization to greater success. And every step of the way, our engaged staff and faculty, extensive global alumni network, and dynamic community and business partnerships will be there to guide you through your chosen program.
- The median annual wage for management occupations was $116,880 in 2023.2
- Employment in business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030.3
- About 1.1 million new management jobs are projected to be added to the market by 2032.1
- According to the BLS, professionals with a master's degree earned almost $300 more per week in 2023 than those with a bachelor's degree.4
Flexible Online Programs
At OHIO, we are committed to providing transformative learning experiences that prepare our students for lifelong professional success. Explore our undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and certificate offerings to find the option that's right for you.
Master of Accountancy and Analytics
- Credit Hours: 30-42
Prepare for more than the CPA Exam – gain a competitive edge in your career with a practical, case-based curriculum that emphasizes data analytics and offers multiple pathways to graduation.
Online Master of Business Administration
- Credit Hours: 35
Advance your business career and take on leadership roles with Ohio University's online MBA. This program can be completed in two years and features nine concentrations to specialize your studies for your professional goals.
Master of Science in Athletic Administration
- Credit Hours: 30
Lead interscholastic athletic departments to success and support student-athletes, coaches and other staff. This 20-month degree is COSMA accredited and features an NIAAA-aligned curriculum that prepares you for certification as an athletic administrator after graduation.
Professional Master of Business Administration
- Credit Hours: 36
The Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) at Ohio University provides students with a highly personal hybrid experience with in-person and online components. Choose from nine concentrations. Part-time and full-time options are available. Students meet once a month at the Dublin campus.
Master of Business Analytics
- Credit Hours: 30
Learn the technical expertise to help make critical business decisions in an AACSB-accredited program that takes a unique approach to analytics. Your education will center on generating actionable insights through practical application and practice-based learning.
Master of Science in Management
- Credit Hours: 33
Equip yourself with the analytical skills and managerial acumen to build resources, lead teams and navigate organizational challenges. OHIO’s MSM can be completed in as few as 12 months.
Online Master of Sports Administration
- Credit Hours: 36
This #1 Online Sports Administration Degree Program4 strengthens your skills and helps you master concepts from revenue generation, law, analytics, and more, as they apply to athletics. You will graduate ready to pursue leadership opportunities in college athletics, professional sports, sports media, and more.
*Tuition subject to change.
Advanced Business Analytics Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9
Study descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics in a practice-based environment designed to familiarize you with techniques from day one. Gain the ability to make informed decisions and implement solutions in your organization.
Business Analytics Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9
Hit the ground running with a certificate program that teaches you how to use what you learn in the classroom immediately. Designed for students with no prior knowledge of business analytics. Learn to summarize, visualize and manage data in a variety of business environments.
Business Analytics Leadership Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
Not a data person but recognize the importance of it in today's business landscape? Learn to leverage information systems, drive analytics strategy and create analytics culture in any industry using an executive perspective.
Business Venturing & Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
The Business Venturing & Entrepreneurship (BVE) Certificate provides the ideation and business venture skills to bring an innovation-based approach to an established business or your own new business.
Executive Management for Healthcare Professionals Certificate
- Credit Hours: 12 total credits
Go beyond clinical expertise and learn the management techniques necessary to run a successful healthcare organization in this certificate program.
Finance Certificate
- Credit Hours: 12 total credits
Gain broad financial knowledge in corporate finance, financial markets and investments so you can be a successful leader in your organization.
Human Resources Management Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
You'll get a comprehensive understanding of human resources management so you can become a more confident and knowledgeable leader in the workplace with this HRM certificate.
Management and Leadership Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
The Management and Leadership Certificate ensures you understand the best practices and strategies for managing people, processes and change so they can create value in any organization.
Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
This Operations and Supply Chain Management Certificate prepares you with the foundational knowledge in operations and project management and knowledge of lean six sigma process improvement to excel as an operations professional.
Strategic Sales and Sales Leadership Certificate
- Credit Hours: 9 total credits
This certificate prepares you with the cutting-edge skills in sales leadership, customer relationships and sales analytics to become a more efficient, productive and experienced sales leader in the workplace.
*Tuition subject to change.
Bachelor of Science in Business
- Credit Hours: 120
Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) is a fully online degree program designed to prepare students for business careers in marketing, human resources, supply chain management or technical project management. This AACSB-accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) program is also an excellent foundation for entry into a Master of Business Administration program.
*Tuition subject to change.
Analytics for Anyone
Modern business demands an understanding of data and how to leverage it in nearly all positions and roles. That's why at OHIO's College of Business, we integrate analytics into the fabric of our graduate programs so that every graduate is equipped for today’s increasing digital world.
- Practice-Based Curriculum: From day one in our analytics courses, you will start practicing new analytic techniques (not just being lectured about them) and learning to use tools that are available in most business settings.
- Career Opportunities: Analytics skills are already in-demand in most career areas, and the number of analytics-focused jobs is increasing in all industries.
- Approachable, Customizable Offerings: The base-analytics training that is a core component of our programs is designed to be approachable and useful for all business professionals, however we also offer more in-depth programs. From full master's to concentrations, certificates and elective courses, we provide a range of offerings so students can develop advanced data skills to stand out in their field.
Online Learning
Whether you are a first-time college student, recently earned your bachelor’s degree, are a seasoned professional or fall somewhere in between, Ohio University has an online degree to help you meet your goals. Studying online allows you the flexibility to earn your degree and maintain your work and personal responsibilities by studying when and where it's convenient for you. As a student, you'll learn alongside fellow leaders and have access to the same expert faculty and leading-edge curriculum as you would on campus.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as the best-value university by U.S. News & World Report. We offer financial aid to all students who qualify – our FAFSA code is 003100.
Up to $10,000 Scholarship
Apply by December 9, 2024 to receive up to a $10,000 Scholarship* upon enrollment in the online MBAn, online MBA, online MSM, and online MAcc programs.
Incentive Scholarships of up to 15% are available for Ohio University alumni, military/veteran students and employees of corporate partners applying to an online graduate degree or certificate program.
There is no separate application required for these scholarships. You will automatically be considered for the higher value scholarship based on your eligibility status.
Support for Military-Affiliated Students
Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.
As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.
It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Ohio University’s College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This esteemed credential is granted to less than 5% of business schools in the nation.
Build on Your Experience and Prepare to Advance
Whether you want to move up in your current role or chart a new professional path, you can specialize your skill set and broaden your business expertise with OHIO. We've designed approachable programs that emphasize practice-based application, focusing on modern business techniques. Our high-quality programs and best-in-class career support services will help you stand out to employers and get the job you want.
About the College of Business
Ohio University's AACSB-accredited College of Business offers industry-driven online programs built for leaders and working professionals. When you learn with us, you will unlock the benefits of an innovative education designed for today's global business world.
Our Rankings
Ohio University ranks among the top higher education institutions globally as rated by the Center for World University Rankings.
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Sources and Disclaimer
- U.S. News & World Report. Ohio University. Retrieved from https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/ohio-university-main-campus-204857.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Learn more, earn more: Education leads to higher wages, lower unemployment. May 2020. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov.
- Poets and Quants. Ranking Best Online MBA Programs 2024. Retrieved from https://poetsandquants.com/2023/11/27/ranking-poetsquants-best-online-mba-programs-2024/3/.