Online business degrees
School of Business & Economics

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Why Study
Business & Marketing?
NU’s accredited degrees programs in business and marketing are designed to help you grow your tomorrow without pausing your today.
For over 50 years, we’ve helped working professionals like you reach their next milestone. Now it’s your turn. Let’s take that next step together.
Projected job roles growth of 7% by 2030
The BLS projects business and marketing careers are on the rise. Now’s the time to prepare for in-demand opportunities.
Skills that open doors
Build transferable skills in communication, leadership, and strategy that apply across industries.
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Choose online, hybrid, or on-campus classes designed to fit your busy schedule.
Built for working adults
Accelerated programs tailored for professionals and career changers ready to take the next step.
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Programs by Degree Level
The School of Business and Economics offers career-relevant programs at the bachelor, master, doctoral, and certificate levels, designed with input from industry experts. This ensures you build real-world skills that employers value. As a leading college for working learners, we also offer scholarships, tuition discounts for military and transfer students, and personalized financial aid support to help remove cost barriers and make your goals achievable.
Business Degrees that Build Career-Ready Skills
Advance your career with courses aligned to industry best practices and LinkedIn ready skills:
Financial Accounting & Reporting – Qualify for CPA-track roles such as Accountant or Auditor
Business & People Management – Prepare to lead in business management or as an Operations Supervisor
Marketing & Strategy – Drive growth in roles like Marketing Specialist or launch your own business as an Entrepreneur
Human Resources & Organizational Behavior – Build workplace culture and manage teams as an HR Specialist
Business Analytics & Decision-Making – Support data-driven strategy as a Financial Analyst or Business Analyst
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An online business degree opens the door to diverse career paths across industries like finance, marketing, management, and business administration. Graduates often pursue roles such as financial analyst, operations manager, marketing specialist, or human resource professional. With the right degree program, you’ll gain leadership, communication, and analytical skills that can lead to long-term career success.
The time to complete your online business degree depends on your chosen degree program and any transfer credit hours you bring in. A typical online BSBA (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration) can be completed in about four years of full-time study, or sooner with accelerated courses or eligible transfer credits. Master’s and doctoral business programs generally take between 18 months and three years to finish.
National University’s School of Business and Management offers online degrees at every level, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate options. Students can specialize in areas such as finance, marketing, organizational leadership, and business analytics. Each is designed to help you gain the practical skills employers value most.
Our online business programs are developed with input from industry professionals to ensure every course reflects current trends in business administration and leadership. You’ll complete practical projects, case studies, and collaborative exercises that simulate workplace scenarios, helping you graduate ready to make an impact from day one.
Our online business programs are developed with input from industry professionals to ensure every course reflects current trends in business administration and leadership. You’ll complete practical projects, case studies, and Yes. National University accepts transfer credit hours from accredited institutions, helping you finish your degree program faster and save on tuition. You can also earn credit for prior military service, professional experience, or previous coursework, allowing you to focus on the classes that will move your career forward. exercises that simulate workplace scenarios, helping you graduate ready to make an impact from day one.
Absolutely. National University is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Many of our business programs are also aligned with industry standards to ensure quality and relevance. Accreditation confirms that your online degrees meet rigorous academic and professional benchmarks valued by employers nationwide.
Tuition for online business programs varies depending on your degree level, number of credit hours, and any transfer credits applied. NU offers scholarships, military tuition discounts, and personalized financial aid assistance to make your business degree more affordable. Our goal is to help you earn your education without putting your life, or finances, on hold.
As a Veteran-founded college built for working professionals, National University offers flexible online BSBA and other business administration programs that fit your schedule. With accelerated courses, year-round enrollment, and a focus on career-ready skills, NU empowers students to achieve business success, on their terms. You’ll gain practical experience, industry insight, and personalized support from day one.
An online bachelor’s business program provides a strong foundation in areas like management, finance, marketing, and business administration — all taught in a flexible, virtual format. You’ll complete interactive coursework, collaborate with peers, and apply concepts to real-world business scenarios. Whether you’re launching your career or preparing for graduate study, an online bachelor’s in business equips you with the critical thinking and leadership skills needed for long-term success.
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