Business

All You Need to Know About Business Degrees

Are you interested in studying for a business degree? It’s a choice many people make, especially those looking to enhance their careers or seeking a change of direction.

Business degrees take many forms and cover a variety of subjects. We want to show you how a business degree can help you move forward in your chosen career path or change your desired direction.

Why Study for a Business Degree?

Whether you are already working in the world of business and commerce or are interested in a career in this sphere, studying for a business degree will give you a head start when finding the right job.

What sort of careers can a business degree lead to? Here are a few areas where such a qualification is attractive to employers:

-          Sales and marketing roles require a knowledge of how businesses are run, and a business degree will give a strong grounding in this area.

-          Management roles are a direction that some students of business degrees aim for, and the primary and more intricate areas of managing a business will be learned when studying a business and management degree.

-          Accounting and finance roles usually require a business and finance degree to bachelor’s or master's degree level as these roles are highly specialist.

-          IT management and related roles may also require a business degree of some form.

These are a few examples and not a complete list. A business degree will often be paired with another subject area – business and finance, as mentioned, or business management, business and IT, and others. Any business degree will give the student a firm grounding in many areas of business and management and will be viewed favorably by potential employers.

Choosing a Business Degree

A bachelor’s degree will usually involve four years of study. There are options regarding where and when you can study for a business degree. If you are employed full time and want to further your career, the online method may be attractive.

An online degree allows the student to study in their own time. If you are looking to study full time, a campus-based program may be more suitable. The digital age has brought learning in the home to many people, and it is certainly worthy of consideration.

A second option is to begin your studies with an associate degree. This is a two year foundation that, once completed, can be converted into a bachelor’s degree with a further two years study at a university. This is a cheaper option than a four-year university course and can be a good starting point for a career change.

Choosing the right business degree is not a decision to take lightly. If you know your future career path and are ready to commit, it is recommended you appropriate research degrees that apply to your chosen area of study. A business degree is a step towards a more fulfilling and satisfying future.

10 schools found

American InterContinental University

American InterContinental University

Schaumburg, Illinois

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

At AIU, we understand the demands and challenges you face on a daily basis. That’s why we’re here to support you along the way. Our degree programs are designed so you can learn in ways that fit your life, with 24/7 access to your classes online or through our mobile app. We also provide you with a Graduation Team, a group of four advisors you can turn to anytime throughout your journey. The team includes an Admissions Advisor, Financial Aid Advisor, Faculty Advisor and Student Advisor.

American International College

American International College

1000 State Street Springfield, MA 01109

2

Years

Private For-Profit

Our history is tied to America’s success

American International College (AIC) was founded on July 18, 1885. It was chartered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on September 18, 1885, with the purpose of educating immigrants who were coming to America through New York. That’s where our commitment to diversity, flexibility, and understanding began. They came to America to pursue a dream and AIC was founded to ensure their success.

AIC Today

American International College is a private, coeducational, four-year comprehensive institution located in the geographic center of Springfield, Massachusetts. Liberal arts serves as the core of our academic offerings. The College comprises the School of Business, Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.

American International College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Bryan University

Bryan University

4255 S Nature Center Way, Springfield, MO 65804

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

Bryan University has been providing focused, relevant career training programs to students since 1982, and we’re just as passionate and committed to our students’ success now as we were back then. Bryan was founded on an unwavering desire to improve the lives of our students. That’s why it’s a part of our Mission Statement:

Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, our team and our employers. We accomplish our mission by providing quality education in an environment that enables our team to thrive and our students to realize their potential, creating a positive impact within our communities.

More than 30 years later, these things remain at the core of our goals and mission as a career training school. We strive to improve the lives of our students, whether they have a family, are in the military, or are just looking for a fresh start in life.

 

Centura College

Centura College

2697 Dean Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

Centura College, with campus locations in Virginia, and South Carolina, is dedicated to helping students gain the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed. Drawing from over 30 years of career school experience, we are committed to the education and personal enrichment of each student. Whether you are a recent high school graduate just starting out, planning to return to the workplace in a new career field, or a member of our Armed Forces preparing to enter the civilian workforce, Centura College can get you the training you need quickly. At Centura College, it's all about the training!

Colorado Technical University

Colorado Technical University

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

Colorado Technical University’s mission is to provide industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population through innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals.

Davenport University

Davenport University

6191 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

2-4

Years

Private Non-Profit

Quality & value puts Davenport among best colleges in Michigan</strong>

Create lifelong opportunities through Davenport University, a private, not-for-profit university in Michigan. 

Davenport’s efficient, career-centered focus is what sets our in-person and online bachelor’s degree programs, graduate degree programs, professional development and certifications apart from any other university in Michigan. Plus, Davenport’s “Excellence System” prepares students with real-world competencies sought by top employers, such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as program-specific competencies.

Eastwick College

Eastwick College

250 Moore St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

Quick Facts About Eastwick:

  • Four local campuses in Ramsey, Hackensack, Nutley and Paterson
  • Program length starts at just 6 months
  • Affordable tuition compared to many area colleges
  • Up to $3000 in book grants when you enroll
  • Externships and clinical rotations are included as part of your schedule
  • Emphasis on hands-on training for in-demand skillsets
  • Lifetime placement assistance for all graduates
Gwinnett Colleges & Institute

Gwinnett Colleges & Institute

4230 US-29 Ste 11, Lilburn, GA 30047

2-4

Years

Private For-Profit

Are you ready to start a new vocational career in business, legal studies or healthcare at Gwinnett College? Because you are making the commitment to seek career-focused technical training and vocational education, we commit ourselves to providing you with exceptional customer service each step of the way.  Gwinnett Colleges & Institute is committed to providing you with information on the college financial aid for which you may qualify in addition to the other career services we provide to our vocational college students.  All of our school instructors possess education or career experience in the fields in which they teach which provides you with a quality learning experience.  While we do not guarantee employment, we provide continuous career services assistance upon graduation from your vocational school program.   Gwinnett Colleges & Institute is with you each step of the way!

Liberty University

Liberty University

1971 University Blvd Lynchburg, VA 24515

2-4

Years

Private Non-Profit

As an accredited Christian college with a 7,000-acre campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, Liberty University offers you an education that is both academically challenging and rooted in a biblical worldview.

At Liberty, you’ll benefit from 35+ years of learning, growing, adapting, and innovating for the distance learner — and more than a decade of researching the needs of the online student. You can be confident that we’ve taken the time to learn what’s important to you.

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University

Online

2-4

Years

Private Non-Profit

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you reach them. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you.

200+ Degrees

Career-focused programs designed to give you the real-world experience employers are looking for

Low Tuition Rates

As a nonprofit university, we offer some of the most affordable online tuition in the nation

GET MORE INFO about colleges ON YOUR e-mail!