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Earning a business degree can help you develop sales, data analysis, personnel management, and other essential skills to pursue new opportunities in the field. Options at the undergraduate and graduate levels include bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. Trainings and certifications are also available, including graduate certificates, bootcamps, and individual courses.

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Online business degrees

Here are some of our available online business degrees:

Online bachelor’s degree in business

An online business bachelor’s can lead to a rewarding career path for future practitioners and today’s career changers. Some common business-related degrees include a bachelor’s in accounting, a bachelor’s in business administration, and a bachelor’s in global business.

Online master’s degree in business

Pursuing an online master’s degree in a business-related field can position you for new career opportunities. You might consider a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Or a master’s in business analytics. There are many paths. Let’s find yours. 

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Online doctorate degree in business

You can also earn your Ph.D. in business, though program options are not as prevalent. Most doctoral candidates pursue this path with the goal of teaching at the college level. 

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Online graduate certificates in business

An online graduate certificate in business offers an alternative path to a degree. Though it is not as in-depth as a full program, it can grant you faster access to a particular field or specialization. And your graduate coursework can often be applied to a master’s degree down the road.

Online courses and bootcamps in business

Both options provide an expedited way help you stay competitive as business grows and evolves. You’ll learn new skills — plus refine existing ones — and emerge better prepared for wherever the future takes you. 

Do you need a license to enter the field of business?

Business professionals typically do not need a license to work in the field, although some professions may also require licenses or certifications based on the type of products or services being offered. Certified public accountants (CPAs) and securities professionals, for example, must be licensed in order to find employment in their field.   

Depending on the area of specialization you choose, there may be location- or industry-specific business certifications that can give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace. 

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