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Management and leadership programs

Earning a management degree can help you develop the operational, supervisory, budgetary, and performance evaluation skills to pursue new career opportunities in business. Options at the undergraduate and graduate levels include bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. Also available are various trainings and certifications, including graduate certificates, bootcamps, and individual courses.

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Average salary for management occupations is the highest of all the major occupational groups*

*Burning Glass Technologies
**U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Online business management degrees

Here are some of our online management and leadership degrees:

Online bachelor’s degree in business management

An online business management bachelor’s can lead to a rewarding career path for future practitioners and today’s career changers. Business management degrees such as a Bachelor of Science in Management offer a broad education that can help you find work in a variety of business sectors, such as health care, government, manufacturing, and information technology.

Online master’s degree in business management

Pursuing an online master’s degree in business management can position you for new career opportunities. You might consider a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in general management. Or a master’s in management and leadership. There are many paths. Let’s find yours. 

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Online doctorate degree in business management

You can also earn your Ph.D. in business management, though program options are not as prevalent. Most doctoral candidates enroll in these types of business management programs with the goal of teaching at the college level. 

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Online graduate certificates in business management

An online graduate certificate in business management 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 management 

Both options provide an expedited way to help you stay competitive as management grows and evolves. You can 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 management?

Business management professionals typically do not need licensure or certification to work in the field. Certain executive positions may require a license or certification relevant to their area of management. For example, some chief executive officers are required to be a certified public accountant (CPA). 

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

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