Business Programs in the Edvance Marketplace
Business skills power nearly every industry, from healthcare and public service to tech, logistics, marketing, and finance. Find the business program aligned to your career goals.
Business degrees are a versatile options for almost any career path, equipping you with strong foundations in communications, leadership, strategy, and problem-solved.
The Edvance Education Marketplace has a wide range of degrees for nearly every path, - from entry-level to executive leadership.
We've grouped our colleges and universities business-related degrees by their potential outcomes, so you can explore based on where you want to go.
Move into Leadership & Management Roles
Supervising teams, managing operations, and building high-level strategies are important components to business. These programs build leadership, strategy, and management skills.
Certificates
| Program | Best For | School |
| Administrative Professional | Professionals strengthening office administration, organizational, and operational support skills. | Trine University |
| Business Administration |
Individuals building foundational business knowledge for entry-level roles or career advancement. |
Central Community College |
| Entrepreneurship | Aspiring business owners developing skills to launch, manage, or grow a small business. | Central Community College |
| Supervisory Management | New or aspiring supervisors building practical leadership and team management skills. | Central Community College |
Associate Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Business Administration / Business | Professionals building foundational business knowledge to prepare for entry-level roles or future bachelor’s degree advancement. | Bay Path University |
| Trine University | ||
| Central Community College | ||
| Leadership | Emerging team leads developing core supervision, communication, and people-management skills. | William Woods University |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Business Administration | Broad business foundations for those seeking versatility across various industries | William Woods University |
| Trine University | ||
| Bay Path University | ||
| Southeastern University | ||
| Business Management | Professionals preparing to supervise teams and manage operations | Herzing University |
| Management/Leadership | Mid-level professionals advancing into leadership roles | William Woods University |
| Trine University | ||
| Applied Management | Skilled technicians moving into formal leadership positions | William Woods University |
| Trine University | ||
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Project Management |
Professionals managing projects, teams, timelines, and budgets; includes preparation for PMP® and CAPM® certifications |
Advanced Degrees (Master’s & Doctoral)
| Program | Best For | School |
| Master of Science in Management | Mid- to senior-level professionals strengthening leadership, operations, and organizational strategy skills. | William Woods University |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
Professionals preparing for senior leadership, executive roles, or expanded decision-making responsibility. | Trine University |
| William Woods University | ||
| Cambridge College | ||
| Herzing University | ||
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - STEM focused | Leaders in data-driven or technical industries seeking advanced business strategy with quantitative depth. | Trine University |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Spanish-speaking |
Spanish-speaking professionals advancing into leadership and executive roles through a fully accessible MBA pathway. | Cambridge College |
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Master of Science in Quality Systems and Improvement Management |
Professionals leading process improvement, operational excellence, and systems optimization initiatives. | Cambridge College |
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PhD in Business Administration |
Experienced leaders pursuing advanced research, academic careers, or high-level strategic consulting. | William Woods University |
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) |
Executive professionals applying advanced business theory to real-world organizational challenges. | William Woods University |
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DBA - Quality Sytems and Improvement Management |
Senior leaders specializing in enterprise-wide process improvement and quality systems strategy. |
Cambridge College |
Strengthen Financial & Accounting Expertise
If you're interested in budget, financial systems and forecasting, or reporting, these accounting and programs provide financial training to set you on the right path.
Certificates
| Program | Best For | School |
| Accounting | Professionals building foundational accounting skills for entry-level finance, bookkeeping, or payroll roles. | Trine University |
| Bookkeeping | Individuals developing practical skills in financial recordkeeping, reporting, and small business accounting support. | Central Community College |
Associate Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Accounting | Professionals pursuing entry-level accounting roles or building a foundation for potential advancement into staff accountant or finance positions. | Trine University |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Accounting |
Professionals who want to being or advance in accounting roles, deepen their knowledge of things like auditing, reporting, taxation, managerial accounting, etc., and may even help you prepare for certifications like CPA. | Trine University |
| Bay Path University | ||
| Herzing University | ||
| Finance | Professionals seeking to grow in financial analysis, investment, or corporate finance careers, building expertise to advance in business roles. | Trine University |
Advanced Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| MS in Accounting | Professionals aiming to advance their accounting career, pursue senior roles, prepare for certifications like CPA, CMA, and develop skills in managerial accounting or public accounting. | Bay Path University |
Grow in Business Strategy, Analytics & Data
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Business Analytics | Professionals who want to leverage data to drive business decisions, gain skills in data visualization, predictive modeling, and analytics tools, and start careers in data-driven business roles. | Herzing University |
Advanced Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| MS in Business Analytics | Professionals seeking to advance in data-driven business roles. Graduates may be able to qualify to take exams in the following industry certifications, including CBAP®, CBDA®, and PMI-PBA®. This program builds advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and business intelligence skills to position graduates for both leadership roles and certification success. | Herzing University |
Marketing, Communication & Digital Media
For professionals focused on branding, communication, content creation, and digital engagement.
Certificates
| Program | Best For | School |
| Marketing | Those seeking a broad foundation in marketing principles, strategy, and consumer behavior to advance in general marketing roles or transition into the field. | Trine University |
| Digital Marketing | Professionals aiming to build expertise in online marketing channels, SEO, social media, email campaigns, and digital advertising to drive measurable results in digital marketing roles. | Trine University |
| Social Media Specialist | Those looking to develop practical skills in social media strategy, content creation, and analytics to grow brand awareness and engagement. | Central Community College |
Associate Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Communication | Choose the communication concentration from WWU's Liberal Arts degree to develop effective written and spoke communication. | William Woods University |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Marketing |
Professionals who want to build foundational marketing skills, including strategy, branding, and consumer engagement, to launch or advance a career in marketing. | Trine University |
| Herzing University | ||
| Communication & Mass Media | Individuals who want to develop strong communication, media literacy, and storytelling skills to pursue careers in journalism or public relations. | Southeastern University |
| Digital Media & Design | Creative professionals looking to master digital content creation, visual design, and interactive media for careers in graphic design, digital marketing, or multimedia production. | Southeastern University |
| Digital Filmmaking | Aspiring filmmakers and creators who want experience in film production from pre- and post- production to build a career in film/broadcasting, video production, or advertising agencies. | William Woods University |
Human Resources & Organizational Development
For professionals who want to focus on workforce strategy, talent development, and organizational growth.
Certificates
| Program | Best For | School |
| Organizational Leadership |
Professionals who who want to develop skills essential for leadership positions within organizations and drive organizational change. | Trine University |
Associate Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Human Resources | Choose the human resources concentration from WWU's Liberal Arts degree to develop effective written and spoke communication. | William Woods University |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Human Resources |
Professionals who want to develop expertise in recruiting, employee relations, talent management, and HR strategy to advance in HR or people operations roles. | Trine University |
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| Organizational Leadership | Individuals seeking to build leadership, team management, and strategic decision-making skills to drive organizational success and advance into management or executive roles. | |
Advanced Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Master in Organizational Leadership |
Professionals seeking to advance into senior leadership or management roles by strengthening skills in strategic decision-making, team leadership, change management, and organizational development. | |
| PhD in Organizational Leadership | Experienced leaders and academics who want to shape organizational strategy or pursue high-level executive or academic careers in leadership and management. |
Logistics & Operations
For professionals working in supply chain, operational efficiency, and execution.
Certificates
| Program | Best For | School |
| Logistics | Professionals seeking to launch or advance a career in transportation, distribution, materials management, purchasing, production, or inventory control. This program provides practical skills to succeed in logistics and supply chain roles. | Central Community College |
Bachelor’s Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
| Applied Management | Skilled technicians moving into formal leadership positions | William Woods University |
| Trine University | ||
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Project Management |
Professionals managing projects, teams, timelines, and budgets; includes preparation for PMP® and CAPM® certifications |
Advanced Degrees
| Program | Best For | School |
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Master of Science in Quality Systems and Improvement Management |
Professionals leading process improvement, operational excellence, and systems optimization initiatives. | Cambridge College |
How to Choose the Right Business Degree
There are quite a few paths in business, so it's great to consider your options, like:
- Your experience level
- Your desired timeline
- Your target role
- Your industry