Best Online Business Management Degree Programs of 2025

You’ll learn the principles of business, management essentials, and many industry-relevant skills, like financial forecasting and operational planning.

You’ll spend around 3-5 years earning the degree. Accelerated programs can take about 1.5 years but require a more intense workload.

You’ll have plenty of business-oriented fields to choose from, such as accounting, sales, corporate leadership, and financial analysis.

There are three common types of bachelor’s degrees in business management:

“I love online education. The business programs are not easy, but what makes them so great is that they are balanced in theory and practical application, they challenge you to improve your reasoning skills, and you are in control of when and how much you learn.”

―Andrew Simmons, Chief of Staff and Head Instructional Designer, Dynamic Perspectives

“Did I need the degree for the career paths I’ve chosen? Perhaps not necessarily, as I find sometimes schools don’t teach people to think, [they teach] people to do and follow directions. Which is all OK if you are in the corporate world. As an entrepreneur, you must think outside the box, be adaptable and resourceful. I find traveling and listening to podcasts taught me more than books from school did. I’d ask: What’s the goal and desired outcome from this degree? What are you hoping to learn from it? Have you tried learning from business books and podcasts? Is more schooling really for you?”

―Alice Huang, Corporate Consultant and Co-Founder of Web3MTL

“When I started my online [management] degree, I had been working in middle management for just over 20 years. My experience had taught me a great deal, but I started to identify skills and knowledge I was missing that were necessary to move to the next level. The best way to gain those skills and master that knowledge was through formal education at the degree level.”

―Robin Day, National Director of Academics, Herzing College

“[A business] degree can open up many doors in the future and will allow you to be part of the decision-making process. I believe that I was able to ascend to director and vice president early in my career due to the skills I learned from this degree. I would highly recommend this degree as a stepping stone for your career.”

―Andrew Lokenauth, Finance Executive and Personal Finance Expert

“My answer is yes, especially the online route. I didn’t go to college right out of high school like most people. Instead, I got my online business management degree a few years ago from American Public University. I did this solely so I could get a promotion and pay raise.”

―Todd Ramlin, Manager, Cable Compare