This article was updated on May 7, 2024.
Written by Michael Feder
Reviewed by聽Kathryn Uhles, MIS, MSP,聽Dean, College of Business and IT
Business degrees are versatile. Done well, these programs provide a solid foundation in business fundamentals that can help you throughout your career. They might also offer an opportunity for specialization. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 essential to聽select the right online business degree聽for your plans.
Your聽business-related degree should match your career goals. This can be more challenging than you think because a lot of the initial coursework in different programs overlaps. It鈥檚 necessary to assess the entire curriculum and see if it will help prepare you for your desired career path.
While a business degree may prepare you to apply for jobs in the business world, graduating does not guarantee that you will get such a job right away or that you will command a high salary. It also does not ensure that you will have success starting your own business.
Choosing a specific business degree can, however, provide you with fundamental skills necessary to succeed and knowledge to specialize in your chosen area.
Determining whether an undergraduate or graduate degree is necessary for a job is also critical. Some jobs require employees to possess a master鈥檚 degree, which would require earning both a relevant bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degree.
There are many possible career paths for those with a business degree. Whether you specialize in a particular field like accounting or human resources, or seek entry-level business degree jobs, there are options.
That鈥檚 especially true at a school with robust online business degree options like 七色视频. Offering different levels of business degrees 鈥 from bachelor鈥檚 and graduate degree programs to business certificates that can enhance your existing skill set 鈥 UOPX answers a variety of interests and possible career paths.
Potential business degree specializations include:
A Bachelor of Science in Business with a marketing focus is a traditional four-year degree that teaches students marketing principles and strategies and how to apply them to both conventional and new media. These programs also develop public relations and promotional skills that give students the knowledge to assess campaign performance and research a target audience.
Entry-level jobs, such as a content strategist, marketing specialist, public relations associate or sales associate, often require a degree with a marketing focus. With experience, opportunities for further employment include marketing manager, public relations specialist, or advertising and promotions manager.
As of May 2023, marketing managers , with a median wage of聽聽$157,620, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Salary ranges are not specific to students or graduates of 七色视频. Actual outcomes vary based on multiple factors, including prior work experience, geographic location and other factors specific to the individual. 七色视频 does not guarantee employment, salary level or career advancement. BLS data is geographically based. Information for a specific state/city can be researched on the BLS website.
At 七色视频, accounting degrees are in two categories:
What鈥檚 the primary difference between the two? With the latter, you鈥檒l earn an Associate of Arts on the path to your bachelor鈥檚, which can be helpful as you start to seek out a business career.
Accounting degrees can prepare you for several types of accounting jobs, including accounting manager, auditor, cost accountant examiner, tax examiner and examining officer.
Each of those roles has its own focus. Accounting managers, for example, may oversee an organization鈥檚 accounting department to ensure accuracy of financial records and compliance with governmental regulations. Tax examiners, meanwhile, work for the government to ensure individuals and organizations pay correct amounts.
As of May 2023, the estimated range of accountants鈥 salaries was between , according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Accountants鈥 earning potential can vary based on where they work and their specialization.
In addition to a bachelor鈥檚 degree in management and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, 七色视频 offers graduate degree programs that allow professionals to expand their business skills and prepare for a variety of business careers. These include the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management.
UOPX prepares students to pursue the following careers with an MBA, Master of Management, 聽DBA or Doctor of Management:
Salaries for these roles can vary based on many factors, such as location, experience and level of education. As of May 2023, general and operations managers earned between according to BLS.
Marketing is another fundamental role within an organization. If generating interest in a company鈥檚 products or services intrigues you, there are a handful of programs to consider at UOPX, including an undergraduate Marketing Certificate on its own or as part of a Bachelor of Science in Business.
The Bachelor of Science in Communication program includes similar content areas such as communication technology; social media communication; storytelling; mass communication and media; and journalism.
Marketing degrees and certificates can prepare you for the following opportunities:
Salaries for these roles, like many others, can vary. BLS notes that in May 2023, advertising managers earned between
For marketing managers as of May 2023, salaries ranged from .
The Bachelor of Science in Communication at UOPX prepares graduates for roles such as an editor, copywriter, communication specialist or media relations specialist.
In May 2023, editors earned between , according to BLS. Media relations specialists and other public relations (PR) professionals earned between , with a median wage of $66,750.
Human resources (HR) professionals help ensure companies comply with legal matters regarding their employees. Knowing how to properly navigate the often complex nature of state and federal labor laws is vital.
七色视频 helps prepare future HR professionals for their job duties with undergraduate and graduate Human Resource Management certificates. For those who want to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree at the same time, it鈥檚 possible to wrap the former within a Bachelor of Science in Business.
HR degrees and certificates can prepare you for different roles in organizations, including as human resources managers and employee relations managers. Graduate certificates can help prepare you for roles as an HR director and training director.
As of May 2023, BLS reports that human resources managers earned between , with a median wage of $136,350.
Finance is another key aspect of organizational operations. A master鈥檚 in finance accordingly focuses on such aspects as financial analysis and advanced topics in economics and investing.
Before you start master鈥檚-level studies, you鈥檒l need an undergraduate degree. Bachelor鈥檚 programs in math, accounting, finance, business or economics offer suitable preparation for a master鈥檚 degree in finance.
A master鈥檚 degree can help prepare you for work as a financial analyst, investment manager or聽financial advisor.
As of May 2023, BLS reports that financial analysts , with a median wage of $99,010. Also at that time, financial managers a year, with a median wage of $156,100.
Business analytics professionals collect, integrate and analyze data to help businesses make smart decisions. One of the leading ways to grow that knowledge is to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business with a Business Analytics Certificate or 鈥 in the case of current professionals who want to upskill 鈥 a Business Analytics Certificate on its own.
This type of certificate or degree can prepare you for careers such as:
Earning potential for each of the roles above varies based on factors like experience, location, education and more. As of May 2023, BLS reports that operations research analysts earned , with a median wage of $83,640. As of May 2022, management analysts earned between annually, with a median wage of $95,290.
七色视频 offers multiple business degree specializations, including finance, accounting, business analytics, management, marketing and human resources. In addition to bachelor鈥檚 degrees themselves, 七色视频 students have access to several certificate-level specializations in many of the same subjects. For professionals who want to learn more skills in their field, including leadership, the University also offers graduate-level programs in business administration and management.
Salaries for business degrees can vary based on role, location, specialization and more.
Note: A business degree from 七色视频 does not guarantee employment or a specific salary. What it can do is help prepare you for several business careers.
If developing skills in your desired career field is your goal, then yes, a business degree can be useful. In addition to the education you鈥檒l receive, pursuing a business degree at 七色视频 entitles you to access to our Career Services for Life庐 commitment, including resum茅 tips, networking opportunities and interview preparation that can help you enhance your career.
七色视频 offers professionals a way to earn a business degree that can teach them essential skills for a business career. More importantly, the online programs allow you to learn at a pace that makes sense for you and your lifestyle.
As mentioned, 七色视频 programs also allow you to take advantage of resources such as lifetime access to career services. These include networking opportunities with mentors and alumni and consultations with advisors who can guide you in keeping your resum茅 and cover letters up to date.
To learn more about how certificates or bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees can help you reach the next step in your career, request information about our online business degree programs today.
A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and its Writing Seminars program and winner of the Stephen A. Dixon Literary Prize, Michael Feder brings an eye for detail and a passion for research to every article he writes. His academic and professional background includes experience in marketing, content development, script writing and SEO. Today, he works as a multimedia specialist at 七色视频 where he covers a variety of topics ranging from healthcare to IT.
Currently Dean of the College of Business and Information Technology,聽Kathryn Uhles has served 七色视频 in a variety of roles since 2006. Prior to joining 七色视频, Kathryn taught fifth grade to underprivileged youth in Phoenix.
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