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Online Business & Management Degrees and Certificates

Make your next move in business

Advance your career with flexible online programs in accounting, analytics, marketing, leadership and more. Learn from experienced faculty who teach on our campuses and apply what you learn to real workplace projects. Many programs are ACBSP-accredited, and our team helps you map a plan that fits your life—whether you’re finishing a degree, changing careers or leveling up for leadership.

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Key Benefits

 

 
100% online courses
 
Same faculty as on campus
 
Multiple start dates each year
 
Transfer-friendly pathways
 
Many programs accredited by ACBSP
 
1:1 support from Success & Career Coaches

 

 

Programs in Business & Management

Not sure where to start? Browse by degree level and open a program page for courses, admissions, and next steps.

 

Associate Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Accounting (AS)

Start your path in financial reporting and decision support.

60 credits 2 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Accounts Payable/Receivable • Fiscal Technician • Payroll Clerk/Specialist • Accounting Assistant • Billing Specialist • Credit & Collections Specialist
Bachelor's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Accounting (BSBA)

Build advanced skills in auditing, taxation and analytics.

120 credits 4 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Accountant/Auditor • Financial Reporting Analyst • Accounts Payable/Receivable Lead • Payroll Analyst • Internal Audit Associate • Fixed Assets/GL Accountant • Compliance Analyst (SOX/controls)
Graduate Certificate • Online

Accounting Essentials (Certificate)

Master debits and credits, AP/AR, payroll basics and Excel skills to support day-to-day finance operations.

18 credits 9-12 months 100% online
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk • Bookkeeper • Billing Specialist • Payroll Assistant • Accounting Assistant • Credit & Collections Assistant • Inventory / Cost Clerk
Associate Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Business Administration (AS)

Gain a broad foundation in management, marketing and finance.

60 credits 2 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Office/Administrative Coordinator • Sales Support Specialist • Marketing Assistant • Operations Assistant • Project Coordinator • Retail Supervisor • Scheduling/Logistics Assistant
Master's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Business Administration (MBA)

Strengthen leadership, strategy, and data-driven decision making in a flexible online format designed for working professionals across industries.

36 credits 12-18 months ACBSP-accredited 100% online
FinanceHealthcare ManagementManagement
Operations Manager • Marketing Manager/Director • Project/Program Manager • Financial Manager • Business/Strategy Analyst • Supply Chain/Logistics Manager • Project Manager/Director • Healthcare Administrator/Manager
Graduate Certificate • Online

Business Analytics (Certificate)

Turn data into decisions with spreadsheets, SQL, dashboards and data storytelling you can apply immediately at work.

18 credits 9-12 months 100% online
Business Analyst • Data Analyst • Operations Analyst • Marketing Analyst • Financial/Data Reporting Analyst • BI (Business Intelligence) Analyst • Supply Chain Analyst • Customer Insights Analyst
Undergraduate Certificate • Online

Human Resource Management (Certificate)

Build practical skills in recruiting, compensation, employment law, HRIS and employee relations for people-ops roles.

18 credits 9-12 months 100% online
HR Coordinator • HR Specialist • Talent Acquisition Coordinator/Recruiter • Benefits Coordinator • Training & Development Coordinator • Employee Relations Assistant • People Operations Associate
Bachelor's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Integrated Business (BS)

Customize a business degree with practical concentrations.

120 credits 4 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Business Analyst • Account Manager • Operations Coordinator • Project Coordinator • Sales Representative / Territory Rep • Customer Success Manager • Marketing Coordinator
Graduate Certificate • Online

Intercollegiate Athletic Administration (Certificate)

Explore college athletics operations—compliance, facilities/events, communications and student-athlete support.

12 credits 6-9 months 100% online
Athletics Compliance Coordinator • Facilities & Events Coordinator (Athletics) • Athletics Communications Coordinator • Academic Support Coordinator (Student-Athletes) • Ticketing & Promotions Coordinator • Equipment Operations Coordinator • Game Operations Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Management (BS)

Lead teams, improve processes and deliver results across industries.

120 credits 4 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Operations Supervisor • Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager • Retail/Store Manager • Training & Development Coordinator • Logistics/Distribution Coordinator • Customer Success Manager
Bachelor's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Marketing (BS)

Learn market research, digital campaigns and brand strategy.

120 credits 4 years ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Marketing Specialist • Digital Marketing Specialist • Social Media Manager • Content Marketing Specialist • Brand Coordinator • SEO/SEM Specialist • Market Research Analyst • Account Executive (agency/client services)
Dual Master's Degree • Online(MBA) ACBSP-accredited, (MSN) CCNE-accredited

MBA–MSN (Dual Degree)

Combine business strategy with nursing leadership—finance, operations, quality improvement and population health—to lead patient care and administrative teams across healthcare settings.

36 credits (24 MBA + 12 MSN) 18-24 months ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Healthcare Administrator • Nurse Manager / Unit Manager • Clinical Operations Manager • Service Line Director • Population Health Manager • Case Management Supervisor • Practice Manager (Clinic/Group) • Nursing Informatics Manager • Healthcare Project Manager
Dual Master's Degree • Online(MBA) ACBSP-accredited, (MSW) CSWE-accredited

MBA–MSW (Dual Degree)

Pair management with social work—program design, budgeting, analytics and policy—to lead high-impact services in nonprofit, human-services and behavioral-health organizations.

36 credits (24 MBA + 12 MSW) 18-24 months ACBSP-accredited, CSWE-accredited 100% online
Program Director (Human Services) • Nonprofit Operations Manager • Behavioral Health Administrator • Community Services Director • Grants/Program Manager • Policy & Advocacy Manager • Social Impact/Program Analyst • Child & Family Services Manager • Homeless Services Program Manager
Master's Degree • OnlineACBSP-accredited

Professional Accountancy (MAcc)

Build advanced skills in financial reporting, assurance, taxation and analytics to step into senior accounting and early leadership roles.

30 credits 9 to 12 months ACBSP-accredited 100% online
Senior Accountant • External or Internal Auditor • Financial Reporting Analyst (SEC/GAAP) • Cost Accounting Analyst • Compliance/Controls Analyst (SOX) • Treasury/GL Analyst • Revenue/Technical Accounting Analyst
Undergraduate Certificate • Online

Quality Assurance Technician (Certificate)

Learn documentation control, inspection and measurement, GMP/ISO basics and root-cause problem-solving to maintain product quality.

15 credits 6-12 months 100% online
QA Technician • Quality Control Inspector • Production Quality Auditor • Document Control Technician • Calibration Technician • Incoming Materials Inspector • GMP/ISO Compliance Technician • Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) Technician
Graduate Certificate • Online

Taxation (Graduate Certificate)

Apply federal, state and business tax concepts in research, compliance and planning across real-world scenarios.

12 credits 6-9 months 100% online
Corporate Tax Analyst / Tax Specialist • Indirect (Sales & Use) Tax Analyst • Payroll Tax Specialist • Trusts & Estates Tax Analyst • Compliance/Controls Analyst (Tax) • Tax Advisor in public or private practice






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Why PennWest for Business & Management

PennWest is one of the most affordable online education options, with many programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Our online students receive the same high-quality education as those on campus, taught by the same experienced professors.

Success Coaches are dedicated to guiding online students through their unique needs, connecting them with tutoring, faculty advisors, and virtual workshops on essential skills like time management and test-taking strategies.

The PennWest Career Center, including the Internship Center, is committed to providing every student with a professional advantage. Career coaches work with students to develop and achieve their career goals, connecting them with professional networks and opportunities through strong employer and alumni relationships.

Featured Faculty

Learn from the same experienced professors who teach on our campuses. They bring industry insight, practical projects, and one-to-one support to every online course.

Dr. Stephanie Adam

Dr. Stephanie Adam

DBA, SHRM-SCP

MBA Program Coordinator

Full-time business faculty member who coordinates the PennWest MBA and brings practitioner insight from human resources leadership.

HR StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership
Dr. Asri Jantan

Dr. Asri Jantan

PhD

Associate Professor of Marketing

Dr. Jantan is an associate professor in marketing at PennWest Edinboro with long service in the PASSHE system and active involvement in professional marketing associations.

Marketing strategyConsumer/market analysisInternational/global marketing context
Dr. Kimberly Yost

Dr. Kimberly Yost

PhD

Assistant Professor of Management

Dr. Yost’s scholarship examines how popular culture shapes our understanding of leadership, informing her teaching in management and leadership studies.

Leadership studiesManagement pedagogyPopular culture & leadership

Business & Management — What You’ll Learn

Build practical skills employers ask for: financial decision-making, data analysis, project and people leadership, strategic marketing, operations and process improvement. Courses emphasize hands-on tools and scenarios so you can bring value to your current role right away and prepare for the next one.

 

 

 
Finance & analysis
 
Marketing & growth
 
Project & people leadership
 
Operations & process improvement
 
Data-driven decisions
 
Strategy & innovation


How Online Learning Works Here

Courses are designed for busy professionals: clear weekly modules, active faculty engagement and opportunities to collaborate with classmates. You’ll have access to Success Coaches for planning and time management, plus Career Coaches for résumés, interviews and networking. Transfer-friendly pathways and stackable certificates can help you finish faster.

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Admissions & Costs

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Shujuane Martin '01, '03

Named Chief Operating Officer in 2019, Martin serves as the leader of the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. Martin, who earned her degrees in business administration, manages a $23 million budget for the organization, which operates over 24 programs and has more than 300 employees.

Shujuane Martin

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At PennWest, all bachelor’s, associate, and master’s business degree programs are accredited by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs).

Yes—Global Online delivers programs online; many (including the MBA) are 100% online, with flexible/asynchronous options. Check each program page for format specifics.

 

The same faculty who teach on campus teach our online courses (not graduate TAs).

You’re paired with Success Coaches for planning, study skills, and connections to tutoring; you also have access to Career Coaches for résumés, interviews, and job search.

 

Yes. PennWest evaluates transfer credits and also reviews military credit, PLA, CLEP/DANTES/AP; Pennsylvania’s statewide transfer system helps many community-college credits carry over.

 

Time varies by program, pace, and transfer credits. Online courses often run asynchronously with weekly deadlines, and PennWest advises against taking a full load while working full-time—your Success Coach will help plan the right schedule. See each program page for total credits.

 

How much does it cost? Do online students pay the same fees?

See current Tuition & Fees for undergraduate and graduate programs. You won’t pay fees for on-campus services, and many students qualify for competitive non-resident tuition.

 

Yes. PennWest has options for scholarships, grants, federal aid, and payment plans on the Affording College pages.

 

Yes. The Military & Veterans Services team helps with transferring military credits and using GI Bill®/Tuition Assistance, National Guard/Reserve benefits, and more.

 

MBA–MSN: MBA is ACBSP; MSN is CCNE.

MBA–MSW: MBA is ACBSP; MSW is CSWE. 

PennWest runs online terms across the year and hosts virtual info sessions regularly. Your Enrollment Support team can help you choose the best upcoming start for your program.

Yes. Each student works with a career coach for one-on-one guidance (career paths, résumé, interviews, internships)—and you can even connect with the Career Center before enrollment.

 

 

 

 

 

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More About PennWest Global Online

PennWest Global Online offers flexible, high-quality online education designed to fit your busy lifestyle. Our programs provide the same rigorous curriculum and expert faculty as our on-campus offerings, ensuring you receive a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. With a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PennWest Global Online empowers you to advance your education and career from anywhere in the world.

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Believe in your potential and take the leap – apply to PennWest today and start your journey toward a brighter future.