Advance with online business degree programs designed for working professionals. Study 100% online with the same faculty who teach on campus, choose from bachelor’s, master’s and certificate options, and build job-ready skills in accounting, analytics, marketing, leadership and more. Many programs are ACBSP-accredited and offer transfer-friendly pathways.
Browse bachelor’s, master’s and certificates to find your fit—online business degrees, business management degree online options and specialized certificates. Open any program for courses, admissions and next steps.
Start your path in financial reporting and decision support.
Build advanced skills in auditing, taxation and analytics.
Master debits and credits, AP/AR, payroll basics and Excel skills to support day-to-day finance operations.
Gain a broad foundation in management, marketing and finance.
Strengthen leadership, strategy, and data-driven decision making in a flexible online format designed for working professionals across industries.
Turn data into decisions with spreadsheets, SQL, dashboards and data storytelling you can apply immediately at work.
Build practical skills in recruiting, compensation, employment law, HRIS and employee relations for people-ops roles.
Customize a business degree with practical concentrations.
Explore college athletics operations—compliance, facilities/events, communications and student-athlete support.
Lead teams, improve processes and deliver results across industries.
Learn market research, digital campaigns and brand strategy.
Combine business strategy with nursing leadership—finance, operations, quality improvement and population health—to lead patient care and administrative teams across healthcare settings.
Pair management with social work—program design, budgeting, analytics and policy—to lead high-impact services in nonprofit, human-services and behavioral-health organizations.
Build advanced skills in financial reporting, assurance, taxation and analytics to step into senior accounting and early leadership roles.
Learn documentation control, inspection and measurement, GMP/ISO basics and root-cause problem-solving to maintain product quality.
Apply federal, state and business tax concepts in research, compliance and planning across real-world scenarios.
PennWest offers accredited online business degrees—many recognized by ACBSP—with tuition planning tools and transfer credit evaluation to help you keep an affordable online business degree on budget. Programs are designed to be flexible for work and life.
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.
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.
DBA, SHRM-SCP MBA Program Coordinator Full-time business faculty member who coordinates the PennWest MBA and brings practitioner
insight from human resources leadership. 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. 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.
Dr. Stephanie Adam
HR StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentLeadership
Dr. Asri Jantan
Marketing strategyConsumer/market analysisInternational/global marketing context
Dr. Kimberly Yost
Leadership studiesManagement pedagogyPopular culture & leadership
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.
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.
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.
“I was extremely fortunate to work with diverse interns, experienced financial advisors and compassionate leaders. These individuals taught me the power of building relationships, the importance of understanding others, and the impact of kindness in financial services.”
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.
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.
Believe in your potential and take the leap – apply to PennWest today and start your journey toward a brighter future.