Accounting (AS)
Start your path in financial reporting and decision support.

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

Dr. Asri Jantan

Dr. Kimberly Yost
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.”
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.