Online Business Colleges

Business Degree Programs and Careers

Whether you're working toward an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in business, you'll take courses in basic aspects of business, such as marketing, operations and finance. You might specialize in one of these business functions, or you might pursue a degree geared to a particular industry. For example, a degree in healthcare management will position you to lead a hospital or other healthcare facility. An online business degree program can be a great option, since attending college online allows you to work while going to school. This enables you to advance your career by immediately applying in the office what you learn in the virtual classroom. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists over two dozen occupations, from financial manager and top executive to funeral director and insurance underwriter, that fall under the business management and business/financial operations categories. So business degrees are versatile credentials, but in choosing a degree program, it's wise to think about what your career goals are and what areas of specialization are in demand. You can get started by checking out the 2008-2018 growth rate and 2008 median income, as reported by the BLS, for the four careers below:

Human Resource Specialist in Compensation, Benefits and Job Analysis:

• 24%
• $53,860

Financial Analyst:

• 20%
• $73,150

Medical/Health Services Manager:

• 16%
• $80,240

Computer/Information Systems Manager:

• 17%
• $112,210

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