B.S. Degrees in Business
Graduate READY for professional success
Elevate Your Career with Illinois College’s Online Bachelor of Science Degrees in Business
Online B.S. Business Degree Options
Accounting
Agribusiness Management
Business Administration
Healthcare Management
Human Resources Management
Management
Marketing
Graduate READY for a successful business career with Illinois College’s 100% online bachelor’s degrees in business. Gain specialized skills through programs in Accounting, Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Management, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, and Marketing. Designed to meet the demands of today’s dynamic business landscape, you’ll receive a solid foundation in fundamentals of economics, accounting, business communication and business ethics in whichever program you choose.
- Benefit from hands-on experience through real-world case studies, internships and business degree courses with in-depth business training. Prepare to tackle challenges with confidence in any business environment.
- Take classes when and where it best fits your life with our 100% online Bachelor of Science degrees in business. Successfully juggle the requirements of college with your personal and professional responsibilities.
- Receive personalized attention from our business school faculty, all of whom have real-world business experience and care about your individual career path.
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Spring classes begin January 14, 2025.
Go far with support from highly qualified business faculty
Receive the individual attention you desire from our business faculty, all of whom are seasoned professionals with extensive real-world experience. Plus, a required internship will help you Graduate READY with relevant, marketable industry skills. Your dedicated faculty advisor will help prepare you to master your job interview or submit an exceptional graduate school application.
A business bachelor’s degree that sets you apart from the competition
With support from our highly qualified business faculty, you’ll Graduate READY to successfully enter the world of work or apply to graduate school. Bachelor of Business graduates are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2032, with 911,400 openings projected each year.
Annual salary you could earn:
Human Resources Specialists
Accountants and Auditors
Budget Analysts
Finish your online B.S. degree in business faster
Complete the program online in about 15 months, prepared to succeed in today’s global marketplace through engaging, skill-building courses.
Classes you’ll take
Core Courses (Required for all programs)
- EC 105 Principles of Economics
- AC 231 Principles of Accounting
- CO 210 Business Communication
- MG 491 Senior Capstone
Additional courses will vary based on your choice of specialization. Each program includes coursework specific to the subject, as well as elective courses. Connect with an Illinois College enrollment coach for details!
Degree Options
Accounting
Designed for adults who want a rewarding career in an in-demand field and are looking for a flexible program that allows them to learn on their schedule.
Each accounting course is instructed by expert faculty members who incorporate years of field experience into their lessons. Through the online bachelor’s in accounting curriculum, you’ll explore field essentials and become proficient in key topics, including:
- Economics
- Financial accounting
- Concepts of auditing
- Income tax
- Business ethics
- Risk assessment
- Statistics
Our capstone accounting course also allows you to apply your business and accounting skills through hands-on experience in an optional internship. You can also enhance your employment options further through a double major in management, marketing, or organizational and strategic communication.
Business Administration
Designed for working adults who want to earn their education in a convenient format, finish their four-year degree, and enter management positions.
A comprehensive curriculum and in-depth business training prepare you to lead others with expertise and competence. You’ll learn to think critically, write and speak effectively, work in teams and successfully solve complex problems. Additionally, you’ll study key topics like:
- Accounting
- Business communication
- Economics
- Ethics
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Strategic management
You’ll also take part in a degree capstone course, providing practical training designed to help you become an effective manager and leader.
Healthcare Management
Designed for individuals seeking a program that helps them advance their career with business and leadership skills, whether they currently work in healthcare or have a non-healthcare background and would like to enter the field in a non-clinical role.
You’ll gain the essential business and management skills needed for an in-demand healthcare leadership career. Through an interactive learning environment, you’ll explore a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on problem-solving and solutions. Expert faculty members incorporate real-world healthcare management experience into each lesson. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by completing a career-focused internship at an approved healthcare agency or your current place of employment.
Human Resources Management
Designed for adults seeking a human resources management degree program that allows them to learn on their schedules and get SHRM-CP certified, whether they are current human resources professionals striving to move into management roles or individuals seeking a degree program that provides the skills needed to Graduate READY for a new career field.
You’ll gain the essential business and management skills needed for an in-demand human resources leadership career. Through an interactive learning environment, you’ll explore a liberal arts curriculum that focuses on problem-solving and solutions. Expert faculty members incorporate real-world human resources management experience into each lesson. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by completing a career-focused internship at an approved human resources agency or your current place of employment.
Gain hands-on experience through exclusive internship opportunities, interact with your professors, and share your ideas with classmates as you explore courses on diverse topics, including:
- Acquisition techniques
- Business and communication ethics
- Business law
- Intercultural communication.
- Organizational behavior
- Principles of accounting and economics
- Talent retention
Management
Designed for working adults who want to earn their education in a convenient format, finish their four-year degree, and enter management positions.
You’ll learn to think critically, write and speak effectively, work in teams, and successfully solve complex problems. Additionally, you’ll study key topics like:
- Accounting
- Business communication
- Economics
- Ethics
- Financial management
- Human resources
- Marketing
- Strategic management
You’ll also take part in a degree capstone course, providing practical training designed to help you become an effective manager and leader.
Marketing
Designed for individuals looking to pursue marketing-related careers in business, and seeking a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Marketing before pursuing their MBA or another graduate degree.
As a student, you will learn to create effective marketing strategies that make an impact and improve business outcomes. This program provides a deep understanding of business topics like:
- Economics
- Management
- Promotion
- Social media
The program culminates with the chance to work with a company on a semester-long project and solve a real-world marketing problem, so you graduate READY for the next step in your career.
Unlike other programs, the estimated length for this program is 1.5—2.5 Years.