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Start your path to a career in business with an Associate of Science degree in Accounting. Graduates of this program will be well qualified to assist top level auditors and accountants. Students also gain skills in invoicing, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and accounting reporting.

As an online Accounting degree, you are able to continue your current employment and other responsibilities while furthering your education and opening the door to future career opportunities. All credits from this associate’s degree can also be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.

Students can expect to study topics such as:

• Information systems
• Statistics
• Business law and ethics
• Management
• Marketing

With an Associate of Science in Business Administration, you will be ready to enter the world of business in a variety of support positions. You will build skills in effective oral and written communication and learn about the many functional areas of business. Coursework focuses in particular on business management skills.

This online Business Administration degree program allows you to continue your current work and other obligations while preparing for future success. All credits from this associate degree also transfer into the school’s business bachelor’s degree programs.

Some of the areas you will study in this program include:

• Accounting
• Business mathematics
• Information systems
• Economics
• Management
• Marketing

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management provides flexibility for students who are employed or have other obligations. This online HR Management degree is beneficial for those who are already in the HR field and wish to enhance their success or for those who want to enter the field.

Courses provide knowledge and skills regarding the relationship of Human Resources within the business administration field. Students gain skills in customer service, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and decision making. Topics covered include economics, accounting, management information systems, finance, business law and ethics, marketing, labor relations, and more.

The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management provides flexibility for students who are employed or have other obligations. The online Business Management degree is beneficial for those who are already in Management and wish to enhance their success or for those who want to gain new skills to advance their careers.

Courses are designed to ensure students are prepared to obtain employment in management positions within the business field by providing key skills in problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and decision making.  Students study topics including economics, finance, business law and ethics, marketing, and managerial and payroll accounting.

The online bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing provides flexibility for students who are employed or have other obligations. This online Marketing degree is beneficial for those who already work in the field and wish to enhance their success or for those who want to gain new skills and change their career trajectory.

Courses are designed to ensure students are prepared to obtain employment in Marketing positions in the business world by providing key skills in problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and decision making. Students study topics including economics, finance, business law and ethics, marketing, and managerial and payroll accounting.

Marketing students will gain skills and knowledge in:

• Marketing research
• Consumer behavior
• Sales and personal selling
• Sports marketing
• Social media and e-marketing
• International marketing

This online MBA program is designed specifically for the working professional. The graduate degree is intended to enhance your professional skill set and advance your career.

You will have the opportunity to improve your communication, accounting, research, and management skills. The Master of Business Administration degree online gives you the flexibility to learn around your career and personal obligations.

Some of the courses you can anticipate as a student include:

• Business research methods
• Financial and managerial accounting
• Strategic management and operational planning
• Leadership and organizational behavior

The online Master of Science in Strategic Management was built with busy professionals in mind, providing flexibility for those who are employed or have other obligations. This degree focuses on practical application of leadership and managerial skills necessary in today’s business world, and allows professionals to take the next step in the journey towards positive professional leadership.

Graduates are able to better understand the strategies and tactics that allow businesses to operate in a wholly ethical manner, and have the ability to lead positively, make better business decisions, and grow their organizations while practicing Christian values.

Oakland City University offers an online Associate of Arts in Christian Studies degree that is well suited for students who wish to enhance their knowledge on general education subjects and Christian values.  This program provides individuals with the opportunity to attain various entry-level positions and develop specialized knowledge in religious studies.  Students will develop an appreciation for their Christian calling and the impact of the Bible and Christianity on Western Civilization.  The curriculum empowers Christian leaders with strong morals, focused values, and ethical standards while supporting students’ spiritual formation and academic excellence. 

The program features three core competencies, the Head, Heart, and Hands, which are seen through these outcomes:

• Thinking Theologically
• Living Faithfully
• Serving Effectively

The online Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Oakland City University is designed for those preparing to serve Christ.  This program equips those with a call to ministry with biblical knowledge and practical skills that are used to enter the ministry full-time.  The curriculum shapes modern Christian leaders through a variety of courses that include biblical and historical/theological studies and practical ministry topics.  Students will learn to analyze diverse viewpoints in light of intellectual traditions of the Christian church, model appropriate perspectives and practices for engagement in society and the church, and conduct essential ministry practices.  You will also learn to understand and value the mission and ministry of local congregations, embody the moral and spiritual integrity of the pastor, and perform the basic duties of a leader in a local congregation.  

There are several specializations available, including:

• Christian Education 
• Christian Missions 
• Pastoral Ministry