Business Programs
Become a dynamic business professional.
Excel in Business
From leading teams to financial analysis, the fully online business programs at American College of Education (ACE) can equip you with the skills and business acumen you need to build a fulfilling and successful career in business. Every organization in every field needs knowledgeable business professionals to manage people, organizational change, operations, finances and strategy. With a business program from ACE, you’ll be prepared to step into those roles.
You’ll learn through asynchronous coursework that fits within your busy weekly schedule. This flexibility, paired with our transparent, low-cost tuition, means your education at ACE can help you move forward while managing your time commitments and reducing the need for student loan debt.
Skills and Knowledge Gained
ACE’s business degrees cover the knowledge and strategies you need to become and advance your career as a confident business professional. From foundational professional skills to advanced leadership theories, we offer programs that develop the skills you need at every stage of your career. Here are just some of the ones that you can learn:
- Developing individual management and leadership styles
- Effective communication, advocacy and collaboration strategies
- Building trust and coalitions in the workplace
- Improve time-management and efficiency
- Ethical and evidence-based decision making
- Assess business conditions using systems thinking
- Collecting, organizing and assessing relevant data
- Budget planning, auditing and financial reporting
Business Career Alignment
We offer online business programs that cater to every stage of your career journey, from a B.S. in Business Administration and Leadership or B.S. in Professional Studies for early professionals to top-level business leadership who wish to pursue their doctorate.
Business Program Admission
Admission requirements for ACE’s business programs vary by academic level. Find detailed admission requirements for your program of interest on the program’s page.
Success Stories
See how ACE’s affordable online programs have helped our students elevate their careers and find success.
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Business Program FAQs
What can you do with a business degree?
A business degree is one of the most flexible degrees you can have, as the knowledge and skills you learn can be applied widely across a range of industries. That means there’s a lot you can do with a business degree and how you use it will largely depend on your career interests and professional strengths. You can pursue more traditional business careers in areas like finance, marketing, accounting, management or human resources. You can also pursue corporate roles within healthcare, tech, higher education, nonprofits or governmental organizations. You could even channel your passions through entrepreneurship and create your own business.
How difficult is an online MBA?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs have a reputation for being difficult. That’s largely because its courses cover complex topics, like finance, accounting, economics and statistics. Online MBA programs can also be challenging due to their fast pace, where you are expected to learn high-level content within a short amount of time. It’s important to recognize that a high-quality online MBA program should be rigorous, but they are also doable with the right preparation. You’ll also want to make sure you choose a program with a format and schedule that fits your needs. To learn more about MBA difficulty and the best ways to prepare, read our in-depth blog post.
Is an online business degree respected by employers?
In short, yes. Improvements in technology, accreditation and program design have changed how employers view online business degree programs. In many cases, hiring managers focus less on how a degree was earned and more on the accreditation of the program paired with what the candidate can do. For a deeper exploration into this question, read our blog post, where we dive into the growing popularity of online business degrees and how employers view them.
What is the cost of an online MBA?
The cost of an online MBA can vary widely. School ranking and perceived reputation, public vs. private institution, in-state vs. out-of-state tuition – these are just some of the factors that can influence the cost. The most expensive online MBAs can be upwards of $100,000. According to CollegeTuitionCompare, the average tuition and fees for MBAs for the 2024-2025 academic year were $10,867 for in-state and $19,485 for out-of-state students.1 With MBAs typically requiring more than one academic year to complete, even the most reasonable in-state prices can add up. Compare this to the online MBA program at ACE which has a total cost of $9,109.2
Can you work full-time while completing an online business degree?
Typically, you can. The advantage of completing a business degree online is having the flexibility to learn and complete coursework asynchronously.
1CollegeTuitionCompare. Accessed May 6, 2026.
2This is an estimated value of the cost for tuition and fees. Amounts may vary depending on number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, receipt of institutional scholarship and/or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.