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Be part of nationally recognized programs in business and communication

Prepare for the C-suite. Communicate your vision to prospective clients. Create an ad campaign that influences culture. No matter where you want to take your career in business or communication, you’ll find a BGSU Online program that will equip you with the knowledge and skills for success. We offer everything from graduate certificates in corporate communication to one of the best online MBA programs in the nation.

Choose from 16 business and communication-related programs that fit your goals
96% satisfaction rating from students reflects our value and reputation
Receive academic support through tutoring, workshops and tailored academic coaching
BGSU is the only university in Ohio and one of just ten in the nation to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs, recognizing that our programs provide the critical services needed for student success and that we use student feedback to continuously improve those services

16 business and communication programs, limitless possibilities for your career journey

Associate Degree

Technical Studies (Firelands)

Bachelor's Programs

Degree-completion programs designed for working professionals with an associate degree who want to advance their careers.

Liberal Studies
Management and Technology
Six Flags Resort and Attraction Management

Graduate Certificates

Strategic Communication Certificate
Supply Chain Management Certificate
Technical Writing Certificate

Master's Programs

Business Administration (MBA)
- MBA also available with the following concentrations
  - Accounting
  - Finance
  - Marketing
  - Supply Chain Management
English: Professional Writing and Rhetoric Specialization
Media and Communication: Strategic Communication and Social Media

Executive Master's Program

Organization Development

Doctoral Program

Organization Development and Change

Built to fit your lifestyle

Earn a degree in 24 months or less
Learn from anywhere, at your pace
Choose from 7- or 15-week online courses
Turn your work experience into course credit
Access to financial aid and scholarships
GMAT/GRE not required
Select from multiple start dates
Dedicated support for veterans and military students, along with ways to apply your GI benefits toward graduation

#1 public university in Ohio for career prep

The Wall Street Journal

As a BGSU Online student you have access to a Career Design Coaching team ready to help you with:

Career prototyping: explore hands-on opportunities tailored to your career interests, no matter where you’re located
Industry connections: access our Falcon Professional Network, exclusive to BGSU, to connect with alumni, employer partners and fellow students
Job support: from perfecting your resume to landing your dream role, the Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections is a resource to guide you at every step

With our support, you'll graduate career-ready and connected, fully prepared to advance in your career.

Why BGSU?

Sixth consecutive year
#1 university in Ohio – big or small, public or private – students would choose again

The Wall Street Journal

BGSU is the only university in Ohio and one of only a handful in the nation to earn the
Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs

One of America's
best colleges

Money Magazine

Both the U.S. News & World Report and the Military Times' Best for Vets rank BGSU as
#1 university in the Midwest for supporting veterans and military students

Let nothing stand in your way

When it comes to your education, we don’t believe in barriers.

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Updated: 10/14/2025 04:02PM