Gain the skills you need to succeed in any industry.
The world needs business leaders who can bring dynamic solutions to complex problems and meet today’s challenges head-on. Whether you want to work for a Fortune 500 company, develop the digital marketing strategy for an NGO, or start your own venture — you can position yourself for a lucrative career by earning an in-demand degree, certificate or microcredential online.
Oregon State University’s top-ranked online business and communications programs are developed and taught by Oregon State faculty who are corporate leaders, experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, content creators and world-class researchers. Network among professionals who can help you get where you’re going faster.
Explore all that OSU has to offer in natural resources online bachelor's degrees.
Browse online business and communications programs
44 programs in business and communications available
Undergraduate degrees (15)
Accounting
B.S.
Learn to make financial decisions and drive strategy in a large or small business, government or nonprofit organization.
Data analysis Financial reporting Auditing Forecasting Financial analysis Tax preparation Risk and opportunity assessment
Public accounting auditor Corporate accountant Business valuation Internal auditor Tax auditor Controller Budget analyst Financial analyst
Business Administration
B.A. or B.S.
Learn to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, and choose from in-demand specializations that set you apart in the competitive job market.
Public speaking Entrepreneurship Marketing Managing teams Financial planning Leadership development Workplace culture
Digital marketing manager Entrepreneur Guest services manager Operations manager Sports marketing specialist Human resources officer Market researcher
Business Analytics
B.S.
Integrate datasets and tools to address business challenges, mitigate risk and gain a deep understanding of business operations, customers and markets.
Financial accounting Microeconomics Operations management Calculus for management Managerial accounting International business
Global intelligence director Market research analyst Quantitative analyst Business analyst Operations manager Logistician Data scientist
Business Information Systems
B.A. or B.S.
Become an innovator at the intersection of business and technology by serving global organizations and helping businesses gain the insights they need most.
Project management Data management Information systems security Information systems design Business networking Business analytics Application development
Network administrator Project manager Web developer E-commerce developer Technology consultant Systems analyst Revenue management analyst
Contemporary Music Industry
B.A. or B.S.
Tap into your creative interests to become an innovator who has the artistic skill and business savvy to influence modern music practices, media and the entertainment industry.
Music supervising Songwriting Publishing Music theory Composition Entrepreneurship Arts management Writing for film and games
Songwriter Music creator Music writer Business manager Artist/Performer Film score composer Arts manager
Design and Innovation Management
B.S.
Learn how to lead the development of solutions and systems that address modern business challenges in a program that blends analytics and creativity through human-centered design.
Design management Design research Design thinking Digital marketing Prototyping UX/UI research Marketing communications
Product manager Studio manager Creative director Digital marketing specialist UX/UI designer Marketing account manager Project manager
Digital Communication Arts
B.A. or B.S.
Become one of the new media leaders of the future as you learn innovative, cutting-edge industry standards in technology and communications.
Viral content creation Social media strategy Media entrepreneurship Photography Stage design Recording techniques Writing
Social media strategist Content creator Game designer Photographer/videographer Web designer Journalist Advertiser
Economics
B.A. or B.S.
Become a skilled analyst of data, marketing trends and human behavior, so you can help businesses and governments make more informed decisions and influence economic policy for the betterment of all.
Economic policy analysis Cost-benefit analysis Economic modeling Microeconomics Data analysis Macroeconomics Quantitative methods
Financial analyst Economist Business analyst Data analyst Market research analyst Economic consultant Actuary
Finance
B.A. or B.S.
Gain an in-depth understanding of how to invest money and raise funds to influence business operations and impact entrepreneurial ventures in virtually every industry.
Investing Financial management Financial statement analysis Portfolio management Risk management International economics Fixed income securities
Actuary Auditor Loan officer Financial analyst Financial advisor Sales agent Information securities analyst
Hospitality Management
B.A. or B.S.
Develop the advanced knowledge you need to excel in leadership roles within the dynamic hospitality industry, with a focus on service, operations and technology.
Lodging management Hospitality law Labor relations Service management Reputation management Hospitality technology Revenue management and pricing
Hotel manager Restaurant manager Social media coordinator Travel consultant Tour director Winery manager Corporate event planner
Marketing
B.A. or B.S.
Immerse yourself in the science of consumers, products and communications as you develop the expertise to improve business brands through marketing insights.
Consumer insights Marketing and digital communications Marketing management Professional sales Marketing strategy Qualitative research Customer relationship management
Art director Designer Advertising sales Promotions manager Fundraiser Digital marketing manager Public relations specialist
Organizational Leadership
B.A. or B.S.
Become an effective leader who can manage diverse projects and people by gaining the ability to solve problems through strategic communications.
Negotiations Cross-cultural management Compensation management Project management Social entrepreneurship Innovation management Employee recruitment
Sales manager Account manager Financial analyst Chief executive Operations analyst Training and development manager Retail supervisor
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
B.S.
Learn what it takes to deliver insight and analysis that can improve supply chain resiliency and sustainability, and gain skills to solve business problems using knowledge of global logistics systems.
Service and logistics operations Project management Data analytics Forecasting Contract management Demand and inventory planning Process and quality management
Logistics manager Operations manager Materials managers Supply chain analyst Demand planner Supply chain director Inventory manager
Sustainability
B.S. (Postbaccalaureate or double degree)
Gain interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable practices through this double-degree program, and build a career that can impact all aspects of global business, politics, economics and society.
Human impacts on ecosystems Sustainable supply chain management Environmental sociology Natural resource economics Sustainable communities Carbon and greenhouse gas management
Sustainability coordinator Strategic planner Sustainable waste, energy or water manager Environmental monitoring and assessment Urban planner Sustainability researcher Ecotourism
Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership
B.S.
Learn how to facilitate outdoor experiences that respect and protect natural resources and cultural heritage. Gain real-world skills from a program focused on sustainability, justice and equity.
Land use planning Natural resource management Environmental interpretation Program management Sustainability Accessibility in outdoor recreation Public lands policy
Outdoor educator Ecotourism manager Naturalist Park ranger Natural resource planner Recreation manager Outdoor adventure guide
Undergraduate certificates (2)
Design for Social Impact
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn how to apply design thinking to society’s most daunting challenges, so you can make a positive impact across the issues you care about.
Project management Problem solving & innovation Visualization skills Communicating in a professional context Designing solutions for equity & inclusion Team leadership User experience
Product developer Business developer & entrepreneur Nonprofit manager Consultant Graphic designer UX designer Prototype builder Tech-enabled artist
Organizational Leadership
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain strategic communication and leadership skills, and learn how to effectively find, motivate and lead talented employees while running dynamic projects.
Negotiation tactics Project management Team facilitation Leadership Human resources management
Human resources manager Organizational design and strategy lead Product management leader Project manager Talent manager
Undergraduate microcredentials (19)
Business and Professional Writing
Microcredential (introductory)
Sharpen your professional writing and communication skills and gain helpful strategies for creating clear and concise technical documents, presentations and more.
Writing Editing Research Critical thinking Rhetorical analysis Genre knowledge Presentations
Business of Viral Content Creation
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn to strategically analyze and produce content with the intention of building your own platform and brand, and sharpen your content gathering, evaluation and writing skills.
Content development Data analysis Search engine optimization Social media
Consumer Analytics Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Equip yourself with the marketing and analytics skills to make decisions that advance organizations, and learn to apply human behavior principles to various business contexts.
Business intelligence Data mining Marketing Marketing research
Content Development and Production
Microcredential (advanced)
Enhance your creativity and gain the applied skills to visualize a text narrative into an audio/visual media production, and develop the ability to manipulate sound media.
Adobe Creative Suite Branding Media production Storytelling
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Understand digital channels, tools and trends — including search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM) — so you can grow your business and advance its goals.
Search engine optimization Digital marketing Marketing strategies Search engine marketing
Disparities and Discrimination Through an Economic Lens
Microcredential (advanced)
Take part in the economic analysis of disparities with a focus on theories and evidence of discrimination, sources of employment and wage disparities, and policies to remedy economic inequality.
Human capital analysis Public policy analysis Economic analysis of discrimination Measurement of inequality
Economic Foundations
Microcredential (introductory)
Study how institutions allocate resources, the consequences of resource distribution, and learn to analyze decisions in markets and everyday settings.
Analysis of decision-making Economic analysis Market analysis Public policy analysis
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Opportunity Identification
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn design-thinking principles that will help you identify and scale emerging business opportunities, and learn entrepreneurship basics and a framework for process innovation.
Design thinking Innovation Business planning
Innovative Healthcare Leadership
Microcredential (advanced)
Use exercises, simulations and real-world business scenarios to learn the key principles of healthcare management, and discover the forces that shape organizational performance.
Healthcare industry knowledge Healthcare strategy Creative problem-solving Innovation Leadership Strategic decision-making
Innovative Healthcare Management
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to health care delivery systems and create innovative management solutions that better support health care workers and patients.
Organizational leadership Health care system evaluation Entrepreneurship Health care innovation planning Creative problem solving
Occupational Safety in Supply Chain Management
Microcredential (advanced)
Maximize the health and safety of workers by learning how to manage exposures to hazards that come about from the products, processes and services organizations provide.
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) Operations management Supply chain
Organizational Leadership
Microcredential (advanced)
Explore effective leadership styles that best fit your personality and preferences, and develop vital skills in the capacity of mentoring and cross-cultural communication.
Communications Economics Human resources management Leadership
Professional Readiness
Microcredential (introductory)
Acquire the knowledge that employers need most when it comes to hiring and promoting individuals, and become a skilled problem-solver who makes sound decisions.
Communications Finance Planning Research
Professional Sales
Microcredential (introductory)
Study the concepts and principles of effective sales strategies, and become skilled in persuasive communication, personal selling techniques and how to identify opportunities.
Sales and marketing Prospecting Trust-building Communication
Retail Management Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn about all levels of management responsibility related to merchandising and store operations, and gain the ability to effectively market brands, products and services.
Finance Merchandising Retail management Retail operations
Sports Business
Microcredential (introductory)
Empower yourself to develop marketing strategies, evaluate strategic implications of sponsorship and apply analytical skills to improve sports business decision-making.
Data analysis Finance Sales Sports marketing
Supply Chain Analytics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop critical analytical skills and learn how to make data-driven business decisions. Learn how to analyze and improve supply chain challenges using proven, data-informed research methods.
Supply chain analysis Supply chain management Spreadsheet fundamentals Research
Supply Chain Logistics Management and Procurement
Microcredential (advanced)
Discover how to blend practical analysis skills with knowledge of supply chain management, and fine-tune your interpersonal and innovation skills through experiential learning.
Inventory management Supply chain analysis Supply chain management Supply chain planning
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Microcredential (introductory)
Build decision-making skills related to project and inventory management as well as the ability to apply process management concepts needed to solve workplace problems.
Enterprise resource planning Logistics Process improvement Supply chain planning
Graduate degrees (2)
Business
MBA
Gain in-demand business skills through a highly regarded MBA program. Choose from several specialization tracks, which were designed with industry feedback to give you a competitive edge.
Leadership and management Strategic thinking Data analysis Corporate finance Cybersecurity management Human resources management Negotiation techniques
Business operations manager Financial manager Human resources manager Marketing director Health services director Management consultant
Business
MSB
Develop strong business acumen and leadership qualities while gaining the tools to be an expert in the workforce in this MSB program, which offers a variety of specialization options.
Data exploration and visualization Financial and cost analysis Supply chain management Practical business analysis Digital marketing analysis
Sales executive Business intelligence manager Management analyst and consultant Operations manager Industrial production manager Media planner Digital marketing manager
Graduate certificates (6)
Business Analytics
Graduate Certificate
Learn how to integrate information technologies with data science as you manage, mine, explore and analyze large data sets while developing skills that are in high demand.
Business analysis Data visualization Data and text mining Information systems Integrated business analytics Data management Competitive assessment
IT project coordinator Business analyst Systems architect Information technology lead Information architect User experience manager
Business Fundamentals
Graduate Certificate
Become an in-demand professional with knowledge of key business concepts such as operations, finance, law, accounting and marketing that you can immediately put into practice.
Managerial decision-making Operations management Marketing foundations Financial decision-making Technical analysis
Team manager Human resources manager Operations and production architect Executive assistant Project manager Sales representative
Leading and Creating Change
Graduate Certificate
Using practical methods, develop professional leadership skills that are valued by organizations that prioritize social, organizational and environmental health and justice.
Interdisciplinary management Organizational performance Dialogue facilitation Change management Performance evaluation Conflict resolution
Human resources managers Training and development managers Education administrators Community health workers Marketing directors Fundraising directors
Mass Timber
Graduate Certificate
Develop expertise in sustainable construction, and gain skills related to mass timber products and the methods driving innovation in their production, design, fabrication and construction.
Wood product applications Digital design and prefabrication Manufacturing and quality control Sustainable material sourcing Supply chain management Integrated project delivery
Quality assurance managers Supply chain specialists Sustainability consultants Building code analysts Product development managers Market development specialists
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Graduate Certificate
Start your career in a rapidly growing industry by acquiring the skills to manage the flow of products, from sourcing raw materials to transportation to manufacturing.
Manufacturing and service operations Practical business analysis Supply chain analytics Sourcing management Fundamentals of global logistics Supply chain strategy Inventory management
Supply chain planner Strategic sourcing and procurement director Supply chain operations manager Supply chain analyst Supply chain category manager Business strategy developer Operations supervisor
Timber Circular Economy
Graduate Certificate
Study sustainable forest management, life cycle analysis and resource optimization, and learn via real-world applications that aim to reduce waste and enhance the competitive advantage of renewable resources.
Sustainable forest certifications Environmental impact assessment Material recovery strategies Life cycle analysis Service life planning Supply chain optimization
Sustainability manager Supply chain manager Environmental Compliance Manager Policy analyst Quality assurance manager Corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager
Learn more about Oregon State’s online programs in business and communications.
B.S. in Business Administration
On-campus programs
Contact us directly
Our knowledgeable staff of enrollment services specialists will answer your specific questions about OSU Ecampus online degree programs, courses, the application process and how to get started.
8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday
Request
information
To ensure that you receive emails from us, please add "ecampus@oregonstate.edu" and these domains to your safe senders list: “@oregonstate.edu,” “@discover.oregonstate.edu” and “@email.oregonstate.edu.”
† All mobile information you share will remain confidential and will never be given to external sources. Any costs associated with receiving a text message are the responsibility of the individual receiving the message. Opting in to this mobile text messaging service from Ecampus is free of charge, however, message and data rates may apply from your wireless carrier.
