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Innovative Business Degrees for Working Adults

Flexible, career-focused programs designed to help you grow, from your first college experience to advanced leadership.

At National Louis University, business education is built for real life. Whether you’re starting college, working full-time, or advancing into leadership, our programs are designed to meet you where you are and move you forward with purpose.

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A Business Education Ecosystem

Format: Online + Work-Integrated

Best for: Working adults seeking acceleration and career growth
Key Features:

Earn course credit for your full-time job
Earn your degree while working full-time
One course at a time + Professional Skills Seminar each quarter
Leadership-focused curriculum • Accelerated path

Where It Can Take You: Move into leadership roles and advance in your current field

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Format: 100% Online

Best for: Working learners who want flexibility
Key Features:

Fully online coursework
Broad business foundation
Flexible pacing

Where It Can Take You: Build core business knowledge for a range of careers

Format: On-Campus

Best for: First-time college students
Key Features:

Traditional campus experience
In-person instruction
Built-in community

Where It Can Take You: Launch your college journey with strong support and structure

Format: Mostly Online + Monthly On-Campus Class in Lisle, IL

Best for: Learners with an Associate’s Degree who want online flexibility with monthly in-person connection
Format: Mostly online + monthly on-campus class in Lisle, IL
Key Features:

Online coursework
Monthly live classroom experience
Built-in community and accountability
Flexible path for busy learners

Where It Can Take You: Build core business skills while staying connected to faculty, classmates, and campus life

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Format: 100% Online

Best for: Working learners who want flexibility
Key Features:

Fully online coursework
Broad business foundation
Flexible pacing

Where It Can Take You: Build core business knowledge for a range of careers

Format: On-Campus

Best for: First-time college students
Key Features:

Traditional campus experience
In-person instruction
Built-in community

Where It Can Take You: Launch your college journey with strong support and structure

Format: Mostly Online + Monthly On-Campus Class in Lisle, IL

Best for: Learners with an Associate’s Degree who want online flexibility with monthly in-person connection
Format: Mostly online + monthly on-campus class in Lisle, IL
Key Features:

Online coursework
Monthly live classroom experience
Built-in community and accountability
Flexible path for busy learners

Where It Can Take You: Build core business skills while staying connected to faculty, classmates, and campus life

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Format: 100% Online

Best for: Working learners who want flexibility
Key Features:

Complete your degree for $12,000 in as little as 12 months*
Fully online coursework
Broad business foundation
Flexible pacing

Where It Can Take You: Build core business knowledge for a range of careers

Format: Hybird

Best for: Working adults or graduate students
Key Features:

Traditional campus experience
In-person instruction
Built-in community

Where It Can Take You: Launch your college journey with strong support and structure

Format: Mostly Online + Monthly On-Campus Class in Lisle, IL

Best for: Learners with an Associate’s Degree who want online flexibility with monthly in-person connection
Format: Mostly online + monthly on-campus class in Lisle, IL
Key Features:

Online coursework
Monthly live classroom experience
Built-in community and accountability
Flexible path for busy learners

Where It Can Take You: Build core business skills while staying connected to faculty, classmates, and campus life

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Format: 100% Online

Best for: Working learners who want flexibility
Key Features:

Fully online coursework
Broad business foundation
Flexible pacing

Where It Can Take You: Build core business knowledge for a range of careers

Format: 100% Online or Hybrid

Best for: Professionals ready to advance into leadership
Key Features:

Designed for working professionals
Applied, strategic learning
Leadership and decision-making focus

Where It Can Take You: Advance into management and senior leadership roles

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Best for: Experienced professionals and executives
Format: Advanced / hybrid
Key Features:

Research + real-world application
Executive-level focus
Terminal degree

Where It Can Take You: Lead organizations, drive innovation, and influence the field

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There Is More Than One Way to Earn a Business Degree

Your life, schedule, and goals matter. That’s why NLU offers several business degree options designed for different kinds of learners, from first-time college students to working adults to experienced professionals ready for advanced leadership.

Some students want the flexibility of fully online learning. Some want a campus experience. Some want the best of both worlds, with online coursework and monthly in-person connection. Others are ready for graduate study through an MBA or DBA.

Wherever you are starting, NLU has a business pathway designed to help you build practical skills, grow as a leader, and take the next step in your career.