How long do business degrees take?

There is not one specific timeline for earning a business degree. The length of each program will depend on different factors, such as if it is an undergraduate or graduate degree, the amount of credits required, incorporating any transfer credits or whether you are completing the degree on a full or part-time basis.

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Q: Do business degree jobs pay well after graduation?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, business and financial occupations have a median annual wage of $79,050 as of May 2023.7

Q: Does GCU offer business degrees online?

Yes. Accredited schools, such as GCU, can provide the same educational experience through online and on-campus learning formats. Students interested in online business degrees can graduate with the same skills that employers may be seeking in their employees.

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Learn to Strategize, Execute and Lead in Business

Earn your business degree from Grand Canyon University and work to become a servant leader by studying the business skills needed to drive organizational success while positively impacting society.

Whether economics, business law, marketing, accounting or management spark your interests, GCU’s business degrees can nurture your entrepreneurial spirit and teach you ethical business practices. Find your passion by fueling your education and career in business.

91%

Percent of employers who hired MBA graduates in 2022^{(See disclaimer 1)}

Programs

Business Degree Programs at GCU

Whether you’re looking to gain a business foundation or take your education to the next level, we offer multiple degree levels of management and leadership degrees both on campus and online. As a student of GCU’s Colangelo College of Business, you’ll experience a combination of collaborative community and specialized knowledge while embracing the student-centric culture and faith integrated education.

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Degrees in business from GCU, at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level, can give you the opportunity to fine tune your business skills, gain leadership experiences and strengthen your critical thinking abilities.

By pursuing a business master’s, doctorate or a certificate program, you will have the opportunity to gain an advanced education and position yourself for potential career growth.

Our on-campus and online business degree programs teach:

Servant leadership

Conscious capitalism

Ethics

Entrepreneurism

Business best practices

Applicable business strategies

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How Business Degrees Can Help Your Career

While earning a business degree does not guarantee any specific career path or advancement in an organization, it can provide you with many benefits that can help you position yourself for your desired career or specific high-level position.

A study by Statista reported that 91% of employers hired MBA graduates in 2022.^{(See disclaimer 1)}

Some of the benefits this degree can provide include:^{(See disclaimer 2,3)}

Versatility in different career opportunities

Practical skill development

Leadership development

Networking opportunities

Transferable skills

942,500

Number of new jobs estimated to open for business and financial occupations from 2024 to 2034^{(See disclaimer 4)}

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Accredited and Respected Business Degrees From GCU

After gaining a strong business foundation in an undergraduate program, you may consider returning to pursue your MBA; studies show that may be a beneficial choice for many graduates.

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Explore Business Degrees Online or in Person

To meet the needs of our students who all have unique lifestyles and different schedules, GCU offers on-campus, evening and online business degree programs. All three modalities can provide you with practical applications and a commitment to excellence by using powerful platforms. From the learning environment of your preference, GCU’s esteemed faculty focuses on servant leadership and can help prepare their business degree students to become independent learners.

GCU’s Commitment to Affordable Education

GCU is committed to keeping its business programs affordable to as many students as possible by not increasing campus tuition since 2009. This tuition freeze stems from our belief in the importance of a quality, attainable education for all.

We understand financing your education is a big investment in your future, which is why GCU offers several tools to help you estimate the cost of financing your bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate in business degree.

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What types of business degree specializations are there?

There is a large selection of different levels of business specializations to choose from to help you gain an understanding of your preferred field. Some of these options include business management, leadership, accounting, marketing or homeland security and emergency management.

How useful is a business degree?

A business degree may be beneficial in a wide assortment of professions. These degrees can equip individuals with a multitude of skills critical for organizational success, such as problem-solving, analytical capabilities and strategic thinking. There is also a positive outlook on job growth within the business domain. According to the BLS, there are 942,500 new jobs estimated to open for business and financial operations occupations from 2024 to 2034.^{(See disclaimer 4)}

Does GCU offer business degrees online?

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Examine various aspects of business, management and leadership functions with a GCU business degree, such as a management and leadership degree or a doctorate in business.

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Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). (2020, September). The Impact of COVID-19 on the Hiring of Business School Graduates: Corporate Recruiters Survey 2020. Retrieved May 2021.
Indeed Editorial Team. (2024, July 30). Are Business Degrees Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide. Indeed. Retrieved Aug. 29, 2024.
Nalea, K. (2024, Sept. 3). Is a Business Degree Worth It? OnlineMBA. Retrieved Sept. 18, 2024.
COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective August 2025, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations retrieved Oct. 1, 2025.
The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Business and Financial Occupations, as of May 2024, retrieved Oct. 1, 2025. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as business and financial occupations, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It is very unlikely that a median salary will reflect an entry-level salary. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.

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Accredited and Respected Business Degrees From GCU

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Learn to Strategize, Execute and Lead in Business

Accredited and Respected Business Degrees From GCU

Business Degree Programs at GCU

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