# Online business courses Whether you’re looking to position yourself for new opportunities or exploring management roles within your organization, prepare for the road ahead with online business courses in key areas like accounting, finance, economics, human resources and more. Online checkout process Frequent start dates 5-6 week courses ## Find your business courses [Learn about Cost of Attendance (COA)](/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html#course) ## Interested in earning a degree or certificate? [Find a program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) ## Why take online business courses with us? In business, you need to be quick to adapt to a changing environment. Our courses are 5-6 weeks long, which means you’ll be able to manage work and life while developing the knowledge and skills you need to gain a competitive edge in your field. Choose from 150+ business courses Whether you need to refresh or advance your business skills, or finish up a few more courses to help you graduate, you have a large variety of undergraduate and graduate courses to pick from. Learn from business leaders   From CEOs and CFOs to directors and managers, our faculty are professionals who bring an average of 15+ years of robust business experience to the classroom. Get affordable pricing Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it. ## BUILD TOWARD SOMETHING BIGGER ## Consider a degree If you like the way these online business courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward one of these ACBSP-accredited degree programs. ### Bachelor degree #### Bachelor of Science in Business [Get the details](/online-business-degrees/business-bachelors-degree.html) ### masters degree #### Master of Business Administration [Get the details](/online-business-degrees/master-business-administration-degree.html) ## Frequently asked questions Expand AllCollapse All ### What are business courses like at University of Phoenix? Our business courses employ a Learn-Practice-Apply model, which allows you to develop the in-demand skills employers are looking for. You’ll have the opportunity to improve your performance by mastering practice assignments prior to the completion of final, summative course assignments. This helps you focus on higher-level problem-solving and decision-making skills and the added value you can provide to support specific employer needs.   ### What types of business courses are offered? You can take courses in areas like: - [Accounting](/online-courses/accounting.html) - [Business management](/online-courses/management.html) - Data analytics - [Digital marketing](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-courses/mkt440.html) - [Finance](/online-courses/finance.html) - [Leadership](/online-courses/leadership.html) - [Marketing](/online-courses/marketing.html) - [Project management](/online-courses/project-management.html) ### Do you have any courses that would prepare me for the SHRM exam? Yes, several courses from our Human Resource certificate programs align with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)1exam. However, it is always recommended that after you complete the Human Resources Management courses that you take the time to continue studying for the SHRM exam outside of the classroom.  1SHRM® SHRM is a registered trademark of Society for Human Resource Management. ### Why do I need a bachelor’s degree to take graduate level courses? To make sure you’re prepared to take on our master’s courses, you need to complete a bachelor’s degree and meet all the prerequisites required before you enroll. --- ## Get your course transcript After you’ve completed your online business courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice. [Request transcripts](/student-resources/transcripts.html) Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at[(866) 354-1800](tel:8663541800). --- ### Interested in learning more about our courses? Have questions about our business courses? Speak with an enrollment representative. [Call us: 866-354-1800](tel:18663541800) Need help now? Connect with an enrollment representative right away. ## Browse online business articles - [How to Become an Operations Director](/articles/business/how-to-become-an-operations-director) — Online Degrees | March 27, 2026 • 6 minutes - [Common Management Interview Questions](/articles/business/common-management-interview-questions-and-answers) — Online Degrees | March 17, 2026 • 11 minutes - [How to Become a Business Intelligence Analyst](/articles/business/how-to-become-a-business-intelligence-analyst) — Online Degrees | February 26, 2026 • 6 minutes Load More...