School of Business
Thank you for visiting JIU’s School of Business. It takes much more than desire to succeed in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced business environment. You need to be innovative and strategic; you need to know how to communicate effectively, meet objectives, and lead with integrity. You must be The Total Professional™.
We offer an array of online business programs to choose from - you will find the perfect area of study to reach all of your personal and professional goals.
Become the ultimate professional. JIU supports your commitment to success by not only providing a quality, relevant education but also by supporting your lifelong career planning. As a student – and alumnus – you will have access to the Total Professional Advantage™ 2.0, an exclusive career development portal and program customized just for you! For more information, visit TPA™ .
Maximize your potential. We provide the foundation for your success by offering exceptional multidisciplinary courses that perfectly balance theory with real-world application. In addition, because you will earn your degree while you work, there will be no lag time in putting the practical skills and knowledge you gain into use.
Learn from the best. Our faculty hail from some of the most distinguished institutions in the world and have developed courses that embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, cross-cultural perspective, and technological advances that will give you the edge in the global marketplace. Our interactive, personalized, and flexible online format is designed for the busy professional who seeks a quality, yet convenient, education.
JIU is the gold standard online university®. If you’re ready to take the next step to build your business acumen and advance your career, we are committed to help you achieve success.
Business Administration Certificate Programs
Associate of Arts in Business Administration Specializations
Associate of Science in Digital Media Specializations
Accelerated Bachelors to Masters Business Specializations
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication Specializations
Bachelor of Business Administration Specializations
Master of Arts in Business Communication Specializations
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| MABC in Entrepreneurship |
| MABC in Leadership and Influence |
| MABC in Leading the Customer-Driven Organization |
| MABC in Project Management |
Master of Business Administration Specializations
Doctorate in Business Administration Specializations
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Message
from the Dean
Richard C. Thompson, PhD
Welcome to our school! Designed to provide the latest, professionally oriented and authentically based educational environment for today's leaders, our exceptional undergrad and graduate business programs will help you reach your goals. Read more from Dr. Thompson.
The JIU® School of Business is proud to announce that it is one of the first 100 signatories to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). The PRME was developed as a framework for “academic institutions to advance corporate social responsibility through the incorporation of universal values into curricula and research.” The School of Business has incorporated the concepts of Corporate Responsibility and Effective and Ethical Global Leadership throughout its programs. JIU will further incorporate concepts of Sustainable Global Growth and actively encourage the students in its graduate programs to research and promote these principles.
Professional Association
JIU’s School of Business is a proud member of the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Learn more about this organization.


