Strayer University Online

Strayer University Online

Overview of Strayer University Online

Strayer University began as a small Maryland college when it was established in 1892. It was known then as Strayer's Business College of Baltimore City. Since that time, Strayer has expanded to 45 campuses in the District of Columbia and 11 eastern states. In 1996, Strayer University Online was established as an online adjunct of the University for the purpose of meeting the educational needs of working adult students in a convenient and flexible format. Strayer Online today offers dozens of degree programs in a wide variety of fields.

Points of Distinction

• Two online class formats: synchronous and asynchronous
• Flexibility and convenience of online learning
• Quarter system allows students to complete courses in four 11-week terms each year
• Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Areas of Study

Strayer offers the same high-quality courses online as it does on its campuses. The University offers dozens of online undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as accounting, business, education, general studies, health services administration, information systems, and public administration. Degree types include MBA, Master of Science, Executive Graduate Certificates, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, Diplomas, and Undergraduate Certificates. All programs offered at Strayer's campuses are also available online.

Strayer University Online Admissions

The application process is easy and can be done online. An online form is available, through which the applicant enters personal data and transcript request info. The application fee can also be paid online.

Strayer University Online Faculty Quality

The Online campus of Strayer University has an experienced faculty whose members understand the realities of today’s business environment. Instructors have been specially trained to facilitate a productive and stimulating online learning experience. All of Strayer's instructors hold at least a master's degree, and many of them also hold a Ph.D. in the field they teach.

Strayer University Online Student Body

Strayer Online's students are mostly working adults seeking to earn degrees while continuing to work full-time. The average student age is 34. Altogether, the University serves about 36,000 adult students who attend classes at one of the campus locations or online.

Strayer University Online Student Life

The online student experience is one of convenience and flexibility. All that is needed is a computer and access to the Internet. All of the necessary software is available free from the school's website or through links. The University also offers online tech support. Synchronous classes meet weekly at a regularly scheduled day and time. Asynchronous courses are designed to accommodate student schedules; students complete their coursework any time day or night but must log in at least once a week.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Business/Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Taxation General

Communication

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Computer Networking

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General
• Computer and Information Systems Security
• System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

Engineering Design

• Computer Software Engineering

Family and Consumer

• Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

Finance

• Accounting and Finance
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Finance General
• Finance and Financial Management Services Other
• International Finance
• Public Finance
• Small Business Administration/Management

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

History

• General Studies

Hospitality Management

• Hospitality Administration/Management General
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

Information Technology

• Computer Programming/Programmer General
• Computer Science General
• Computer and Information Sciences General
• Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
• Information Technology

International

• International Business/Trade/Commerce

Law

• Banking Corporate Finance and Securities Law (LL.M. J.S.D./S.J.D.)
• International Law and Legal Studies (LL.M. J.S.D./S.J.D.)

Management and Administration

• Accounting and Business/Management
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other
• Business Administration Management and Operations Other
• Business Administration and Management General
• Business/Managerial Economics General
• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Finance General
• Finance and Financial Management Services Other
• Human Resources Development
• Human Resources Management and Services Other
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration General
• International Finance
• Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
• Operations Management and Supervision
• Public Administration General
• Public Finance
• Purchasing Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
• Small Business Administration/Management
• Taxation General

Marketing

• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other
• Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
• Marketing Other
• Marketing/Marketing Management General

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Office Management/Administration

Multimedia and Web Design

• Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

Photography and photo journalism

• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Public

• Public Administration General
• Security and Protective Services Other

Teaching

• Teacher Education Multiple Levels

Visual Arts

• Graphic Design

e-Business/ e-Commerce

• E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
• Management Information Systems General

Coursework or Degrees

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Diploma
• Master

Campus Locations

Online

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