Strayer University Online

Overview

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.

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.

Faculty

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.

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.

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.)

Business And Management

Accounting
Accounting: Acctg Info Sys
Accounting: Advanced
Accounting: CPA Prep
Accounting: Controllership
Accounting: Introductory
Accounting: Taxation
Acquisition and Contract Management
Bus Admin: Acquisition & Contract
Bus Admin: E-Business
Bus Admin: Management
Bus Admin: Small Business Mgmt
Business Admin: Acquisition
Business Admin: Human Resource Management
Business Admin: Management
Business Admin: Marketing
Business Admin: Supply Chain Management
Business Administration
Business Administration - Accounting
Business Administration - Acquisition
Business Administration - Finance
Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Business Administration - Information Systems Management
Business Administration - International Business
Business Administration - Management
Business Administration - Marketing
Business Administration - Professional Studies
Business Administration - Project Management
Business Administration: Acquisition and Contract Management
Business Administration: Banking
Business Administration: Finance
Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Business Administration: Management
Business Administration: Marketing
Decisions Support System Management
Enterprise Resource Management
International Business
Marketing
Professional Accounting: Accounting
Professional Accounting: Accounting Information Systems
Professional Accounting: Controllership
Professional Accounting: Taxation
Systems Development Management

Computer Science And Engineering

Computer Security Management
IS: Computer Security
IS: Database Developer
IS: Database Management
IS: Internetworking Technology
IS: Networking
IS: Programming
IS: Security Administration
IS: Software Engineering
IS: Web Development
Information Systems
Network Management
Software Engineer Management

Education And Teaching

Educational Management
Technology in Education

Family And Social Work

Business Administration - Public Administration
Business Administration: Retail Management
Public Administration

Hospitality

Business Administration - Hospitality and Tourism Management

Liberal Arts

Economics
General Studies

Medical Administration

Business Administration - Health Services Administration
Health Services Administration

Security And Law Enforcement

Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice: Computer Security and Forensics
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice Admin
Criminal Justice: Homeland Security Technology
Criminal Justice: Homeland Security and Emergency Mgt
IS: Homeland Security & Info Sys
IS: Homeland Security & Info Systems
IS: Homeland Security and Info Systems

Strayer University Online Degrees or Coursework

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

Degrees or Coursework

Associate
Bachelor
Diploma
Executive Graduate Certificate
Master
Undergraduate Certificate

Strayer University Online Campus Locations

Online

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