Ellis College Online offers Undergraduate Programs in Arts and Sciences, Business, Communications and Information Technology (IT)

Bachelor of Arts

BA - English (Literature & Culture)


The Ellis College online English major is designed to prepare you with excellent communication skills that are critical in today's fast-changing professional settings. This diverse and structured curriculum offers opportunities to pursue your own professional interests, and to shape your own education through work in a second field, along with a generous allotment of electives. This online program leads to the Bachelor's of Arts degree in English. For this area of specialization, students must select five elective courses in Literature and Culture.

BA - English (Professional Writing)

The Ellis College online English major is designed to prepare you with excellent communication skills that are critical in today's fast-changing professional settings. This diverse and structured curriculum offers opportunities to pursue your own professional interests, and to shape your own education through work in a second field, along with a generous allotment of electives. This online program leads to the Bachelor's of Arts degree in English. For this area of specialization, students must select five elective courses in Professional Writing.

Bachelor of Science

BS - Behavioral Science (Criminal Justice)

The Criminal Justice area of study is designed to bring you a deep and practical study of the American criminal justice system and the many professional roles that embrace it. In the course of earning your degree online, you'll gain solid understanding of the tools, processes, legal issues, and challenges inherent in careers in law enforcement and private security.

BS - Behavioral Science (Psychology)

The psychology area of study is designed to give you insight and understanding of the theories and methods of human behavior, learning, and development. During the course of your online study, you'll become familiar with all the tools and practices of psychology as they relate to business, education, and even running your own professional practice.

BS - Behavioral Science (Sociology)

In the sociology area of study online, you'll discover how to identify and analyze the social structures, patterns, and problems in American society with an eye toward how they affect today's cultural and organizational settings.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Behavioral Science

The behavioral science concentration sets you on the path for a wide variety of careers in clinical, social, educational, and industrial environments. While undertaking your bachelor's degree online, you'll take exciting courses in each of the major disciplines (e.g. psychology, sociology, anthropology) that bring you greater insight into the motivations of human behavior. To complete the requirements of the behavioral science concentration, you may choose courses from the following areas: Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: English

The English concentration prepares you to be creative and critical thinkers in the rapidly changing professional world. The skills and flexibility of the online English concentration supply you with a strong asset in our changing economy, which demands clear thought, strong writing, editing, and speaking skills. To complete the requirements of the English concentration while earning your Bachelor's degree online, courses from the following areas may be chosen: Literature and Writing. The English concentration prepares you to be creative and critical thinkers in the rapidly changing professional world. The skills and flexibility of the online English concentration supply you with a strong asset in our changing economy, which demands clear thought, strong writing, editing, and speaking skills. To complete the requirements of the English concentration while earning your Bachelor's degree online, courses from the following areas may be chosen: Literature and Writing.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Humanities

If you're looking for the most flexible course of study while earning your bachelor's degree, with the goal of broadening your cultural awareness and critical thinking, the online Humanities concentration is a good option. To complete the requirements of this concentration, students may choose online courses from the following areas: History, Philosophy, Literature, Art History, and Film.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Math/Physics

For students seeking math courses online, the math/physics concentration provides students with an understanding of the fundamental laws and basic principles that govern the physical world, leading to a grasp of the laws of science and the underpinnings of technology. Coursework stresses problem-solving and critical thinking, essential skills for success in today's competitive workplace and applied science fields. To complete the requirements of this concentration while studying for your degree, you may choose courses in the following areas: Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, and Physics.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Sciences

In the online social sciences concentration, you will study the principal disciplines (history, philosophy, and political science) that impart an appreciation for intellectual, historical, and political accomplishments of humankind. This concentration helps you assume civic and social responsibility and sets you on the path for careers in public service and policy formation. As part of earning a degree online and completing the requirements of this concentration, students may choose courses from the following areas: History, Philosophy, Political Science.

Certificate

Certificate - Technical Writing

Technical writers are key communicators and are tasked with a wide range of projects that include instruction books, user guides, white papers, online documentation and technical graphics, support manuals, corporate communications, and industry analyses. Their role is critical and the opportunities are wide - particularly because technical writers can be employed successfully as consultants or full-time, integrated contributors to a company structure. This 20-hour program is designed specifically for undergraduates (e.g. in English, Interdisciplinary Studies, or Information Technology), who wish to hone their writing skills and further broaden their career options through their elective credits.


Business

Associate in Applied Science

A.A.S. - Accounting

This online associate's degree program will prepare you for a career in managerial accounting, business analysis, and related professions.The associate's degree provides a strong basis for you to continue your business studies to complete the bachelor degree in accounting. The program combines required core courses in the liberal arts and sciences areas with courses from a variety of business areas.

A.A.S. - Business Administration (Finance)

Students undertaking the finance option as part of their associate's degree in business administration will explore the key areas of interest to organizations and individuals. The online finance curriculum is designed to provide you with fundamental financial management tools to understand the key financial aspects of managerial decisions. The finance option within the AAS in Business Administration degree program prepares you for careers in finance, financial management, and related professions.

A.A.S. - Business Administration (General Management)

The general management area of study within the business administration program allows you to explore the fundamental concepts of successful organizational and personnel management. Management career opportunities are varied and include general management and human resources fields. The general management option, part of the AAS in Business Administration degree, is designed to prepare students for careers in management and related professions.

A.A.S. - Business Administration (Marketing)

The marketing area of study within the business administration program deals with several key areas of an organization, including promotion and sales. Marketing offers career opportunities in fields such as advertising, customer relationship management, and retailing. The marketing option, part of the AAS in Business Administration degree program, is designed to prepare you for careers in the marketing profession.


Bachelor of Science

BS - Finance

The finance area explores the growing sector of financial services provided by brokerage firms, commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, and other financial intermediaries. As part of the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, the finance curriculum provides students with fundamental financial management tools to be successful in analyzing and executing the financial aspects of managerial decisions.The finance major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within finance, financial management, controllership, and related professions.

BS - General Management

A business must be organized, managed, and operated to achieve company goals. As part of the Business Administration degree, the general management option allows students to explore the concepts and processes leading to quality management and achievement of personal and organizational success. Management career opportunities are varied and include general management, international business, human resources, and specialties within these fields. The general management track within the B.S. in Business Administration prepares students for careers in or advancement within the management and related professions.

BS - Human Resources Management

Human resources are critical factors in the operation of any organization. How human resources are managed often contributes to the success of an enterprise. Managing human resources in today's complex organizational, legal, and economic environments requires professionals with special skills and knowledge in such areas as employee selection, training, appraisal and motivation, compensation and employee benefits programs, employment law and policy, and labor relations. The human resources management major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree program prepares students for careers in or advancement within the human resources management and related professions.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Business


In order to be successful, every business needs to set, achieve and manage goals. The online business concentration brings you a variety of fundamental business concepts to help organizations achieve their goals and fulfill their missions. Business career opportunities upon completion of your degree are varied and include management, marketing, operations, finance, and specialties within these fields. To complete the requirements of this concentration, you may choose online business courses from the following areas: Accounting, Finance, International Law, Law, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, or Quantitative Analysis.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Hospitality Management

The hospitality management online course focuses on various aspects of the hospitality industry to give you a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. To complete the requirements of this concentration on the way to earning your bachelor's degree, you may choose courses from Hospitality Management.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Labor Relations

In the Ellis Labor Relations concentration, you'll see how labor relations are critical to the operation of any organization. On the way towards earning a degree online, students will cover several areas such as labor agreement negotiation, contract administration, conflict management with third parties, and other relevant knowledge areas.

BS - International Business


Rapid expansion of international business motivates companies to seek out opportunities and consider threats originating beyond U.S. borders. As part of the Business Administration degree, the international business curriculum prepares future managers capable of understanding and functioning in the global economy of the increasingly borderless world. The international business major within the B.S. in Business Administration program prepares students for careers in or advancement within international business and related professions.

BS - Managerial Accounting

Every for-profit and not-for-profit organization relies on accounting to generate information for decision-making purposes. Accounting captures information about an organization's operating, investing, and financing activities and reports this information to a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The online Bachelor's of Science degree in Accounting prepares you for exciting and rewarding careers in this highly desirable field.The managerial accounting major within a B.S. in Accounting degree prepares you for a career in (or advancement within) the private sector, business analysis, internal auditing, governmental, not-for-profit, and related professions.

BS - Marketing

Marketing affects every phase of business- from new idea generation for goods and services through commercialization and sales. A degree in marketing offers career opportunities in fields such as advertising, customer relationship management, brand management, marketing research and retailing. The marketing major within the B.S. in Business Administration degree prepares students for careers in or advancement within the marketing profession.

BS - Professional Accounting

BS - Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship


Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate - Accounting

Graduate Certificate - Finance

Graduate Certificate - International Business

Graduate Certificate - MIS

The Advanced Certificate Program in Management of Information Systems provides students with more advanced knowledge in key technology areas such as data bases, telecommunications, security, and information usage. Such knowledge helps students meet their specific career and professional goals in the information systems and technology areas.

Graduate Certificate - Marketing

Masters of Business Administration

MBA

The Ellis MBA core curriculum prepares you with the skills and knowledge you need for managing individuals and running organizations. While studying for your accredited MBA online, you'll learn how to design, evaluate, and improve the processes and procedures that compose businesses.You'll also learn how to put together sound business tactics and strategies that are grounded in solid economic principles. And you'll have the opportunity to explore advanced concepts through your elective courses.

Communications

Associate in Applied Science

A.A.S. - Communication Arts

A.A.S. - Telecommunications Technology


Bachelor of Science

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication Arts

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Technical Writing

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Telecom. Management


Associate in Applied Science

A.A.S. - Telecommunications Technology


Bachelor of Science

BS - Electronics and Info Security

BS - Information Technology

Today, computers are applied to every industry and every level of human interaction. Information Technology (IT) professionals, often working with people in every walk of life, design systems, create computer based solutions, introduce computer human interfaces, configure and manage networks, and serve as technical consultants in technical as well as non-technical fields. Ellis College's career-oriented programs prepare students for some of today's fastest growing professions. Our courses develop students' skills in analyzing and solving technology related problems. The program prepares students to adapt to new innovations in technology.

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Computer Science

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Technology

BS - Interdisciplinary Studies: Telecom. Management

BS - Management of Information Systems