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Where Business Strategy Meets Real-World Leadership

Step into your next chapter with American College of Education (ACE)’s online business and leadership programs. From completing your bachelor’s degree to earning a graduate degree, you’ll find affordable options designed to help you develop new skills and expand your opportunities in your field.

Learn from expert faculty who connect real-world business insight with practical leadership skills. Every course helps prepare you to make stronger decisions, lead with confidence and take on challenges in any industry.

Whether your goal is building a solid foundation, leading high-performing teams or reaching the top levels of your field, our programs provide the knowledge and tools to get there. Earn your degree to advance in your career and achieve your goals.

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B.S. in Business Administration & Leadership

Prepare to lead with confidence across industries by mastering the fundamentals of business, decision-making and leadership. All undergraduate programs at ACE are designed as bachelor’s-completion programs. You’ll need at least 60 credits or an associate degree to get started, and you can transfer up to 90—helping you finish your 120-credit degree faster. This degree equips you with strategic thinking and practical leadership skills that help you thrive in management roles or startup ventures. Courses are taught by expert faculty with experience as business leaders.

Coursework blends core business knowledge with leadership principles to help you become an effective, ethical and adaptive leader in today’s global world of business.

B.A. in Professional Studies

Develop the skills employers want with this fully online, transfer-friendly bachelor’s-completion program. ACE undergraduate programs are designed to help you build on the college credits you’ve already earned. Bring at least 60 credits to get started and transfer up to 90 to move faster toward your bachelor’s degree. This program can equip you with a wide variety of career-ready skills tailored to your career goals. You will learn from faculty with professional experience in the areas they teach, without the time and expense of commuting.

Coursework emphasizes essential skills in time management, self-directed action, communication, project management and more.

Master of Business Administration

Advance your career in business with the skills to drive innovation and organizational success, no matter your career path or industry. Develop leadership, strategy and financial expertise to help solve the complex organizational challenges that modern businesses face. With the rise of AI and data-driven inclusion in all areas of business, earning your MBA can be your key to thriving in our digitally connected global landscape.

Coursework emphasizes financial decision-making, marketing, finance, human resources and other key areas of business. No matter what your goals may be, discover how this program can be tailored to fit your journey.

M.S. in Organizational Leadership

Prepare to lead teams, inspire change and shape the culture of your organization with this fully online M.S. program. Equip yourself with the knowledge and abilities to navigate complex challenges in all types of industries and organizations. Under the guidance of expert faculty, you’ll explore real-world case studies that connect learning directly to practice.

Coursework helps you learn to solve complex organizational challenges, make data-informed decisions and lead by example. If you are ready to pursue leadership and management roles, this M.S. in Organizational Leadership was built for you.

Ed.S. in Leadership

Lead with purpose and drive meaningful change through this online Ed.S. program. The curriculum is designed for determined, highly skilled experts who want to reach the pinnacle of their careers at a post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. With the guidance of expert faculty, you can learn to effectively solve complex challenges and drive innovation in your organization.

Coursework covers essential areas in leadership and business, including ethics, decision-making, budget management, organizational behavior and more. You will also conduct research and explore new ways to bring your skills to the next level.

Ed.D. in Leadership

Transform your leadership potential into meaningful change with this online Ed.D. program. Designed for driven professionals aiming to reach the highest levels of their careers, the curriculum prepares you to solve complex challenges and lead innovation across organizations. Guided by expert faculty, you’ll study core areas such as ethics, decision-making, budget management and organizational behavior while advancing your research skills.

The program culminates in a dissertation, giving you the opportunity to apply evidence-based insights and contribute new knowledge to the field of leadership.

Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training

Gain the tools to design and deliver effective training programs in corporate, nonprofit and community settings with this career-focused online certificate. Build professional development, personal growth and collaboration skills that today’s workplaces demand. Learn to apply critical analysis to evaluate training effectiveness, and practice strategies that foster a growth mindset while addressing modern challenges in adult learning.

Coursework covers essential areas, such as instructional strategies, assessing adult learners and advanced design of instructional media.

Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study

Customize your professional development with graduate-level courses tailored to your professional interests or future doctoral studies. With the benefit of 100% online learning, you can major in interdisciplinary educational studies and choose the path that fits your professional goals. Choose courses from a wide range of disciplines — from cross-cultural studies and second-language instruction to public health, ethical leadership, strategic decision making, and other fields.

If you’re ready to make an impact and advance your career, this certificate program offers the leadership skills and personal growth to help you succeed.

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Real-World Skills

Courses designed to apply directly to roles in administration, education, management, operations and more.

Fast Completion Times

Programs can be completed quickly, with many master’s programs taking 12-16 months, and doctoral programs can be completed in as little as 36 months.*

Designed for All Learners

Choose the degree that matches where you are in your career and prepare to aim higher.

Focused Online Learning

100% online courses structured to keep you on track toward your goals.

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We’re excited to give you the tools you need to build the future you want.

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*This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, successful course completion and meeting program milestones as required.