University Center of Lake County Newsletter | Written & Published by: Izobella E. December 13, 2024
Unlock New Opportunities with a Business Degree
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? At the University Center of Lake County, we offer a variety of business programs tailored for busy students and professionals. Whether you’re looking to complete your Bachelor’s degree or advance your skill set, our programs from 12 Accredited Universities provide the flexibility and quality education you need to succeed.
Why Choose a Business Program?
Business degrees open doors to countless opportunities in industries ranging from finance and marketing to supply chain and nonprofit management. With the right education, you can gain critical skills in leadership, problem-solving, and innovation—essential for thriving in today’s competitive job market.
At the University Center, we partner with top Universities to offer programs in Lake County designed to meet your unique needs. From online and hybrid formats to evening and weekend schedules, you can achieve your goals without putting your life on hold.
How to Get started?
Talk to our Academic Advisors and schedule a visit. Learn more about requirements, financial aid, deadlines, and explore which program is the best fit for you.
Explore Our Business Programs
Here’s a closer look at the Undergraduate Business programs available through our member institutions:
Accounting, BS
Prepare for careers in auditing, tax planning, and financial analysis with this comprehensive program.
SIUC's Accounting program is about creating the next generation of leaders. The curriculum provides students with the theory behind and the practice of financial accounting, auditing, managerial accounting, and taxation. We prepare our students to enter any accounting career path, including public accounting, corporate accounting, not-for-profit accounting, and other business consulting and finance roles.
Applied Management: Instructional Technology, Training & Evaluation, BS
Develop cutting-edge management strategies to lead organizational success.
Our information society is evolving quickly, and that's fueling a tremendous need for experts in instructional technology, training and evaluation (ITTE) in business, government and educational sectors. Our primarily online bachelor's degree completion program provides you with Award-winning online instruction and occupationally relevant skills and knowledge in instructional design training, learning media development, human performance technology and assessment and evaluation.
Business Administration, BA
Balance in-person and online learning while accessing one of Chicago’s premier business programs. Gain practical knowledge and expand your professional network.
DePaul’s degree in Business Administration is built upon a strong liberal arts foundation that allows you to learn from a broad business curriculum. You’re encouraged to select a variety of courses to build a wide range of expertise in areas that match your career goals. The Business Administration degree program offers a variety of courses, giving you the opportunity to learn about fields such as entrepreneurship, management, economics and marketing.
Business Administration, BA
Complete your degree from anywhere with North Park’s fully online program. Develop expertise in business principles that drive success.
The business administration major will help you develop comprehensive skills and prepare you for management positions in corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations. You’ll learn key concepts and strategies for a wide range of business disciplines, including leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving in complex business situations, financial management, and communication with diverse audiences. Advance your career and increase your earning potential with this practical, in-demand degree.
Business Administration, BBA
Achieve leadership skills and strategic insights across industries.
The goal of the comprehensive B.B.A. option is to develop a broad-based education of the business enterprise through advanced study in the business functional areas such as finance, management, marketing, and operations management.
Business and Administration, BS
Enhance your problem-solving and decision-making skills for business environments.
SIUC offers a personalized online Business and Administration degree completion program designed to take working adults to the next stratosphere of career aspirations. For individuals craving flexibility when balancing a full-time job with college classes, this is an opportunity to carve out a career transformation at your own pace. With this degree, you will have the flexibility to establish career goals and start down a path to such fields as accounting, finance, management, business, operations, marketing and many more.
Digital Marketing, BA
Dive into the world of Digital campaigns, analytics, and brand strategy.
Are you interested in leading the digital revolution as a social media manager, digital strategist, or SEO specialist—all while earning your undergraduate degree?
Organizations are actively recruiting to fill their talent shortages—providing graduates with plentiful job prospects and a fulfilling career.
Hospitality Management, BA
Discover the art of delivering exceptional guest experiences in a global industry.
This comprehensive program will equip you with all the foundational skills you need to succeed in the high-demand and rewarding industry. You will gain a solid understanding of the growing hospitality business—from historical context to the current trends. You will explore the key factors that shape the industry and its impact on the global economy before delving into the various aspects of hotel operations.
Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, BS
Prepare to lead in one of the fastest-growing global sectors.
Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management is the ultimate people-person career track – and one of the largest industries worldwide. Graduates of our HTEM program are prepared for careers in a variety of industry sectors, including hotel, restaurant, and resort management; event planning; hospitality sales and marketing; trade shows and conventions; and destination management.
Human Resource Development, BA
Build expertise in employee development and organizational success.
The undergraduate Human Resource Development (HRD) major provides students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop performance-improvement interventions for organizations, and for the design and delivery of adult instruction. People with these skills are now being sought to provide training, education and performance development in both the public and private sectors.
Nonprofit Management, BA
Transform your passion for making a difference into professional success.
At North park you’ll be grounded in the fundamentals of nonprofit leadership—from societal problems that lead to a need for services to the inner workings that allow agencies to fulfill their missions. With nearly 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States, careers in nonprofit finance, marketing, fundraising, governance, and more are available if you have a desire to make a difference.
Supply Chain Management, BA
Streamline processes and enhance efficiencies in today’s interconnected world.
A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management brings together concepts from finance, economics, and logistics. Courses equip students with skills in these areas and build organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Most industries need experts in supply chain management to help plan and guide their logistics programs. Students will learn supply management through simulated applications, case analyses, special projects, and will gain hands-on experience integrating supply chain management concepts to optimize business performance outcomes
Organizational Learning, Innovation & Development, BS
Lead organizational change with innovative learning strategies.
SIU offers a flexible and accelerated path to earning a bachelor's degree in Organizational Learning, innovation, and development. OLID helps you to pursue careers in the broad field of workforce education, which encompasses various jobs in technical education, vocational instruction, human resources, curriculum training, and development.
Why Choose the University Center?
Convenient Formats: Programs designed for your schedule—online, evening, and weekend options.
Career-Focused Curriculum: Gain skills directly applicable to your career.
Top-Tier Education: Access accredited programs from Accredited institutions.
To Discover over 113+ Bachelor Completion and Graduate Programs, Certificates & Endorsements from 12 Top Universities across Illinois, visit Ucenter.org, or call us at 847-665-4000
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