School Details
Fayetteville State University is a four-year public institution lending high quality learning experiences, shaping students into agents of change and leadership. FSU provides the region with an economic drive, cultural enrichment, and academic opportunities from teaching and research to scholarship and service. Students and faculty are able to engage with businesses, non-profits, and institutions, enhancing service learning initiatives and academic community.
Fayetteville State University distance learning programs are offered in a flexible and affordable format. Earn an online bachelor’s or master’s degree in programs such as sociology, criminal justice, business, and more. Many of these options are degree completion programs, and engage adult learners through discussion boards and access to career development services.
Accreditation & Licensing
Fayetteville State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
Fayetteville State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online. Accounting involves management, statistics, mathematics, and finance. In addition to these topics, courses also examine ways to utilize technology to facilitate and enhance accounting and financial reporting processes. A central idea in the curriculum is ethics, so students learn to identify ethical issues found in accounting and business and to apply principles of ethics and civic responsibility.
This program is a great option for working adults, providing the flexibility they need to complete a degree. You will receive a high-quality education that also allows you to study on your own schedule and where it is convenient.
Fayetteville State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree online in General Business. Prepare for an entry level business career by completing a program that builds a strong foundation in business topics. Emphasis is placed on providing the background needed to successfully compete in the dynamic business world or to enter a graduate program. Topics covered include:
- Business ethics
- Strategic planning
- Communication
- Accounting
- Management
Graduates understand basic marketing techniques, contracts, and negotiations and are able to analyze a business’s strengths and weaknesses.
The online MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship is designed for students interested in beginning or further careers in business. The curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop innovative business plans and solutions. Courses also teach the knowledge, skills, and tools you will need to further current business ventures or to start their own businesses. Graduates are prepared to work in small or large businesses as founders, innovation consultants, growth marketers, and venture capitalists. You will take core courses that focus on business and building competencies in key business functions. The other courses focus on Entrepreneurship and include:
- New Ventures and Entrepreneurship
- Electronic Commerce
- Management of Technology
- Special Topics in Business
- International Business Management
The online MBA with a concentration in Finance from Fayetteville State University is designed for students who want to focus specifically on financial related fields. The program features a comprehensive study of financial theory, mathematics, quantitative finance, investments, markets, financial reporting and analysis, and valuation. You will also learn a variety of core courses that focus on business and building competencies in key business functions. Courses in Finance teach students about international finance, financial institutions, investment and security analysis, and option and futures trading.
Graduates are prepared for the following positions:
- Finance Manager
- Asset Manager
- Controlling Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Research Analyst
The online MBA program from Fayetteville State University is a General Business degree program which covers a variety of areas including advanced business courses in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations management but does not specialize in any one area. The program provides advanced education, knowledge, and understanding of core business concepts. It is designed to build on the students’ already learned business foundations and then introduces them to developmental coursework in key aspects of business. You will learn to use acquired theories and applications of business and management principles and to complete critical tasks in the business environment. Graduates are prepared to succeed in higher positions in leadership and management after completing a program dedicated to supplying them with the resources needed in the professional environment.
The online MBA with a concentration in International Business program is designed for students who wish to conduct business overseas. The program also advances careers in an increasingly multi-cultural, international market. You will take core courses that focus on the context of business and building competencies in key business functions. Courses in International Business teach students about international accounting, international business law, international finance, international business marketing, and international marketing.
Graduates are prepared for careers in positions including:
- International Business Development Manager
- International Sales Manager
- Global Business Manager
- International Market Research Manager
- International Marketing Manager
- Market Research Analyst
Fayetteville State University’s online MBA with a concentration in Management prepares students for positions as managers in a variety of areas. Graduates have the knowledge and skills to be managers in operations, quality, general, business, technology, business development, and more. You will be prepared to improve your current leadership role or can move up the corporate ladder with this degree.
Courses consist of core courses in business and electives in the Management area. Core courses focus on teaching the context of business and building competencies in key business functions. Management courses may include technology, international business, quality, or supply chain management.
The online MBA with a concentration in Marketing is designed to increase communication and promotional business skillsets. Working with other organizations on campus that operate in IT and cyber, the program offers an edge in the increasingly digital marketing world. In addition, students take core courses that focus on teaching business context and about key business functions.
Courses in Marketing may include:
- International Marketing
- Marketing Analysis and Research
- Services Marketing
- Marketing Channels
Faculty use hands-on, real-world projects to help teach students the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed as marketing managers.
The online MBA with a concentration in Project Management program prepares students to join the Project Management community. You will take courses that provide knowledge about business, including building competencies in key business functions. Other courses in this program are Project Management electives, which include:
- Introduction to Project Management
- Communication and Procurement in Project Management
- Tools and Techniques of Project Management
- Project Risk Management
Graduates are prepared for careers in project management in a variety of industries or for careers at operations managers, sales managers, logistics managers, and more. You also have the option of pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Fayetteville State University’s online MBA program with a concentration in Supply Chain Management prepares students for careers within the supply chain management field. This program is offered in collaboration with the Bryan School of Business and Economics at UNCG. The curriculum consists mainly of core courses in business and management while the remainder is electives chosen by the student from courses offered at UNCG. Students gain skills and knowledge in a variety of areas that fall under Supply Chain Management. For example, graduates are prepared for careers as logistics managers, transportation managers, fleet managers, supply chain planners, global logistics managers, and supply chain analysts.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can prepare to work for the CIA, the NSA, FBI, DEA, or any number of other alphabet agencies with the Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence Studies from Fayetteville State University. The online homeland security degree offers a critical, pragmatic, and multidisciplinary approach within the Department of Government and History.
Through the online homeland security bachelor’s degree program, you learn research methods and foreign policy. Graduates find their online studies have applications in business, government, and the military with courses in such topics as:
- Ethics and intelligence
- Strategic intelligence issues
- International terrorism
- National security policy
You can train to solve murders with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University. The online criminal justice degree prepares you for work in such fields as:
- Policing
- Courts
- Victim-offender mediation
- Social justice advocacy
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, your studies are enhanced by collaborative efforts with various justice-related agencies. Internships are available to qualified students.
You can learn about all hazards with the Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Services Administration from Fayetteville State University. The online fire science degree leads to skills in such areas as:
- Wellness
- Investigation / analysis
- Fire-related human behavior
- Community risk reduction
Through the online fire science bachelor’s degree program, you learn problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Graduates understand the political and legal foundations and the administration of fire and emergency services.
You can train for a diversity of career opportunities with the Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University. The online criminal justice program leads to research, managerial, and professional positions.
Through the online criminal justice graduate certificate program, you gain expertise without having to pursue research, write a thesis, or pass a comprehensive exam. Students qualify for such roles as:
- FBI or DEA agent
- Legal researcher
- Crime analyst
- Correctional officer
You can train for research and managerial positions with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville State University. The online criminal justice offers benefits such as:
- An education in criminal justice
- Professionals in the field looking to advance their careers
- Professionals seeking to improve the quality of justice in their communities
- Military personnel seeking to improve their skills
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you can select electives like community policing, victimology, race and justice, or criminal justice administration. Graduates find success working as probation officers, youth mentors, crime analysts, legal researchers, and more.
Education
Fayetteville State University offers a Birth through Kindergarten Non-teaching degree. The program prepares aspiring teachers to effectively work with and help young students within preschools, nurseries, households, and after-school programs. The online learning environment allows students flexibility and convenience to work within their schedule.
Healthcare
Fayetteville State University’s online MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management program prepares students for positions within healthcare management or helps them to advance in their careers within this field. Students gain the skills and knowledge needed for positions as project managers in IT, construction, and other industries; operations managers; sales managers; and more. The curriculum includes courses in business which are the core courses, and then concentration courses in Healthcare Management. Core courses provide an appreciation of the context of business and building competencies in key business functions. Courses in Healthcare Management are:
- Managed Care and the American Healthcare Systems
- Health Care Finance and Control
- Health Services Marketing
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
- Human Resources for Health Care
- Health Care Information Systems
- Managing and Measuring Quality Outcomes
Nursing
Move beyond basic clinical care by pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online through Fayetteville State University. This RN to BSN program teaches students the communication skills, leadership abilities, and critical thinking necessary to advance in the nursing profession.
Coursework in this program builds upon your already existing knowledge as a starting point. Students gain skills in health assessment, evidence-based practice, community health, issues and trends in nursing, and emergency care. A senior practicum can be completed through service learning, virtual learning, or project-based experiences.
Psychology & Human Services
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree online is a degree completion program from Fayetteville State University. The curriculum uses research and methodologies to help students analyze past, present, and future trends and events in a society. Students learn to determine conclusive evidence, through scientific research, that will be applied to social programs, economic plans, and a general understanding of human interaction while they study the origins, development social groupings, and traditional and non-traditional organizations. You will study human behavior, social inequality, criminal justice, gender roles, suburban life, deviant behavior, sexual preference, family structures, and more.
Graduates will have a foundation in sociology that prepares them to answer questions about social interactions, communities, and psychological interests, and to enter careers as:
- Policy makers
- Lawyers
- Educators
- Business managers
- Social workers
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is an online psychology degree completion program from Fayetteville State University. This program is designed for those who have already earned a significant amount of credits available for transfer from another institution. Graduates are able to understand an individual or group by researching behaviors unique to a situation. Students gain a foundation related to the biological, social, and cultural aspects of behavior and a comprehensive understanding of the main subfields of psychology. You will be able to use the knowledge and skills gained here to enter advanced learning institutions, provide basic advice, and diagnose disorders.
Coursework teaches a variety of valuable skills, including:
- Research & Project Developmental Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal/Cross-Cultural Skills
- Communication Skills