School Details
Cleary University offers specialized-business training to students in a private, not-for-profit educational atmosphere. Students learn through project-based academics led by dedicated faculty. Curriculums encourage ethical business practice, accentuating work as a societal contribution fueled by self-dignity and learning.
An online master’s degree program is available to non-traditional students. This MBA degree follows the same rigorous course load as is offered on-campus. Learn to solve problems, develop strong communication skills and more through a flexible online academic format. Effect positive change in a future career with advanced opportunities through Cleary University.
Accreditation & Licensing
Cleary University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Business
Gain skills necessary to embrace and thrive through change and uncertainty with an Associate in Business Administration from Cleary University. The Cleary Business Arts program emphasizes agile and flexible thinking to be able to manage change in the business world.
This online Business Administration degree offers key skills valuable no matter where your career path takes you. Courses in finance, accounting, management, and economics prepare you for any business setting. Students also have the opportunity to customize their degree with a concentration in the business area that best suits their professional interests and goals.
Concentrations are available in the following areas:
- Business Communication
- Sports Promotion and Management
- Project Management
- Nonprofit Management
- Industrial Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Corporate Accounting
- Business Management
- Business Ethics
Gain essential business skills with a Bachelor of Business Administration focused on Business Communication. This online program from Cleary University provides students with strong writing, speaking, and information technology skills.
Students learn how to effectively communicate within a business environment, broadcast a company’s intentions to the public, and communicate between a company and its clients. Courses allow students to explore practical applications of business communications including advertising, media creation, and persuasive writing.
Graduates can put this online Communications degree to work in a wide range of fields, such as:
- Insurance sales
- Sales representative
- Real estate agent
- Property manager
- Customer service representative
- Office manager
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Ethics takes a look at complex real-world problems and encourages students to look for workable solutions. Courses emphasize critical thinking and ethical problem solving.
Students learn to work with industry leaders and regulatory agencies to achieve common goals. An online Business Administration degree focused on ethics prepares you for leadership roles in areas including compliance, governmental oversight, and corporate governance.
Graduates can consider job opportunities such as:
- Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
- University Professor
- Corporate Business Ethics Representative
- Compliance Specialist
- Consultant
Cleary University’s online Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management focuses on embracing change. Whether it’s change caused by economic, environmental, or cultural transformations or global business and technology, today’s leaders need to be well prepared to survive and thrive in any situation.
With a broad-based business core, this degree program prepares students for management roles in nearly every industry. Studies in finance, accounting, management, and economics allow you to advance your career and remain flexible in your job opportunities.
Graduates can pursue a number of roles, such as:
- Project Manager
- Team Manager
- Information Manager
- Team Leader
- Operations Supervisor
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Accounting from Cleary University is designed to prepare students for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. With a strong foundation in financial and managerial accounting, students will be well prepared for accounting roles in corporate business environments.
Classes explore topics in cost accounting, financial management, auditing, taxation, and accounting information systems. Students also gain a well-rounded understanding of key business segments. Graduates can work as corporate accountants, controllers, credit managers, risk managers, business consultants, and more.
Learn how to maximize the bottom line for your business with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Finance. Students in this program learn how to competently manage a business’s finances, undertake strategic financial planning, and report to stakeholders.
Courses explore various roles of a corporate finance manager, including identifying and securing merger and acquisition deals, managing and investing large monetary funds, and buying and selling financial products. Students will be well prepared to analyze data, determine trends, and advise senior management on ways to maximize profits.
Graduates can find career opportunities such as:
- Credit Manager
- Budget Analyst
- Financial Reporter
- Investment Manager
- Benefits Specialist
- Payroll Specialist
- Investor Relations Specialist
Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Digital Marketing will gain the marketing skills and technical knowledge to successfully promote their organization. Courses explore marketing principles, advertising and persuasion, consumer behavior, and e-commerce.
This Digital Marketing degree online also covers foundational business courses in areas including accounting, financial management, business law, economics, information technology, management, and more. Graduates of this program will have the skills necessary to develop, execute, and promote products and services in any industry.
Students will study topics including:
- Transformational marketing
- Storytelling with content marketing and SEO
- Driving traffic with online advertising
- Engaging customers with social media and video
Cleary University offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management degree online to prepare students for frontline roles handling employee performance, training, and satisfaction. Graduates will possess key skills in technology, interpersonal communication, and strategic processes necessary to help an organization achieve its goals.
Professionals with general HR and management skills are in high demand, as well as those with specialized knowledge in areas such as compensation, recruitment, benefits administration, and labor relations. Cleary’s online HR Management degree program offers students the opportunity to specialize in any of these areas through the choice of elective coursework.
Career opportunities open to graduates include:
- Corporate trainer
- Employee relations specialist
- Consultant
- Human resources generalist
- Benefits and compensation coordinator
Those interested in leading nonprofit organizations can gain essential business and financial skills with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Nonprofit Management from Cleary University. This online degree program provides broad business knowledge and specialized skills necessary to increase effectiveness and sustainability to nonprofit organizations.
Coursework focuses on the unique challenges of management and funding of nonprofits. Classes in this Nonprofit Management degree online cover topics related to resource development, governance, volunteer management, and social entrepreneurship. General business courses offer key skills and knowledge in areas including personnel, finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Graduates can use this degree to pursue roles such as:
- Fundraiser/donor development
- Religious leadership or missionary
- Volunteer coordinator
- Public relations specialist
- Youth camp administrator
- Grant writer
Learn key skills in Project Management with this online Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleary University. Students gain highly marketable skills in completing initiatives with attention to managerial oversight, organizational communication, and project control.
Coursework in this Project Management degree online explores the processes, systems, tools, and techniques for successful project planning and implementation. Graduates will have the educational preparation necessary to pursue Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Effective project managers can find employment in nearly any industry and setting.
Classes cover topics related to:
- Project risk and issue management
- Quality control
- Project leadership
- Project cost control and management
- Project portfolio management
- Rescuing troubled projects
Cleary University offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration focused on Public Accounting. The curriculum is designed for students interested in becoming a Certified Public Accountant. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA exam, however students may need to meet additional requirements according to their state’s licensing guidelines.
Students in this online Accounting degree program gain broad-based business knowledge and specialized accounting skills that can help them succeed as a public accountant. Coursework covers areas including financial statement preparation, auditing, and financial and tax advising. The program also includes studies of legal issues in accounting, corporate finance, government and nonprofit accounting, and accounting information systems.
Graduates can pursue career opportunities such as:
- Environmental accountant
- Forensic/Investigative accountant
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Litigation and risk management consultant
- Personal financial planner
Cleary University offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports Promotion and Management for students interested in becoming business leaders in a variety of segments within the sports industry. Coursework in this sports management online degree focuses on facilities management, food and beverage, marketing and promotions, sports law, sports analytics, and contract negotiations.
Students also gain useful knowledge in a wide range of business subsets, including accounting and finance, business law, marketing, and management. Valuable real-world skills are gained through participation in an internship or experiential learning experience. Graduates can put their skills to work in settings ranging from recreational leagues to professional organizations to fitness centers.
Some of the career opportunities open to graduates include:
- Youth athletic program director
- Public relations executive
- Event coordinator
- Player personnel director
- Athletic recruiter
Cleary University offers an online MBA in Analytical Efficiency. This Master of Business Administration specialization focuses on analyzing the quality of an organization’s corporate data system and designing and implementing a course of action for improvement.
Students learn how to create a plan based on an examination of data and understanding the company’s desired outcomes. Courses teach ways to extract and analyze data to determine key trends. Graduates will have the skills required to lead teams of professionals to improve data-driven decision making to enhance a company’s success.
This business analytics degree online can lead to careers such as:
- Market research analyst
- Health care analytic manager
- Data analytic business consultant
- Management analyst
- Economist
- Operations research analyst
Cleary University offers an online MBA in Financial Planning designed for students preparing for Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification. Coursework examines all key aspects of Financial Planning, including insurance, investments, employee benefits, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax strategies.
Theories and strategies explored in class are applied to real-world situations as students practice preparing and presenting financial plans. Students also earn an embedded Certificate in Financial Planning with this program. Graduates will understand the concepts and processes involved in producing, marketing, and financing an organization.
Career opportunities for graduates of this online finance degree include:
- Financial advisor or manager
- Insurance sales agent or manager
- Treasurer
- Insurance underwriter
- Securities and commodities sales agent
Learn how to prepare for the unknowns in business with an online MBA focused on Strategic Leadership. This program teaches leaders key skills necessary to pivot, shift, propel competition, and thrive in an often unpredictable global marketplace.
Courses explore the importance of adaptability in today’s business environment. Students learn how to drive change through their vision and inspiration. The curriculum encourages leadership through critical thinking, ethical decision making, and integration of core business decisions.
This online master’s in organizational leadership can benefit professionals in roles such as:
- Financial manager
- Plant manager
- Management analyst
- Business operation specialist
- Sales account manager
The Master of Business Administration in Women’s Leadership is a unique program designed to help both male and female leaders address inclusivity and diversity needs in a progressive work environment. This online MBA program from Cleary University seeks to equip business professionals with the tools necessary to lead change.
The program focuses on how women leaders can drive results and strategically position organizations and their employees to face complex challenges. Students in this program are matched with high-profile mentors, as well as given the opportunity to coach and mentor emerging leaders. Graduates will emerge as confident, highly-skilled professionals with a strong presence, exemplary negotiation and communication skills, and a unique skill set to weather the challenges of corporate America.
The curriculum includes studies of:
- Women in leadership
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Strategic customer creation
- Organizational adaptation
- Disruptive marketing
Healthcare
The online MBA in Health Care Leadership offered by Cleary University offers a unique MBA environment. You can complete your degree at an accelerated pace, thanks to team projects and the elimination of extraneous reviews and peripheral content. In this 22-month program, you will learn to make solid decisions to improve patient care and services. With an industry that is in constant regulatory flux, you will become an in-demand professional with your insight of economics, finance, information systems, policy as they relate to the medical environment.