School Details
Trine University offers a wide array of online degree programs through TrineOnline. With the convenience and accessibility of online learning, TrineOnline provides students the flexibility they need to pursue their education from anywhere.
The university’s rich history of over 135 years ensures that students receive a high-quality education from expert faculty, making it an accredited, nonprofit choice for those seeking online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. New courses start every eight weeks, with no set class times. Students can log in at their convenience, making it easier to balance their studies with work, family, and other commitments.
TrineOnline prides itself on the support it offers to online learners. From 24/7 access to academic tutors to guidance from faculty and access to essential services like financial aid and career support, students can complete their degrees with confidence. Additionally, the generous credit acceptance policy allows up to 90 credit hours to be applied from prior college courses, military coursework, or experiential learning, ensuring students can maximize their previous experiences and fast-track their degree completion.
Accreditation & Licensing
Trine University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
Trine University offers an online Associate of General Studies degree to the nontraditional student. This program offers a broad-based education preparing students to find advanced opportunities in academics as well as professional settings. Expert faculty lead success-oriented courses preparing students to pursue advanced degrees.
Courses are available entirely online with accelerated formats available. Develop critical thinking and effective communication skills essential in any workplace. Explore all possibilities with the help of an admissions director to ensure a pathway suited to individualized goals at Trine University online.
Business
Pursue an Accounting degree with respected industry accreditation. This online Associate in Accounting program offers ACBSP accreditation so potential employers will know you received a quality and relevant education.
In addition to core accounting knowledge, you will learn important technical, communication, managerial, and leadership skills. This online Accounting degree offers flexibility and convenience, with courses starting every eight weeks and the ability to complete coursework on your own time. Graduates who want to further their education with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Accounting can apply these credits to the program, allowing you to finish your bachelor’s degree in less time.
Some of the topics covered in this program include:
- Accounting information systems
- Personal income tax
- Auditing
- Cost accounting
An Associate degree in Business Administration provides you with the foundational knowledge you need to succeed across a wide range of business activities. Students in this program will gain technical skills as well as competencies in management, communication, and leadership, preparing them for advancement opportunities.
Faculty teach from their personal experiences in the business world as entrepreneurs, financial officers, CPAs, lawyers, nonprofit leaders, and more. Graduates who want to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Management can apply these credits directly toward the program, allowing them to complete their education in less time.
Students in this online Business Administration degree program will study topics including:
- Accounting
- Business law
- Marketing
- Organizational behavior
- Business concepts
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting prepares you to handle a variety of financial activities for your business. Graduates will be able to provide accounting services using tools such as Peachtree and Quickbooks.
Courses focus on practical, hands-on applications of accounting principles. This online Accounting degree offers flexibility and convenience, with accelerated courses starting every eight weeks and the ability to complete coursework on your own schedule. With the school’s combined degree program, interested students can also earn graduate credit toward their MBA or MS in Business Analytics during this program.
The Accounting major incorporates topics such as:
- Cost accounting
- Accounting information systems
- Advanced accounting
- Personal income tax
- Auditing
- Advanced managerial finance
If you already have the technical skills you need in your industry, gain the business management knowledge you need to take on leadership roles with this online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Applied Management. This degree is designed for professionals such as CNAs, chefs, HVAC technicians, construction workers, and more who want to rise to managerial positions or start their own company.
You will build on your existing industry knowledge to develop business leadership competencies. Working students can benefit from the convenience and flexibility of this online business management degree, with no set class times and classes starting every eight weeks. Graduates will have a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of business.
Core Business Administration coursework covers topics related to:
- Accounting
- Managerial finance
- Business law and ethics
- Global strategic management
- Organizational behavior
This online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program offers a concentration in Human Resources Management to hone your skills in this business area. Every organization needs skilled HR professionals, and this degree can prepare you to become a leader in your field.
Coursework covers competencies in all business areas while focusing on processes necessary for HR management. You will learn how to recruit, train, and manage employees. Other courses explore areas including compensation and benefits packages, performance evaluation, and workplace health and safety. Flexible online coursework and start dates every eight weeks make this a convenient program for working adults.
Graduates of this online HR Management degree program can go on to pursue roles such as:
- HR administrator
- Recruiter
- Job placement specialist
- Benefits administrator
- Compensation specialist
Managers need to be able to coordinate and direct each part of their organization to accomplish goals and strategic objectives. Gain the skills you need to efficiently and effectively fill this role with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Management.
Coursework focuses on leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while also providing core competencies in a number of business areas. You will learn essentials in accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and more. Graduates can put their degree to use as a supervisor or project manager in a range of settings, from large corporations to small family businesses to nonprofit organizations.
This online business management degree also includes studies of:
- Professional development
- Global strategic management
- Business law and ethics
- Organizational behavior
To excel at marketing, you need the right mixture of creative problem solving and practical analytical skills. Learn how to combine these aspects for future career success with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree focusing on Marketing.
Students will be tasked with determining what customers want and the best ways to convey information. Courses cover topics in communication, statistics, marketing research, and management. Interested students can also earn graduate credit through this program to apply toward an MBA or MS in Business Analytics degree.
Graduates of the online Marketing degree program can pursue roles such as:
- Advertising executive
- Sales manager
- Marketing manager
- Retail manager
Learn the specialized skill set you need to be an effective leader with the Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. This online degree looks at the big picture of leadership responsibilities, such as identifying problems, motivating employees, creating innovation solutions, and overseeing change.
An optional specialization is available in Industrial Leadership, focusing on topics including environmental health and safety, facility management, and project management. All students will learn about innovation, team dynamics, workplace culture and diversity, conflict resolution, and more. Interested students can also earn graduate credits through this program that can be applied toward the Lou Holtz Master of Science in Organizational Leadership degree.
A Master of Business Administration degree is available online with Trine University. Designed for working adults, this program is flexible, offered at an accelerated rate. Students will develop their skills and competitive edge in the fields of strategy, management, marketing, global finance, and more.
Some key courses offered include:
- Statistics and data analysis
- Corporate finance
- Executive communication
- Project management
Students join a diverse online community, including international students. Career counseling is offered to individuals upon beginning an MBA journey with TU. Invest in your future and become a leader in the industry with Trine University.
Earn your MBA with a concentration in Accounting in just one year with this accelerated online program. Business professionals can use this graduate degree to further develop their skills and marketability in the accounting profession.
In the online Accounting degree concentration, you will study topics such as advanced auditing, corporate taxation, and federal tax pass-through entities. With core Business Administration coursework, you will gain new skills in areas including business strategy, management, decision making, and more. Graduates will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after.
This accelerated online program allows you to earn your MBA in Analytics in as little as one year. With the flexibility of online coursework, you can complete classes on your own schedule and timeline.
The skills you gain in this online business analytics degree prepare you for dynamic and in-demand roles across sectors. You will learn how to manage business information systems, perform operations analytics, and make data-driven decisions. With core Business Administration coursework, you will gain new skills in areas including business strategy, management, market development, and more. Graduates will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after.
An MBA in Finance will help you further your skills and career in this vital business area. The accelerated pace allows you to start a new class every eight weeks and complete your degree in as little as 12 months.
Coursework in the online Finance degree concentration covers topics in financial modeling, financial markets and institutions, and analysis of investments and portfolios. With core Business Administration coursework, you will gain new skills in areas including business strategy, management, market development, and more. Graduates will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after.
The online MBA in Human Resource Management program prepares you to oversee the greatest asset an organization has – its employees. Designed for working adults, this online HR Management degree offers eight-week courses and the ability to graduate in as little as 12 months.
Students will learn about strategic HR management, organizational development and change, and business ethics. Core Business Administration coursework provides an advanced understanding of areas including business strategy, finance, market development, and more. Students will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after graduation.
Learn the leadership skills you need to advance your career with a Master of Business Administration in Management. This online MBA program offers flexibility and an accelerated pace with new courses every eight weeks and the ability to graduate in as little as 12 months.
In this online business management degree program, you will learn vital skills in project management, new product development, and strategies for innovation. With core Business Administration coursework, you will gain new skills in areas including business strategy, finance, market development, and more. Graduates will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after.
Learn how to promote your organization’s products or services with a Master of Business Administration in Marketing. Designed for working adults, this online Marketing degree offers eight-week courses and the ability to graduate in as little as 12 months.
Students will learn about sales management, services marketing, and operations analytics. Core Business Administration coursework provides an advanced understanding of areas including business strategy, finance, market development, and more. Students will benefit from individualized career counseling services throughout the program and after graduation.
Meet the growing demand for insightful data analysis in the business world with this online Master of Science in Business Analytics. Graduates will have the skills necessary to take raw data and collect, analyze, and interpret the information to aid in business decision-making.
Students will learn practical applications of technologies and practices. Courses explore ways to quantify past business performance and uncover trends for future strategic planning. In a capstone project, students in this online Business Analytics degree program demonstrate their skills by providing an analytical solution to a real-world problem.
Some of the course topics students can anticipate include:
- Project Management
- Analytics Software and Tools
- Data Mining and Data Visualization
- Data Science and Big Data
Trine University offers an online Master of Science in Leadership degree. Students will enhance success in areas of leadership across their career path. The program is designed for working professionals and delivered fully online. Coursework provides applied leadership knowledge and characteristics needed to impact organizations in a positive way.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Trine University is designed to launch you into a career within the field of criminal justice, not to serve as a basic police course. The program will provide you will a well-rounded foundation taught by a faculty who brings their real-life experiences to class. Lawyers, law enforcement agents, sociologists and psychologists all teach within this program at Trine.
Your completed coursework will transfer into the bachelor’s program should you decide to continue your education in criminal justice.
You can choose a degree with a strong psychology background to better understand criminal minds with Trine University’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Professional. The online criminal justice degree provides instruction from practitioner-scholars working in such professions as:
- Judges
- Coroners
- Lawyers
- Law enforcement officers
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you prepare for employment, graduate school, or law school. Coursework in this concentration may include research methods in psychology, agency administration, corrections, and the law.
You can focus on the behavioral aspects of crime with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Psychology from Trine University. The online criminal justice degree provides studies in this concentration area, such as:
- Social psychology
- Psychology of personality
- Counseling theories and practices
- Life span developmental psychology
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you learn from instructors who work in the field. Students can opt for a combined BS/MS degree, completing both in just four years, saving time and thousands of dollars compared to pursuing both degrees separately.
Designed for pre- and mid-career professionals, with this online Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Trine University you can pursue a myriad of opportunities. You can boost your career or earning potential within an existing position, take on leadership roles, choose to teach, or continue on and earn a doctorate. This MS degree is intended to refine your critical thinking skills through the analyses of contemporary issues within the criminal justice system. You will study ways to implement change within the system via planning and policies, all the while preparing you to become a leader within your organization.
Psychology & Human Services
An online bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Trine University offers students a solid foundation in behavioral science. Graduates will be prepared for employment in a wide variety of settings or for advanced studies.
Students will gain knowledge in a broad range of psychological topics including forensic psychology, abnormal psychology, psychology of addiction, counseling, human sexuality, and marriage and family. The program includes studies of the principles of psychology, research methods, and a clinical internship or psychology capstone demonstration. Psychology majors interested in forensic psychology can also choose to double major in Criminal Justice.