5 Reasons to Earn Your Business Degree Online with LAPU

A business degree is more than a credential—it’s a launchpad to lead, innovate, and drive meaningful impact in any organization. Whether you’re a working adult seeking career growth, a first-time college student with entrepreneurial dreams, or a professional looking to pivot into a new industry, Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) offers a flexible, faith-integrated path to your goals.

Here are five reasons students choose to earn their business degree online with LAPU:

1. A Range of Career-Aligned Business Programs

Whether you're looking to lead a team, manage operations, launch a startup, or move into a specialized field like digital marketing or healthcare administration, LAPU offers a program that matches your goals.

Explore LAPU’s business-focused degree options:

Bachelor of Business Administration: 

Prepare for success in business with a B.B.A. that builds skills in leadership, management, finance, marketing, economics, accounting, and business law—plus technology and analytics. Choose from concentrations like organizational leadership, healthcare management, or digital marketing to customize your degree. Graduates are ready for careers across industries or advanced study in business.

Master of Business Administration (MBA):

Advance your career with a 36-credit MBA built for working professionals. Study one course at a time in 8-week terms while gaining expertise in finance, marketing, analytics, leadership, and global business. Rooted in a Christian worldview, the program equips you to make ethical, data-driven decisions and prepares you for leadership across industries—from business and healthcare to nonprofits and beyond.

Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing:

Launch your career in digital marketing with a B.S. that blends strategy, analytics, and creativity. Study consumer behavior, social media, SEO/SEM, content creation, and brand management while learning the latest tools to engage audiences and drive results. With 120 credits and flexible elective options, graduates are prepared for roles in digital marketing, communications, sales, and brand leadership.

Bachelor of Healthcare Administration:

Prepare to lead in one of today’s fastest-growing fields with a B.S. in Healthcare Administration. This 120-credit program builds expertise in healthcare management, policy, finance, and ethics—while teaching you to analyze data, improve efficiency, and manage teams. Graduates are ready for careers as hospital or clinic administrators, consultants, analysts, or policy leaders, making a meaningful impact on patient care and healthcare systems.

Bachelor of Supply Chain Management:

Launch your supply chain career with a B.S. in Supply Chain Management. This 120-credit program blends global logistics, procurement, operations, and distribution strategies with hands-on project management experience. Rooted in a Christian worldview, the program prepares graduates for in-demand careers in logistics, sourcing, transportation, distribution, consulting, and trade.

Each program includes both practical application and leadership development—preparing you to thrive in the marketplace and make a lasting impact.

2. 100% Online and Designed for Working Adults

LAPU’s business degrees are delivered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study when and where it works best for you. With three semesters each year, divided into two 8-week sessions, you’ll have six opportunities annually to start your classes—so you never have to wait for a traditional academic calendar.

Why it works:

• Adjust your start date around your work or personal schedule

• Short, focused courses help you build momentum

• Multiple entry points make it easier to pause and restart if needed

Whether you’re pursuing your bachelor’s or your MBA, LAPU makes it simple to begin when the time is right for you.

3. Affordable, Transparent Tuition—with Multiple Ways to Save

Earning your degree shouldn’t mean putting your life or finances on hold. LAPU is committed to keeping tuition affordable and transparent, with no hidden fees and multiple ways to lower your total cost.

Students benefit from:

• Competitive tuition rates that reflect real value

• Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

• Potential tuition discounts through employer or military partnerships

• Credit for prior learning, training, or professional experience

At LAPU, investing in your education is designed to be achievable—so you can focus on what matters most: advancing your career and living out your purpose.

4. Christ-Centered Education That Shapes Ethical Leaders

Business decisions shape lives, communities, and the future. That’s why every LAPU business program integrates a Christian worldview, helping students build not only strong strategic thinking, but also deep ethical reasoning and purpose-driven leadership.

You’ll graduate ready to lead with both competence and character—prepared to navigate complex environments with integrity and service at the core.

5. Career Preparation with Real-World Relevance

At LAPU, you’ll learn from faculty who bring professional experience directly into the classroom. Every course is built to connect theory with practical application, giving you the tools to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

As a student, you’ll benefit from:

• Faculty who integrate real-world perspectives into business learning

• Guidance that bridges academics with professional goals

• Support designed to prepare you for leadership in your chosen field

With LAPU, you’ll graduate ready to lead with confidence and make an impact wherever your career takes you.

Launch Your Future in Business

LAPU offers the flexibility, affordability, and faith-based foundation you need to pursue your purpose and achieve your professional goals.

Apply now or request more information to find the right path forward—on your schedule, with a university that believes in your future.