• e-mail us
  • Print this Page
  • ShareShare
 

The School of Business – Online Degree and Certificate Programs

The School of Business at American Military University (AMU) offers a flexible, dynamic and interactive program to accommodate many types of learners. Our academic program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), integrates new technologies to keep the classroom interesting and up-to-date. Students are taught not only the concepts but also the “real world” application of the materials. The curriculum provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for students seeking preparation or advancement in business and leadership roles in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Whether you are interested in business, accounting, computer systems, cybercrime, management, or marketing, the School of Business has a program for you.

Students are quite active outside of the classroom, through organizations such as the Golden Key Honor Society, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and Student Veterans of American (SVA).

Take the next step and complete a no-fee application.

We want you to make an informed decision about the university that's right for you. For more about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, visit www.apus.edu/disclosure.

  • Available Programs

  • Why Choose AMU?

    Academic Quality meets Affordable Tuition

    American Military University (AMU) provides quality and affordable online education to U.S. Armed Forces, members of the public safety, service and national security communities, and working adults in a wide range of fields. AMU closely partners with industry organizations and is highly respected by public service, intelligence, homeland security and criminal justice communities for developing curriculum that is relevant to today’s job market. AMU is a member of the regionally accredited American Public University System. Here’s why more than 100,000 students make us their school of choice.

    • #1 most popular provider of education to the U.S. military*
    • Admission fees are waived for active duty, guard and reserve members 
    • No application or technology fees; and textbooks are provided at no cost to all undergraduate students earning academic credit 
    • Active duty tuition assistance covers up to 100% of undergraduate tuition and up to 75% of graduate tuition for as many as six courses per year**
    • Affordable tuition that is 20 percent less than the average four-year public university’s in-state rates according to the College Board’s 2010-2011 study
    • Save time and money by transferring previous education and training credits
    • Nationally recognized for quality online education and effective practices 
    • Experienced faculty; many who are executives in government and nonprofit organizations including the United Nations, State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    • 96% of AMU seniors say they are satisfied or very satisfied with their education
    • 97% of AMU seniors say they would recommend AMU to friends and colleagues

    To get started, complete our no-fee application now.

    *based upon 2011 DoD enrollment figures for U.S. servicemembers
    **refer to your service's policy on tuition assistance eligibility and availability


Video Spotlight

AMU Feature Video
Just what is online learning all about? Hear from our faculty and students about how AMU achieves academic excellence each day through online learning and take a tour of our virtual campus and classroom.

Watch the AMU Virtual Tour

Faculty Spotlight

L.A. Chad Patrizi
Dean
M.P.A.: Virginia Polytechnic Institute

L A Chad A PatriziL.A. Chad Patrizi is the Business Administration Department Chair for the American Public University System. Chad holds a Master of Public Administration and Policy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College). Chad is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in E-learning at Touro University International. Chad comes to the University from the National Academy of Public Administration, where his experience encompassed a wide variety of public management research and public policy analysis, to include analytical and publication contributions to publicly sponsored domestic and international studies. Chad’s success is based on his knowledge of public administration, his ability to complete large projects, his ability to communicate with diverse individuals, his leadership and his flexibility. On the national level, he served as a research analyst focused on congressionally mandated studies including The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the National Park Service Construction Program. In international affairs, Chad’s work included the USIA sponsored Public Administration Program in Central and Eastern Europe. The USIA program in the Republic of Georgia established the Institute of Public Administration and educates Georgian civil servants in public administration and management. Chad provided managerial oversight of the masters level program; coordinated the annual Academic schedule; and, served as a liaison between Ministers of Education, University Officials and the Academy. Prior to his public service experience, as a 10-year manager in private industry, Chad supervised, managed, and developed corporate human resources and training programs.