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Benedictine University Online Degree Programs

Become a leader in your desired field with the online degree and certificate programs from Benedictine University. You’ll take convenient online courses tailored to the needs of busy professionals.

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Online Programs That Foster Success Across Industries

Benedictine University is a top-tier private university with a reputation for excellence. For students in Illinois and nationwide, our online degree programs provide opportunities to gain impressive credentials and skills that align with their goals.

Business

Position yourself for higher-level business and management roles by seeking a graduate degree or certificate online with Benedictine.

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Criminology

Study the causes of crime as you prepare for criminology careers that focus on keeping your community safe.

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General Studies

Get on track for a promising future by developing professional skills sought by today’s employers.

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Nursing

Achieve your goals in nursing through online degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.

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Public Health

Prepare to improve well-being in your community with our CEPH-accredited master’s degree and graduate certificate programs.

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Benedictine At-a-Glance

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Online Programs Available

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Active Alumni

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Why Benedictine University?

Benedictine University is known for pushing the education envelope. We were among the first schools to launch a fully online degree program in Illinois and one of the first to adopt the latest learning management technology. Throughout your online program, you’ll access personal support and learning resources while taking career-focused courses that propel your success. As a student and a graduate, you will always be a valued member of our community.

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Get Support for Your Journey to an Online Degree

At Benedictine University, we’re dedicated to assisting you throughout the admissions process. From the time you apply to your first week of class, an admissions counselor will work closely with you to aid your success. Visit our Admissions Hub to learn the steps you’ll complete to begin your online program, along with opportunities for students with transfer credits and military experience.

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Flexible Online Courses That Foster Success

Benedictine University strives to provide a highly engaging experience to online students. We deliver courses via an easy-to-use learning management system that incorporates innovative instruction and helps students remain productive. Thanks to the asynchronous format of our courses, you can study when and where you prefer while getting the flexibility needed to meet your personal and professional responsibilities.

Take online courses of the same quality as our on-campus programs
Benefit from curricula rooted in the latest research and continuous improvement
Network with your instructors and classmates around the world

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our FAQ page to find answers to questions you may have about the online programs.

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