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An Online Degree in Media Business


At Globe University-Online, we call our bachelor’s degree in media business a 2 + 2 degree. This means that the program is designed for people who already have two-year degrees in a creative field. They are able to leverage their previous college educations and training to earn Bachelor of Science in Media Business (BS) degrees in two years or less.

Contact Globe University-Online. Call toll-free 1-877-609-8889.

Build on your associate degree

Students with degrees such as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS), an Associate of Arts (AA) or another two-year degree can continue their educations and training. A four-year degree opens opportunities for advancement in fields such as graphic design, video production or advertising.

Admission to the online media business program

Prospective students should have an associate degree in a field such the following:

  • Music business
  • Audio production and engineering
  • Digital video
  • Music and entertainment business
  • Interactive media
  • Graphic design
  • Web design and development
  • Professional photography
  • Graphic design

Students must have earned at least 60 quarter-credits or the equivalent in the area of focus as well as a minimum of 30 general education credits.

Careers for graduates of our media business program

Our graduates are prepared for careers in many different industries, including the following:

  • Marketing
  • Advertising
  • Public relations
  • Technical training
  • Graphic design
  • Sales
  • Public opinion
  • Research
  • Internet marketing
  • Video production
  • Sales

Requirements for the media business degree

The coursework for the 2 + 2 degree includes specialized business classes; students received technical education in their creative fields while studying for their two-year degrees. At Globe University-Online, they take business classes that build upon their technical training, including those in topics such as the following:

  • Marketing
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Sales
  • Advertising

They also take upper division business or creative electives (8 credits), general education (25 credits) and a media capstone course (5 credits) that allows them to use their business and media training in real-world situations. They graduate with the practical experience that employers value.

Why online?

An online degree program such our 2 + 2 bachelor’s degree in media business, allows a student to continue working, take care of kids and avoid the costs of commuting. Students in this program have access to the same support system as students at our 12 locations in Minnesota and beyond enjoy. They receive help from our well-staffed online help desk, our online librarians and our enthusiastic instructors. We want our online students to succeed and provide the tools to help them.

Learn more about online media business

If you have thought about building on your associate degree to advance in a creative field, our 2 + 2 bachelor’s degree in media business may be just right for you. Contact Globe University-Online to learn more. Call us toll-free 1-877-609-8889 to get started or complete an online application today.