An online master’s degree lets you study from home on a flexible schedule. For working adults, that removes the two biggest barriers to graduate school: quitting a job and relocating.
Employer acceptance has grown. In a 2023 Excelsior College/Zogby Analytics survey, 83% of business leaders rated online degrees from well-known universities as equally valuable as on-campus degrees. A Graduate Management Admission Council survey found 54% of U.S. employers regard online and in-person management degrees as equally valuable.
What matters most is the school’s reputation and accreditation, not the delivery format. Check that the institution is accredited by a recognized agency before you apply. Continents International University, based in Missouri, holds candidacy for IACBE accreditation, granted in July 2024 for a period running through July 31, 2029. Candidacy is an early step toward accreditation and is not the same as being accredited.
Compare tuition, technology requirements, and student support across programs. More: are online master’s degrees credible, CIU’s IACBE candidacy, and what IACBE accreditation means.

