Why Students Choose the University of La Verne

Tradition of Academic Excellence since 1891

The University of La Verne has been educating adult professionals for nearly four decades. Many universities offer degree programs for working adults, but for over 115 years the University of La Verne has earned a reputation for academic excellence with a student-centered focus. We are a highly diverse institution, drawing students, faculty, and staff from a variety of backgrounds, professions, and disciplines.

Online Education at the University of La Verne

Online degrees offer adult students the opportunity to earn a degree in a convenient and flexible environment. Although the content is the same as an on-campus course, there are no regular class meetings for online degrees at the University of La Verne.

All online degree coursework is conducted according to a schedule, but lectures, coursework and discussion board postings take place at the students convenience from home, work or anywhere with Internet access.

Full-Time Faculty

Students get the same high-quality instruction and course content that the University of La Verne has been providing for adult students for over 35 years, but without the day-to-day obstacles that prevent so many from pursuing educational goals. The vast majority of online instructors are full-time faculty ensuring you greater value.

Online Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management

The Organizational Management online program is designed for the working adult who would like to improve management and organizational skills. The program is constructed in two parts. The core requirements stress general management skills with a focus on immediate application in the work setting, and includes the opportunity for student research. The second part offers electives from a variety of disciplines, allowing the student flexibility to choose courses that best suit his or her career path.

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

The Bachelor of Public Administration online degree assists current and aspiring managers to gain skills in human relations as well as technical abilities for dealing with organizational productivity and performance. The program guides students through classic and contemporary theories and demonstrates how to apply these new ideas and strategies. The program stresses a skill-building approach to change management in culturally diverse environments.

Master of Business Administration

The online MBA for Experienced Professionals is designed for adult professionals with a minimum of three years experience and an undergraduate degree in any major. The broad-based management curriculum is designed to enhance the development of effective future business leaders.