Electronic commerce (e-commerce) has changed the way companies provide their products and services to consumers. Online classes and programs in e-commerce or e-business are designed to prepare students for handling these changes effectively and efficiently in the business world. Students can find distance learning options at many schools, including four-year universities and private online institutions.
While schools may offer e-commerce courses that students can take individually, many times these classes are included in a bachelor's or master's program. Degrees that might contain e-business coursework include those in business administration, Internet technologies, marketing and e-commerce technology. Some online bachelor's programs require applicants to have a certain number of undergraduate credits while prospective graduate students must have a bachelor's degree. In both cases, schools might require students to have related work experience.