10/23/12 ema

HAYS, Kan. -- Two groups rank Fort Hays State University's bachelor's and master's in business administration programs in the top 20 best online programs in the United States.

The online bachelors degree in business administration was ranked number 15 by TheBestSchools.org. The programs were selected based on the quality of the program, types of courses offered, the faculty, awards, rankings and reputation of the school for providing online degree programs.

The program covers the operation of the modern business enterprise and provides specialized training in the analysis of typical problem situations.

TheBestSchools.org is an independent organization with no ties to any other educational institution.

The link to the rankings is http://www.thebestschools.org/blog/2012/10/05/bachelor-business-administration-degrees/.

Since 2009, FHSU's master's degree in business administration has been named a "best buy" by GetEducated.com.

It was ranked 14th based on a comprehensive review of 201 competing online regionally accredited MBA programs nationwide.

The MBA program is a high-quality program with a core curriculum that supports the most important aspects of business.

"A Best Buy designation indicates that your program has been independently reviewed and found to offer a high-quality distance MBA to online students at a cost well below the national average," said Vicky Phillips, founder of GetEducated.com. "A million learners visit Get Educated.com annually seeking advice on which of the 355 online MBA degrees we review best meet their needs."

The Best Buy Online MBA affordability rankings are available at http://www.geteducated.com/online-college-ratings-and-rankings/best-buy-lists/best-buy-mba-regional.