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According to a 2006 Forrester research report, revenues from e-commerce will top 250 billion dollars by 2011. With online business thriving at unprecedented levels, why not cash in on this lucrative, fast-growing industry? An online degree can give you all the tools you need to launch a successful career in e-commerce, and even start your own online business.

E-commerce (short for electronic commerce) is a competitive industry--but there's unlimited room for growth. Professionals in this field buy, sell, distribute, market, and repair products and services over the Internet. As consumers get more and more comfortable with technology, more and more of them are buying products online, from cars to clothes to houses.

Riding the Cutting Edge

Not only is e-commerce growing fast, its growth is far outpacing other kinds of business. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, total e-commerce sales for 2006 were about $108.7 billion, an increase of 23.5 percent from 2005. Total retail sales, including in-person business transactions, increased by only 5.8 percent from 2005.

Completing an e-commerce degree can put you on the cutting edge of business. Today, there are many new business strategies specifically geared for the online customer. An education in this field can give you the skills to identify, develop, and implement e-commerce business strategies.

Online Degree Opportunities in E-Commerce

You can choose from among hundreds of degree programs at many different levels, from certificate programs to bachelor's degrees to MBAs. And--of course--you can get your degree online too! Popular degree programs include:

• E-business management
• MBA in e-commerce
• Bachelor's degree in business administration
• Bachelor's degree in e-business or e-commerce
• Associate's degree in e-commerce

If you're interested in e-commerce and are ready to launch a cutting-edge career, the right education can give you the training you need to succeed.

Sources:

• U.S. Census Bureau, "Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales, 4th Quarter 2006" Sucharita Mulpuru, Forrester Reasearch Report. "US E-Commerce: Five-Year Forecast and Data Overview: North American Consumer Technology Adoption Study," October 12, 2006.

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