Most Affordable Accredited Bachelor’s Degree
100% Mobile-Delivered
Most Affordable Accredited Bachelor’s Degree
100% Mobile-Delivered

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SOAR™ at Cornerstone | Get a Degree on Your Schedule For Less

SOAR™ from Cornerstone University makes earning a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Business Management affordable and flexible. With the nation’s lowest tuition and self-paced learning, this accredited degree fits your life—right on your smartphone.

  • Enjoy the nation’s lowest tuition – at least 50% less than other private online colleges.
  • Accelerate learning with self-paced classes.
  • Master career-relevant business skills with Cornerstone’s expert faculty.
  • 100% on your smartphone.

The nation’s most affordable education is self-paced and accessible anytime, anywhere on your smartphone.

SOAR™: Everything You Need to Earn a Degree in the Palm of Your Hand

SOAR™, designed by our respected faculty and inspired by the relentless spirit of our Golden Eagles, reimagines education for today’s busy learners—delivering top-tier academics with unmatched simplicity. Here’s what you can expect:

  • All course materials preloaded in the intuitive SOAR™ app, ready whenever you are.
  • Self-paced learning lets you control your journey — speed through courses or take it slower to balance work, family, and life.
  • Microlearning format with original podcasts, videos, audiobooks, and presentations, optimized for your smartphone — a completely modern learning experience.
  • Career-ready courses teach critical decision-making, problem-solving, ethical leadership with a Christian moral foundation, and effective communication for any industry.
  • Transparent, affordable pricing with no hidden fees; most students pay little or nothing thanks to grants, scholarships, and employer support.
  • Dedicated guidance from professors and advisors, offering personalized support from your first class to graduation day.

Earn a respected Cornerstone University bachelor’s degree without sacrificing finances, family, or career. Our subscription-based model fits your budget, with many paying little or nothing. Here’s how:

  • Low tuition: $2,400 per 4-month term (tuition before awarding grants or scholarships) —less than half the national average for online private degrees. No overwhelming debt.
  • Zero cost for many students: Programs are eligible for federal grants, scholarships, and employer reimbursement.
  • Flexible pace: You are in control of your schedule and pace. The more courses you complete each term the more money you save and the faster you earn your degree.
  • No hidden fees: Just a smartphone—no books, mandatory fees, or pricey tech.

Learn how credits transfer. Connect with a counselor.

SOAR™ delivers a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Business Management, equipping you with career skills for any industry. With this fast-growing degree, you’ll:

  • Master strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving.
  • Drive innovation and meet business goals.
  • Prepare for ethical leadership roles.
  • Build strong relationships and communicate effectively internally and externally.
  • Succeed in a dynamic marketplace.

All 120 credit hours—14 business courses, 26 general education and electives—are on the SOAR™ platform. Academic guidance is provided from start to finish. Download the 40-course guide for details.

SOAR™ with Career-Ready Skills

Whether you’re just starting, reentering the workforce or hoping to advance your career, you will develop essential business management capabilities the market wants in these key study areas:

Communication and Relationship Development

Ethical and Moral Framework for Business Practices

Leadership and Team Management

Data-Driven Informed Decision-Making

Strategic Analysis for Innovative Solutions

The Value of the SOAR™ Experience

97 %

of current students are proud to receive a SOAR™ degree.

94 %

of current students enjoy the flexibility of SOAR™ mobile-delivered learning.

93 %

of current students would recommend SOAR™ to others.

Your affordable bachelor’s degree in strategic business management is available now at your fingertips!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Cornerstone University?

Recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of America’s Best Colleges for 2025, Cornerstone University is an innovative, regionally accredited, Christian University with an over 80-year legacy and flourishing ground campus in Western Michigan. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer over 65 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With over 17,000 alumni living in all 50 states and 44 countries, Cornerstone graduates are making an impact all around the globe.

SOAR™ is named as an enthusiastic reflection of Cornerstone University’s Golden Eagles spirit to help students soar in all aspects of career and life. As an accredited, 100% mobile-delivered degree, SOAR™ allows learners to complete a respected Cornerstone University Bachelor of Science in strategic business management entirely from their smartphones. Cornerstone’s program offers the ultimate in mobility, flexibility and convenience aspects of learning anytime, anywhere.

Learners access all textbooks and resources preloaded onto the SOAR™ app, with every essential component for earning a degree provided. The program includes pre-selected courses and materials in a highly engaging format, ensuring a seamless learning experience.

SOAR™ is a self-paced program that allows students to progress through the material at their own speed, one course at a time. With no weekly start or end dates for assignments, students can choose to move quickly or complete a minimum of 9 credits per term, making it adaptable to a variety of learning styles.

Yes, students earn an accredited bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University. The university and its business programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

SOAR™ courses are developed by Cornerstone University faculty who are academic and industry experts in their fields. Each course builds on an existing Cornerstone University curriculum, ensuring academic rigor while being adapted for SOAR’s fully mobile format. Course content is refined and enhanced to align with SOAR’s innovative structure, maintaining high-quality learning in a flexible, accessible format.

We will have start dates twice a month. Students should begin the process by applying for admission, filling out the FAFSA, and requesting transcripts if applicable. Enrollment counselors can help students at every step.

Tuition is $2,400 per 4-month term (before grants or scholarships), which is less than half the national average cost of an online degree from a private college. With our subscription-based format, students can complete as many courses as they like, paying the same flat-rate tuition each term — there’s no overwhelming debt.

Students can transfer up to 90 credits, or 75% of the degree requirements, including up to 30 of the 40 required courses. Enrollment counselors can assist in evaluating which courses are eligible for transfer.

Financial aid is available to SOAR™ students. To apply, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and list Cornerstone University (002266).

Cornerstone’s experienced faculty and advisors understand that busy students need support. Our team walks with students throughout the program, and once enrolled, each student will be assigned a professional student success coach for the duration of their educational journey.

Faculty offer timely feedback to keep students on track, working closely with academic success coaches to monitor progress, address challenges, and provide counsel when needed. This collaborative approach ensures students receive the guidance and resources necessary to succeed in SOAR’s flexible, self-paced learning environment.

Start now. Earn your B.S. in strategic business management degree anytime, anywhere.

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