Virginia College Online is owned and operated by Virginia College, which was founded in 1983 and also operates the Virginia College School of Business and Health. The online college offers a variety of educational opportunities to students throughout the world. It provides classes through on-ground campuses and the Internet. Virginia College Online offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of business, paralegal, health care, information technology and criminal justice. The online college also provides various programs, such as accounting specialist, culinary arts and human resources management. Its other programs include business administration, cyber security, and golf course and network management. Virginia College Online is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.