The Basics:
Address: 4001 South 700 East, Suite 700, Salt Lake City UT 84107
Phone: 1-877-435-7948, ext. 1658
Website: http://www.wgu.edu
Competency-Based Approach:
Western Governors University has an interesting approach to academics. Instead of granting degrees to students who have completed credits, this online institution grants degrees based on demonstrated competency. What this means is that students have the option of taking a competency test before they begin a program to determine what courses they actually need to take. If a student passes a subject exam, no further study is required in that subject.
MBA Programs:
- Traditional MBA
- MBA with Information Technology Emphasis
- MBA with Healthcare Management Emphasis
Other (Bachelor) Business Programs:
- Business Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing Management
- Information Technology Management
- Human Resources Management
Admissions:
Students must have at least three years working experience to gain admission to the WGU MBA programs. All students must complete an admissions exam.
Random Facts:
- Western Governors University is a private, non-profit online university
- WGU is the only accredited online university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs.
- Tuition is a flat-rate fee for 6 months; you can complete as many courses as you want during that time.
- Some business programs at WGU have built in industry certifications.
Additional Information:
To learn more about this unique online institution, check out this Interview with Western Governors University.
