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WGU is not your typical business school.

You can afford it. Our surprisingly low tuition is charged per term, not per credit— so graduating faster costs less. And a scholarship from WGU can make our already low tuition even more affordable.

You can work while going to school. Pass courses by proving what you know. Competency-based education means your previous experience, ability to learn quickly, and extra time spent studying can help you graduate ahead of schedule.

Your degree can change your career. Your degree comes with tangible benefits for your career and your bottom line. Plus, 96% of employers say they would hire another WGU grad¹.

Your degree is entirely online. WGU offers completely online business degrees that allow you to work anytime, anywhere.

1 Harris Poll 2020 survey of 300 employers of WGU graduates.

Earn a respected degree. Business school reinvented.

Find out why Harvard Business Review says we're the "real revolution in online education."

WGU grads tell their story.

“At WGU, it feels more like, 'We are here for you. So whenever you're ready, we're ready.” Andrea Petty
B.S. Marketing

FASTER

Learn, prove it, move on.

Competency-based education focuses on learning rather than seat time. You’re in the driver’s seat. Each course is a collection of defined competencies—knowledge and skills that employers are looking for from successful graduates. You study on your schedule. As soon as you can prove you’ve mastered the competencies, you take an assessment, pass it, and move on. You spend your time learning new concepts, not rehashing subjects you already know. You can set the pace to graduate early. And in the end, your degree is proof you’ve shown that you’re what employers are looking for!

MORE SUPPORT

Your success is our job.

From before you enroll to after you graduate, our #1 job is a better life for you and your family. Think of it as the best of both worlds: a program that offers complete independence and more support than you ever knew you needed—at exactly the moment you need it! From the enrollment counselor who helps you decide if WGU is the right fit for you, to the faculty mentors who are obsessed with your academic progress, to the student and tech support teams who are eager to help you solve any issues you might encounter as a student, you’re never alone—even though you’re online. And even after you’ve graduated, career and alumni support is just a call away.

GREATER VALUE

Smaller investment, bigger returns.

At WGU, affordability means cutting-edge programs at tuition rates that are about half* what you’d pay at other online universities. It means graduating with little to no student debt. It means scholarship and financial aid opportunities and minimal, transparent fees. It means a flat-rate per-term tuition so that when you save time you also save money. And it means understanding that value includes quality, flexibility, relevance, and results, not just cost.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 57% the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

WGU alumni shine on the job.

They're Prepared

95% said that their WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs

95% of employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.

They're Top Candidates

96% said they would hire another WGU graduate

96% of employers said they would hire another WGU graduate.

They Wow

98% of employers said WGU graduates meet or exceed expectations

98% of employers said WGU graduates met or exceeded expectations.

Source: 2020 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers

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Our faculty members have one job: helping you succeed.

Program Mentors.

Personally assigned to you from the day you enroll to the day you graduate, your Program Mentor is your faculty member. They will meet with you on a regular basis to provide program instruction, advice, coaching, support, goal-setting—and a healthy dose of cheerleading to make sure you’re celebrating the little and big wins along the way!

Course Instructors.

Learning independently doesn’t mean learning on your own. Course Instructors are subject-matter experts who work with you regularly to ensure you’re mastering course material. They tailor learning to your needs, and the type and intensity of instructional support you receive varies based on your performance in any particular course.

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Explore business degrees.

Business Management – B.S. Business Administration

Hone your business acumen and garner added respect:...

Hone your business acumen and garner added...

Hone your business acumen and garner added respect:

Time: 68% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Account executive
Business analyst
Program manager
Director or senior director
Vice president

This online degree program is an excellent choice for kick-starting your organizational management career.

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IT Management – B.S. Business Administration

IT managers are needed in nearly every organization:...

IT managers are needed in nearly every...

IT managers are needed in nearly every organization:

Time: 66% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Vice president of risk management
Product security incident manager
Vice president of technical services
CTO and CIO
Director of IT

Key competencies of these online courses align with industry needs: management and leadership, networks and security, and information systems management.

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Master of Business Administration

The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business...

The flexible MBA program you need, focused on...

The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business management, strategy, and leading teams:

Time: 80% of graduates finish within 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $4,675 per 6-month term.

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

President and CEO
Vice president
Executive director
Chief strategic officer

Our competency-based model gives you an innovative learning experience you won't find anywhere else—and our MBA grads tell us they loved accelerating their program to see a faster ROI.

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Management and Leadership – M.S.

An online master's degree focused on change management,...

An online master's degree focused on change...

An online master's degree focused on change management, innovation, and leading teams:

Time: 62% of graduates finish within 18 months.
Tuition and fees: $4,675 per 6-month term.

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

President
Vice president
Director of operations
Executive director

Develop a comprehensive suite of leadership skills and your confidence to navigate changing business structures.

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Human Resource Management – B.S. Business Administration

A SHRM-recognized online business degree program:...

A SHRM-recognized online business degree program:

Time: 65% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.

Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Human resource specialist
Director of talent acquisition
Recruiting manager
Organizational learning specialist
Vice president of HR

Earn your B.S. in Human Resources and help build strong organizations.

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Accounting – B.S. Business Administration

Have a knack for numbers or fine-tuning finances?...

Have a knack for numbers or fine-tuning finances?

Time: 62% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Accounting manager
Financial director
Vice president of finance and operations
Chief financial officer
Forensic accountant

Take your first step toward CPA certification and learn how to use GAAP, ledgers, and journals.

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Marketing – B.S. Business Administration

For those who want to lead brands and steer consumer markets:...

For those who want to lead brands and steer...

For those who want to lead brands and steer consumer markets:

Time: 67% of graduates finish within 36 months.
Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Marketing and PR manager
Director of marketing and communications
Director of publications
Customer intelligence manager
Marketing sales manager

Marketing is a creative and exciting field—and one where an undergraduate degree will open better opportunities.

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Accounting – M.S.

Become better qualified to pursue a greater variety of public...

Become better qualified to pursue a greater...

Become better qualified to pursue a greater variety of public and private accounting positions:

Time: 76% of grads finish within 24 months.
Tuition and fees: $4,675 per 6-month term.

Some careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:

Accountant
Accounting manager
Internal audit manager
Senior accountant
Other specialized finance roles

This MAcc program is designed to prepare you for the CPA exam and also the CMA or CIA exams.

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Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $145 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources, saving you thousands. Non-refundable $65 one-time application fee. Program fees and other fees: Some programs have small per-term or one-time fees specific to that program's costs. Your Enrollment Counselor can provide more information.

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Control the cost of your program.

Our tuition connects cost to time.
By charging per term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. (The interactive illustration uses a standard undergraduate program as an example—actual tuition and fee amounts may vary in other programs.)

Flat-rate tuition of $3,720 per term links cost to time.

By charging per 6-month term rather than per credit hour—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or can learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees.

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A WGU degree pays for itself faster and adds little to no new debt.

By providing useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment, keeping tuition low while you’re enrolled, and providing programs that lead to better jobs after graduation, WGU packs a one-two-three punch designed to keep your debt low and your return on investment quick.