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| Bachelor of Science |
| Business—Professional Studies |
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Designed for the businessperson who has achieved a professional business certification
but no bachelor's degree. The B.S. in Business—Professional Studies awards academic standing for the professional certification you already possess when such certification is equivalent to rigorous academic training. For instance, someone holding a certification as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) will be considered to have satisfactorily completed the Area of Study called "Domain of Specialty."
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A Program Overview
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The program consists of eight domains of knowledge including WGU competency assessments,
development of a comprehensive portfolio, mentoring, and a capstone project.
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Upper-Division Domains:
Domain of Specialty (See below)
Business and Technical Knowledge
Leadership and Professionalism
Upper-Division Collegiate Reasoning and Problem-Solving Skills
Lower-Division Domains:
Associate-Level Business Core
Quantitative Literacy Skills
Language and Communication Skills
General Education Distribution
View detailed information about these domains.
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Domain of Specialty
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Refers to a professional certification that a student already possesses which is equivalent to rigorous academic training. A qualifying certification will be considered sufficient to meet the requirements of this domain.
For a list of professional certifications that meet the requirements, click here.
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Tuition That's Affordable
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WGU is a non-profit university with affordable tuition. Tuition for this degree is just
$2,790 per 6-month term or just $5,580 per year. This is
less than HALF what other reputable online universities typically charge. (Other schools
charge as much as $300-400 per credit, which can ultimately cost over $30,000 for a 4-year
degree.)
Click here for details about tuition.
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Time Required to Complete the Program
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Most students who already have an Associate of Arts or its equivalent can complete their
degree in 2 to 2 1/2 years. Students with little or no prior college experience can complete their degree in 4 to 5 years. Talk to an Enrollment Counselor to explore your personal situation.
Time to Completion frequently asked questions.
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Basic Admission Requirements
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Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants will be required to take a short, online admissions test that helps determine likelihood of success in a WGU online program. More info about Admissions.
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"Competency-based…"
"One of the things that interested me the most about the program was the idea of the degree being competency-based. I had been working in the area of education technology for some time. I was excited to find a program that didn't require me to sit through classes in areas where I had already gained experience and knowledge."
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| —Karren Perry, WGU graduate student |
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"Opportunities I needed…"
"Working full-tme both inside and outside the home, having two small children and other external responsibilities, I didn't know how I could physically or emotionally return to college. WGU provided the opportunities I needed to succeed."
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| —Anjeanette Armstrong, WGU graduate, HR trainer |
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"Broadly accepted…"
WGU is riding the wave of an evolution in technology. The notion of competency-based education is becoming broadly accepted because competency-based promotions are the basis for advancement in our industry."
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| —Eric Benhamou, CEO of Palm Inc. |
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