OVERVIEW
Online Business Degrees For Working Professionals
Become a better manager and a more confident leader. Hone your business acumen and garner added respect. WGU's Bachelor of Science Business Administration—Management degree program is our most popular business degree, with good reason. This business management degree program allows you to gain a breadth of skills that enhance your résumé and add to your strengths. And you can earn your degree without quitting your current job and progress as quickly as you're able through the program, allowing you to graduate sooner and bring real-world experience to the table. Earn more money, be eligible for promotions, and gear up for an exciting career with a business degree.
70% of students finish within
42 Months
WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready. The result: You may finish faster.
Tuition per six-month term is
$3,575
Tuition charged per term—rather than per credit—helps students control the ultimate cost of their business management degree. Finish faster, pay less!
Average salary increase
$14,621
B.S. business management graduates report an impressive average salary increase after completing their degree at Western Governors University.
COURSES & COMPETENCIES
Business Management Courses
The online management degree program is composed of several industry-relevant courses. Some may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. Courses are generally completed one at a time instead of simultaneously, and you’ll work with your Program Mentor to build a personalized Degree Plan that keeps you on track.
WGU courses are competency-based which means that once you demonstrate mastery in a specific area, you can move on. This allows you to use your existing knowledge to move through your degree program more quickly.
The Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Management program is an all-online degree program. You’ll complete program requirements independently, with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You’ll be expected to complete at least 12 competency units for each 6-month term. Each course is typically three or four units. There’s no limit on the number of units you can complete each term, so the more courses you complete, the quicker you can finish your program.
40 Courses
Program consists of 40 courses
At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to ensure your degree is proof you really know your stuff.
Capstone Project
Special requirements for this program
At the end of your program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to take what you’ve learned and apply it to a real-world situation, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.
“My enrollment experience was seamless. The first moment I spoke to my Enrollment Counselor got me excited about WGU. They tell you what the different benefits are, the format and everything. They walk you through everything. If you want it, it's there. Getting enrolled and getting started is easy-peasy.”
—Dale Boolton
B.S. Business Management
Why WGU?
Earning Potential
A management degree can dramatically impact your earning potential. After graduation WGU business management students report earning $14,621 more per year.
On Your Schedule
Competency-based education means you can move as quickly through your degree as you can master the material. You don't have to log in to classes at a certain time—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education
Entirely Online
The business management bachelor's degree at WGU is 100% online, which means it works wherever you are. You can do your coursework at night after working at your full-time job, on weekends, while you're traveling the world or on vacation—it's entirely up to you.
Accredited, Respected,
Recognized
One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.
COST & TIME
Online Business Programs That are Affordable
By charging per six-month 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 faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.
A College Degree Within Reach
There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:
The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2019 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.
Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
What Makes Us Different: Learning Designed to Fit Today’s Busy Lifestyles
Competency-based education puts working, busy, adult students in the driver’s seat of their education. At most other schools—including other online programs—you move through the curriculum at a set pace, driven by semesters and hours in class. At WGU, your progress is driven by your ability to prove what you know, so you have the ability to speed up your progress and graduate sooner. Once you’ve mastered the defined competencies (knowledge and skills), you prove what you know through tests, papers, projects, or other assessments.
"Attending WGU online was the perfect way for me to further my education. I could basically work at my own pace and use the knowledge I had already learned from working for so many years before attending. I love WGU and all the mentors who helped me succeed and earn my bachelor's degree in Business Management.”
—Debra Marshall
B.S. Business Management
CAREER OUTLOOK
Success in Management Starts With a College Degree in Business
From Fortune 500 organizations to gutsy start-ups, from government and nonprofit work to the public sector. A degree in business management is key to thriving in any setting. WGU’s bachelor's degree is designed to help you stand out from the competition and find an exciting and lucrative career. Take charge of your future—earning a degree will prepare you for raises, promotions, or an entirely new future. Earn a business degree and change your life.
Online, accredited, and designed with professionals in mind, WGU’s Bachelor of Science Business Administration—Management degree program is a great way to kick-start your organizational management career. Whether you’re already a supervisor or your career aspirations involve management and administration, this degree will give you the skills and knowledge you’ll need to rise to the top of your profession.
Return on Your Investment
5%
All management occupations are expected to see 5% growth across industries by the year 2029, largely due to the creation of new businesses.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Learn About All the Job Opportunities in Business Management
Our nearly 7,000 Bachelor of Science Business Management alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers.
Job Titles
- Account executive
- Marketing manager
- Business or healthcare analyst
- Project or program manager
Diverse Industries
- Private companies
- Healthcare
- Government and military
- Nonprofit organizations
- Colleges, universities, and K–12 schools/districts
Major Employers
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- American Red Cross
- FedEx
- Kaiser Permanente
- Self-employed
WGU Grads Hold Positions With Top Employers
ADMISSIONS
Bachelor of Business Management Admission Requirements
For undergraduate business programs, there are currently no additional admission requirements beyond the general admission requirements.
NOTE: Students will not have the option or ability to waive or remove transfer credit in order to earn a certificate. Their coursework is counted towards their degree, but they will not earn the certificate if they have brought in more than 50% of the transfer credit for that intended certificate.
NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program. Learn why we don't require these tests.
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MORE DETAILS
Certificates in Business Management
The Business Management degree program allows students to earn valuable credentials on their path to a degree, including the management, strategic thinking and innovation, and leadership certificates. These certificates allow you to demonstrate mastery and add credentials to your résumé before you even graduate with your degree.
Management
Strategic Thinking & Innovation
Leadership
Commonly Asked Questions About Our Online Business Management Bachelor's Degree
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