What do you do with a marketing degree?

Marketers do all kinds of work to help drive customers to their product, and there are many career paths within the marketing field. These can include a focus on many of the areas within digital marketing including—paid advertisements, content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), website development and analysis, social media campaigns, and email marketing. Other areas of marketing can focus on maintaining customer relationships with career paths in sales, business development, account management, and sales management. Marketers can also have career paths in public relations, event planning, sales promotions and advertising, market research, and brand management. Marketers can focus on business-to-consumer or business-to-business relationships.

Is it better to major in marketing or management?

There is not one major that is better than another—it all depends on what you want! There are many different skills you will learn in a marketing degree program versus a management degree program. A marketing degree program focuses on the activities to drive demand for products and services. These activities include understanding the customer and how marketing strategies are used to create brands and customer relationships. In a management degree you’ll focus on the administration of the organization through its people, process, and leadership. While marketing and management apply to many types of industries, for-profit, non-profit, and government, marketing focuses on creating customer value, and management focuses on the internal organizational activities.

What kind of degree do you need for marketing?

If you’re looking to pursue a career in marketing, a bachelor’s degree in marketing is a great option. A bachelor’s degree in marketing will help you learn about business fundamentals, traditional and digital marketing, marketing strategy, social media, brand management, sales management, problem-solving, sales forecasting, and service marketing.

How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree in marketing?

For a traditional bachelor's degree program you should expect it will take you 4 years to complete. However, some online colleges like WGU will allow you to move faster. At WGU, most students finish their marketing degree within 36 months.

What type of degree is marketing?

A marketing degree will typically fall under a business college. Because marketing is a critical function of every business that aligns directly with the sales techniques and overall budgets of an organization, most marketing degrees are part of a business program.

What can you do with a bachelor's degree in marketing?

If you have a marketing degree you can likely get a job in any industry. All kinds of businesses and organizations rely on marketing professionals to help them reach their audience. There are many career paths for professionals who have a marketing degree, including: Marketing specialist Marketing manager Advertising manager Public relations manager

What micro-credentials can I earn with a WGU marketing degree?

You have the potential to earn four micro-credentials as you complete the marketing degree. Micro-credentials are a group of courses related to a set of knowledge that are awarded when competency is demonstrated. Within the marketing degree, and in addition to earning a bachelor’s degree, you’ll earn two business fundamental micro-credentials with Business Essentials and Applied Business Skills. These two micro-credentials will demonstrate your knowledge of the functional areas of business, how they work together, and how decision-making and business practices are integrated across functions for business success. Two additional micro-credentials within the marketing degree can be earned in management and human resource management. These micro-credentials provide a group of courses that will complement your marketing career with an understanding of management functions and people management. Micro-credentials can be marketed to employers when they are earned and enhance professional reputation and marketability, providing you a competitive advantage within the job market.

Can you get a marketing degree online?

Yes! There are many options available that allow students to pursue a marketing degree online. Research business programs to find the right option as far as program length, courses, and career outcomes. Your program should prepare you with a variety of skills such as digital marketing, sales management, brand strategy, and more.

Is a marketing degree worth it?

Absolutely. A traditional or online marketing degree can help you gain key skills and credentials that will ensure you're ready for your career. A good traditional or online program will teach you about traditional marketing techniques, email marketing, digital marketing, social media, brand strategy, content, sales, and more. A degree can help you boost your earning potential and be qualified for jobs.

How fast can I get a marketing degree?

A traditional bachelor's degree in marketing will take 4 years to complete. However, there are many online marketing degree options that may allow you to accelerate and finish your degree much faster. For example, at WGU you may be able to finish your degree in just 3 years.

Why a WGU marketing degree?

WGU’s marketing degree is a complete program that prepares students for a career in marketing. You will gain knowledge in traditional marketing concepts, along with knowledge in digital marketing, data literacy, and customer-focused strategies. Throughout the marketing degree you will have the opportunity to develop a professional portfolio to show employers your marketing skills. You will write a marketing plan, create a consumer persona, write a brand strategy and a brand crisis management plan, create a content asset by writing a blog post, and prepare presentations that include making marketing campaign recommendations. You will gain real-world application throughout your marketing courses that is directly applicable to a career in marketing. You will get to “do” marketing throughout the WGU marketing degree to enhance your own marketability!

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Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Information Technology Degrees

Earn an information technology degree and top certifications that will boost your résumé and prepare you for an exciting career. Boost your résumé with an information technology degree.

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A degree in information technology that will help you stand out from the competition and prepare for a lucrative, dynamic IT career.

Get the credentials to add to your IT knowledge so you can increase your earning potential, job security, and opportunities for advancement by earning your bachelor’s degree in information technology. In addition to providing a solid foundation in computer information systems and technology, this degree program gives you the opportunity to earn multiple industry-recognized certifications, such as CompTIA and CIW. You can earn while you learn with this information technology degree—these top technology certifications are built in to the IT degree program and do not add time or additional costs—but do add to your résumé as soon as you've earned them, even before you complete your degree! You also don't have to quit your full-time job to earn your degree, so you can continue to earn money while pursuing higher education.

This IT degree is focused on giving you the crucial skills you need instead of making you sit through classes. We don't want to hold you back—you are truly in the driver's seat of your education. You never have to wait for a scheduled class—you can finish as quickly as you master the material. And you can use your existing knowledge to help you go even faster. Designed with input from industry experts, the B.S. Information Technology degree program is composed of five primary areas of study: systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT.

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Income growth after two years

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Just 2 years after graduation, WGU students report earning $11,800* more per year, while the national average salary increase after 2 years is just $4,500.
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Become a technology expert and linchpin for your team and organization.

Information drives our economy, so technology experts are needed in every industry and every company. An information technology degree is key in helping you gain the critical skills and experience you need to thrive in the information sector. Increase your earning potential, boost your résumé with valuable credentials, and find a career you love with the help of an information technology degree.

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Relevant technology curriculum developed by information industry experts.

Our Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree program was designed, and is regularly updated, with input from the experts on our College of Information Technology Program Council, ensuring you learn best practices in systems and services, networking and security, scripting and programming, data management, and the business of IT.

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Earning a degree designed by industry experts adds theoretical depth to the practical knowledge you already have. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are—and then boost your knowledge and skills from there. The experts who make up our College of IT Program Council know exactly what it takes for a graduate to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of information technology.
Why WGU?

Discover why you should choose WGU for your information technology degree:

Respect. An online IT degree at WGU features the skills and credentials your employer will respect. With top industry certifications, accreditation, and recognition, you can be sure that your degree is valuable.

Flexible schedule. You don't have to log in at a certain time, you don't have deadlines or due dates. You are in charge of your education and online information technology degree program, allowing you to move faster and graduate sooner.

Affordability. WGU tuition for your online IT degree is charged per six-month term, not per credit. That means if you want to move faster through the program, you'll pay less.

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Key Subject Areas

Courses specific to the field of information technology include:

Introduction to IT

IT Foundations

IT Applications

Natural Science Lab

Network and Security - Foundations

Networks

Network and Security - Applications

Cloud Foundations

Emerging Technologies

Data Management - Foundations

Data Management - Applications

Information Systems Management

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Certs Included

With no added time or cost to you, this program currently incorporates certifications* including, but not limited to:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA IT Operations Specialist

CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist

Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner

LPI Linux Essentials

ITIL®¹ Foundation Certification

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A supported, personalized experience.

WGU is different from other online universities—in the best possible ways! Take a look at what we mean:

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Faculty

SUPPORTING YOU: Faculty focused on students.

An entire team of faculty members has one goal in mind: your success. Your Program Mentor is your individually assigned faculty member, providing regular program guidance and instruction from the day you start, to the day you graduate. In addition, Instructors provide regular, subject-matter instruction and support, typically one-on-one, throughout each course you take.

Learning

YOUR ROADMAP: A personalized learning plan.

Your program is made up of a series of courses, each a personalized journey toward subject mastery. A preassessment provides insight into what you already know. You’ll then learn what you still need to learn, using online learning resources—available 24/7—along with one-on-one or cohort-based faculty instruction.

Assessment

PROVE IT: Show you know your stuff.

WGU measures learning, not time, so each course in your program culminates in an assessment—a test, paper, project, or presentation that allows you to prove what you know. As soon as you’re ready, you take the assessment. Take proctored exams from the comfort of your own home—via webcam, any time of day!

Capstone

APPLY IT: Solve a problem.

Throughout your program, you will focus on acquiring and proving specific competencies. At program’s end, you’ll complete a final capstone project that allows you to show off everything you’ve learned by proposing a solution to a relevant issue in your industry. Your mentor can help you select your capstone topic.

Alumni Support

ALWAYS a Night Owl.

Continued support after you graduate includes many opportunities for professional development and enrichment, career support, and networking. Night Owls may be independent learners, but they also become highly engaged in our active alumni community through apps, groups, and events.

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The accreditation you need, plus industry respect and recognition.

Accredited

Western Governors University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), which provides the accreditation of many other major institutions, such as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and Brigham Young University, to name just a few.

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“I’m impressed by the results in places like Western Governors University. Its low-cost online programs rely on competency-based progression, not class time or credit hours. It uses external assessments to evaluate student proficiency.”
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Our programs check all the boxes. If this degree is your goal, get started toward becoming a student today—programs start the first of each month.

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By charging tuition per term rather than per credit, WGU empowers students to get the most for their education dollars. You can accelerate through material you already know or are able to learn quickly, allowing you to control how much your degree will ultimately cost. Use the slider below to estimate your tuition costs at current rates:
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Financial aid is available.

WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.

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WGU students borrow less than half the national average.*

Our goal: You graduate with little or no debt.

The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2019 (among those who borrowed) was less than half the national average. WGU’s three-pronged approach to keeping your debt low and your return on investment quick: One, provide useful information and advice on responsible borrowing before enrollment. Two, keep tuition low while you're enrolled. And three, offer degree programs that lead to better-paying jobs after graduation.

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A degree in information and technology for about half of what you'd pay at other online universities.

Low tuition and the ability to accelerate make WGU more affordable than most other schools. When you compare us with other programs, WGU’s Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree program offers rigorous curriculum with competitive post-graduation results for about half what you'd pay at another university—or even less.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 57% the national average, compared to national rates reported by IPEDS. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU B.S. Nursing Prelicensure program. Learn more about WGU's tuition and how it compares to other programs.

ROI even before graduation.

Because we build industry-recognized certifications directly into our B.S. IT degree program—without adding cost or time—you can start getting a real-world return on your tuition investment even before you graduate.

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Scholarships make our already-low tuition even more affordable.

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Here are a few you may be eligible to apply for:

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Technology and information curriculum that ensures you graduate with the skills and knowledge employers want.

Program consists of:
36 Courses
An unofficial estimated 13 courses are fulfilled by your associate degree leaving 23 courses.
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At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to ensure your degree is proof you really know your stuff.

Every course in our online degree programs focuses on a set of clearly defined competencies that you must prove you’ve learned—through tests, papers, projects, or other assessments. Demonstrating mastery is how you pass a course, so learning what it takes to be outstanding in your career is at the heart of WGU’s Bachelor of Science Information Technology curriculum.

That means what you learn is often directly applicable the next day at work—and it means what you’re doing at work frequently informs the work you’re doing in your courses. It’s all about real-world applicability so every moment spent studying is time well spent.

Earn certifications with your degree.

In the IT field, certifications are extremely valuable along with your degree. That's why all of our IT degrees give you the opportunity to earn top industry certifications, at no additional cost! We want to make sure your IT degree is as beneficial to you and your career as possible. Discover which certifications you can earn.

Courses fulfilled by your associate's degree.

This is an unofficial estimate of your transferable credits. You may receive more or less credits depending upon the specific courses taken to complete your degree and other credits you may have.

Below are the anticipated courses that will be fulfilled based on your indication that you have earned an associate's degree. During the enrollment process this information will be verified.

Introduction to Communication English Composition I Critical Thinking and Logic Introduction to Geography English Composition II Finite Mathematics Integrated Physical Sciences Introduction to Humanities Applied Probability and Statistics Applied Algebra American Politics and the US Constitution Ethics in Technology Natural Science Lab

Courses in this online information technology degree program.

This program consists of the following courses. Some may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. The rest you will typically complete one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You’ll work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. As soon as you’re ready, you’ll pass the assessment, complete the course, and move on. This means you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.

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IT Fundamentals

Introduction to IT

Introduction to IT examines information technology as a discipline and the various roles and functions of the IT department as business support. Students are presented with various IT disciplines including systems and services, network and security, scripting and programming, data management, and business of IT, with a survey of technologies in every area and how they relate to each other and to the business.

IT Foundations

IT Foundations is the first course in a two-part series that will prepare you for the CompTIA A+ exam, Part I. This course focuses mostly on hardware and will afford you the skills you need to support five core components: Mobile Devices; Networking; Hardware; Virtualization and Cloud Computing; and Network and Hardware Troubleshooting. These are essential skills to set up and troubleshoot any system. Whether you work in a data center or an office, most of your work as an IT professional will execute in a hardware platform; understanding the hardware layer of the IT infrastructure will allow you to work more efficiently, provide solutions for business requirements, and be a key contributor in your company.

IT Applications

IT Applications explores personal computer components and their functions in a desktop system. Topics cover computer data storage and retrieval, including classifying, installing, configuring, optimizing, upgrading, and troubleshooting printers, laptops, portable devices, operating systems, networks, and system security. Other areas in this course include recommending appropriate tools, diagnostic procedures, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques for personal computer components in a desktop system. The course then finishes with strategies for identifying, preventing, and reporting safety hazards in a technological environment; effective communication with colleagues and clients; and job-related professional behavior. This course is designed to build the skills to support four core components: operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures. These are core competencies for IT professionals from cloud engineers to data analysts, and these competencies will empower students with a better understanding of the tools used during their careers.

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General Education

Introduction to Communication

This introductory communication course allows candidates to become familiar with the fundamental communication theories and practices necessary to engage in healthy professional and personal relationships. Candidates will survey human communication on multiple levels and critically apply the theoretical grounding of the course to interpersonal, intercultural, small group, and public presentational contexts. The course also encourages candidates to consider the influence of language, perception, culture, and media on their daily communicative interactions. In addition to theory, candidates will engage in the application of effective communication skills through systematically preparing and delivering an oral presentation. By practicing these fundamental skills in human communication, candidates become more competent communicators as they develop more flexible, useful, and discriminatory communicative practices in a variety of contexts. Note: There are references within this video to Taskstream. If Taskstream is not part of your student experience, please disregard, and locate your task(s) within your course.

English Composition I

English Composition I introduces candidates to the types of writing and thinking that are valued in college and beyond. Candidates will practice writing in several genres with emphasis placed on writing and revising academic arguments. Instruction and exercises in grammar, mechanics, research documentation, and style are paired with each module so that writers can practice these skills as necessary. Composition I is a foundational course designed to help candidates prepare for success at the college level. There are no prerequisites for English Composition I.

Critical Thinking and Logic

Reasoning and Problem Solving helps candidates internalize a systematic process for exploring issues that takes them beyond an unexamined point of view and encourages them to become more self-aware thinkers by applying principles of problem identification and clarification, planning and information gathering, identifying assumptions and values, analyzing and interpreting information and data, reaching well-founded conclusions, and identifying the role of critical thinking in disciplines and professions.

Introduction to Geography

This course will discuss geographic concepts, places and regions, physical and human systems, and the environment.

English Composition II

English Composition II introduces candidates to the types of research and writing that are valued in college and beyond. Candidates will practice writing, with emphasis placed on research, writing, and revising an academic argument. Instruction and exercises in grammar, mechanics, research documentation, and style are paired with each module so that writers can practice these skills as necessary. Composition II is a foundational course designed to help candidates prepare for success at the college level. Composition I is the prerequisite for Composition II.

Finite Mathematics

Finite Mathematics covers the knowledge and skills necessary to apply discrete mathematics and properties of number systems to model and solve real-life problems. Topics include sets and operations; prime and composite numbers; GCD and LCM; order of operations; ordering numbers; mathematical systems including modular arithmetic, arithmetic and geometric sequences, ratio and proportion, subsets of real numbers, logic and truth tables, graphs, trees and networks, and permutation and combination. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Integrated Physical Sciences

This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles and unifying ideas of the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Course materials focus on scientific reasoning and practical, everyday applications of physical science concepts to help students integrate conceptual knowledge with practical skills.

Introduction to Humanities

This introductory humanities course allows candidates to practice essential writing, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to engage in civic and professional interactions as mature, informed adults. Whether through studying literature, visual and performing arts, or philosophy, all humanities courses stress the need to form reasoned, analytical, and articulate responses to cultural and creative works. Studying a wide variety of creative works allows candidates to more effectively enter the global community with a broad and enlightened perspective.

Applied Probability and Statistics

Applied Probability and Statistics is designed to help students develop competence in the fundamental concepts of basic statistics including: introductory algebra and graphing; descriptive statistics; regression and correlation; and probability. Statistical data and probability are often used in everyday life, science, business, information technology, and educational settings to make informed decisions about the validity of studies and the effect of data on decisions. This course discusses what constitutes sound research design and how to appropriately model phenomena using statistical data. Additionally, the content covers simple probability calculations, based on events that occur in the business and IT industries. No prerequisites are required for this course.

Applied Algebra

Applied Algebra is designed to help you develop competence in working with functions, the algebra of functions, and using some applied properties of functions. You will start learning about how we can apply different kinds of functions to relevant, real-life examples. From there, the algebra of several families of functions will be explored, including linear, polynomial, exponential, and logistic functions. You will also learn about relevant, applicable mathematical properties of each family of functions, including rate of change, concavity, maximizing/minimizing, and asymptotes. These properties will be used to solve problems related to your major and make sense of everyday living problems. Students should complete Applied Probability and Statistics or its equivalent prior to engaging in Applied Algebra.

American Politics and the US Constitution

American Politics and the U.S. Constitution examines the evolution of representative government in the United States and the changing interpretations of the civil rights and civil liberties protected by the Constitution. This course will give candidates an understanding of the powers of the branches of the federal government, the continual tensions inherent in a federal system, the shifting relationship between state and federal governments, and the interactions between elected officials and the ever-changing electorate. This course will focus on such topics as the role of a free press in a democracy, the impact of changing demographics on American politics, and the debates over and expansion of civil rights. Upon completion of the course, candidates should be able to explain the basic functions of the federal government, describe the forces that shape American policy and politics, and be better prepared to participate in America’s civic institutions. This course has no prerequisite.

Ethics in Technology

Ethics in Technology examines the ethical considerations of technology in each of four categories: privacy, accuracy, property, and access. The course presents a range of technologies and issues that challenge technologists in the field of information ethics. Students are introduced to a decision-making process as informed by ethical frameworks that outline key ethical considerations within the technologies presented. Students will study specific cases to help inform their professional responsibilities in how to navigate the important controversies in topics such as surveillance, social media, hacking, data manipulation, plagiarism and piracy, artificial intelligence, responsible innovation, and the digital divide. This course has no prerequisites.

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General Science Content

Natural Science Lab

This course gives you an introduction to using the scientific method and engaging in scientific research to reach conclusions about the natural world. You will design and carry out an experiment to investigate a hypothesis by gathering quantitative data.

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Network and Security

Network and Security - Foundations

Network and Security - Foundations introduces students to the components of a computer network and the concept and role of communication protocols. The course covers widely used categorical classifications of networks (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, WLAN, PAN, SAN, CAN, and VPN) as well as network topologies, physical devices, and layered abstraction. The course also introduces students to basic concepts of security, covering vulnerabilities of networks and mitigation techniques, security of physical media, and security policies and procedures. This course has no prerequisites.

Networks

Networks for undergraduates focuses on the general concepts and applications of computer operating systems and network topologies. The fundamental knowledge and skills gained in this course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) certification exam. C172 is a prerequisite for this course and should be completed prior to beginning Networks, C480.

Network and Security - Applications

Network and Security - Applications prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Successfully completing the course ensures the student will demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The following course is a prerequisite: C480 Networks

Cloud Foundations

This course introduces students to the real-world issues and practical solutions of cloud computing. The course will teach the business value of cloud computing, cloud types, steps to a successful adoption of the cloud, impact and changes on IT service management, as well as risks and consequences. The course contains interactives, reading materials, video, and simulations to help students develop a broad understanding of cloud computing. This course prepares students for the following certification exam: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01). There are no prerequisites for this course.

Emerging Technologies

The Emerging Technologies course examines emerging technologies, identifies the benefits and drawbacks of technology adoption, and provides students with a process to evaluate technologies. The course will examine three technologies that may have an impact on Information Technology services in the coming years.

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Data Management

Data Management - Foundations

This course introduces students to the concepts and terminology used in the field of data management. Students will be introduced to Structured Query Language (SQL) and will learn how to use Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML) commands to define, retrieve, and manipulate data. This course covers differentiations of data—structured vs. unstructured and quasi-structured (relational, hierarchical, XML, textual, visual, etc); it also covers aspects of data management (quality, policy, storage methodologies). Foundational concepts of data security are included.

Data Management - Applications

This course covers conceptual data modeling and provides an introduction to MySQL. Students will learn how to create simple to complex SELECT queries including subqueries and joins, and students will also learn how to use SQL to update and delete data. Topics covered in this course include exposure to MySQL; developing physical schemas; creating and modifying databases, tables, views, foreign keys/primary keys (FKs/PKs), and indexes; populating tables; and developing simple Select-From-Where (SFW) queries to complex 3+ table join queries.

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IT Management for Business

Information Systems Management

Information Systems Management provides an overview of many facets of information systems applicable to business. The course explores the importance of viewing information technology (IT) as an organizational resource that must be managed, so that it supports or enables organizational strategy.

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Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets

The Spreadsheets course will help students become proficient in using spreadsheets to analyze business problems. Students will demonstrate competency in spreadsheet development and analysis for business/accounting applications (e.g., using essential spreadsheet functions, formulas, charts, etc.)

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Technical Writing

Technical Communication

This course covers basic elements of technical communication, including professional written communication proficiency; the ability to strategize approaches for differing audiences; and technical style, grammar, and syntax proficiency. 

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Business of IT

Business of IT - Applications

Business of IT—Applications examines Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) terminology, structure, policies, and concepts. Focusing on the management of information technology (IT) infrastructure, development, and operations, students will explore the core principles of ITIL practices for service management to prepare them for careers as IT professionals, business managers, and business process owners. This course has no prerequisites. This course prepares students for the Axelos ITIL v4 certification exam.

Business of IT - Project Management

In this course, students will build on industry standard concepts, techniques, and processes to develop a comprehensive foundation for project management activities. During a project's life cycle, students will develop the critical skills necessary to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close a project. Students will apply best practices in areas such as scope management, resource allocation, project planning, project scheduling, quality control, risk management, performance measurement, and project reporting. This course prepares students for the following certification exam: CompTIA Project+.

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Scripting and Programming

Scripting and Programming - Foundations

Scripting and Programming - Foundations provides an introduction to programming, covering basic elements such as variables, data types, flow control, and design concepts. The course is language-agnostic in nature, ending in a survey of languages and introduces the distinction between interpreted and compiled languages. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Web Development

Web Development Foundations

This course introduces students to web design and development by presenting them with HTML5 and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the foundational languages of the web, by reviewing media strategies and by using tools and techniques commonly employed in web development.

Web Development Applications

This course builds upon a student's manual coding skills by teaching how to develop web documents and pages using the web development trifecta: Hypertext Markup Language version 5 (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets version 3 (CSS3), and JavaScript. Students will utilize the skills learned in this course to create web documents and pages that easily adapt to display on both traditional and mobile devices. In addition, students will learn techniques for code validation and testing, form creation, inline form field validation, and mobile design for browsers and apps, including Responsive Web Design (RWD).

User Interface Design

This course covers tools and techniques employed in user interface design, including web and mobile applications. Concepts of clarity, usability, and detectability are included in this course, as well as other design elements such as color schemes, typography, and layout. Techniques like wireframing, usability testing, and SEO optimization are also covered.

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Leadership and Management Specialty

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Organizational Behavior and Leadership explores how to lead and manage effectively in diverse business environments. The course requires students to demonstrate the ability to apply organizational leadership theories and management strategies in a series of scenario-based problems.

Principles of Management

Principles of Management provides students with an introductory look at the discipline of management and its context within the business environment. Students of this course build on previously mastered competencies by taking a more in-depth look at management as a discipline and how it differs from leadership while further exploring the importance of communication within business. This course provides students with a business generalist overview in the areas of strategic decision-making and operational planning, managerial budgeting, change management, human capital management, staff development, and conflict management.

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Operating Systems

Linux Foundations

Linux Foundations is an introduction to Linux as an operating system as well as an introduction to open-source concepts and the basics of the Linux command line. Expert content, a Linux virtual machine, and step-by-step labs give you hands-on access to practice Linux command line concepts. Linux is widely used in different industries for all kinds of functions, including web servers, firewalls, and graphic design, and it provides robust functionality and a stable, secure environment that is not often found in any other client operating system. There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Capstone

IT Capstone Written Project

The capstone project consists of a technical work proposal, the proposal’s implementation, and a post-implementation report that describes the graduate’s experience in developing and implementing the capstone project. The capstone project should be presented and approved by the course instructor in relation to the graduate’s technical emphasis.

Plan to work hard: Program requirements and expectations for this information program.

The B.S. IT degree program is an all-online program that you will complete by studying and working independently with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You will be expected to complete at least 12 competency units (WGU's equivalent of the credit hour) each 6-month term. (Each course is typically 3 or 4 units).

The first person you speak with at WGU will be your Enrollment Counselor, who can explain requirements and expectations in more detail. You can also read more about each course in the Program Guide.

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Special Requirements

Capstone project: At the end of your online IT degree program, you will complete a capstone project that represents the culmination of all your hard work—a project that allows you to turn what you’ve learned into real-world application, proposing a solution to an actual issue you face in your place of business.

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Quality you can trust: Information and technology curriculum developed with guidance from IT employers and experts.

Program councils, composed of industry and academic experts, drive the creation of our degree programs, providing input on the competencies a graduate needs to have mastered for success in the field.

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Competency-based education puts working information and technology professionals in the driver’s seat of their education.

Competency-based degree programs allow you to speed up your progress—no waiting for other class members to catch up or for a new semester to start.

Taking a course covering concepts you’ve been applying for years? Review the online course material, take the online assessment, and move on. Taking a course in a subject you’ve never tried? Maximize all available resources to ensure you’re comfortable with the material by the time you take the assessment.

Online. Competency-based. Student-obsessed. There are lots of things that make our programs a great fit for today's working college student—and that make WGU a different kind of university.

"Information technology has two paths: You can go down the degree path, or you can go down the certification path. The way that WGU interweaves those together made the choice to enroll an absolute no-brainer." Bill Burns,
B.S. Information Technology

Designed for professionals with tech talent.

Experience, skill, and hard work have gotten you this far, but the next step requires something you don't have: your degree. Face it: It's time to go back to school.

We believe your experience should count for something. You deserve a university that takes you seriously and a B.S. IT degree program that will take into account all the know-how you’ve gained over the years. Move through courses as quickly as you can prove you've mastered the material. No waiting for other students or the end of the semester. No sitting through classes you could teach. Just a smart, direct path to the degree your career needs and the respect you deserve.

Competency-based Education (CBE)

How it helps you.

Flexible

Learn on your own terms.

With all-online courses and no set meeting times, you can study whenever and wherever works best for you. Earning a degree will take hard work, but you can fit your study around your existing commitments, not the other way around. While you will be required to maintain a base level of consistent progress through your program, WGU is designed to empower you to maximize your personal schedule by allowing you to build a study plan that fits into your life—not one that requires you to rearrange it.

Efficient

Maximize your life experience and study dedication to move more quickly through coursework.

Your knowledge, experience, and drive to finish your degree are valuable. Put those qualities to work and master material more quickly, potentially graduating ahead of schedule.

Results

Know you're learning real-world skills.

You will frequently find that what you learn in your courses can be directly applied to what you are doing at work—and your employer will notice, as well.

Finish courses by proving what you know, when you’re ready.

With competency-based education at WGU, success is measured by actual learning, not class time. You advance by demonstrating that you've mastered the course subject matter—whether you learned it through your study at WGU or picked up that knowledge through years of work experience.

Your progress through a course is driven by you.

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A bachelor's in information technology opens the door to continued success in your career.

Every industry from advertising to zoology needs quality IT professionals. When you have completed WGU's online Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program, you will find yourself in demand because of the skills, knowledge, and certifications you’ve gained. In fact, you will find that you have all the tools necessary for a successful IT career from fields like computer programming to IT management.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects job growth of 11% for all computer occupations from 2019 to 2029.

—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
WGU's B.S. Information Technology grads are thriving in rewarding careers.

Our 2,500-plus B.S. IT alumni have great jobs and satisfying careers:
Job Titles

Application developer

Business systems analyst

IT manager

Database administrator
Diverse Industries

Businesses and corporations

Healthcare

Colleges and universities

Government and military

Nonprofit organizations
Major Employers

AT&T

Dell

U.S. Department of Defense

Microsoft

HCA Healthcare
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WGU is a university committed to producing successful grads.

The ultimate test of your degree's value is whether it helps you become an outstanding employee and advance your career. Our happy grads—and their happy employers—confirm that WGU is the path to that kind of degree.
Happy employers

Happy grads

They're Prepared.

Employers said that WGU graduates were prepared for their jobs.

They Perform.

Employers rated WGU graduates' job performance as very good or excellent.

They Wow.

Employers said their WGU graduates have exceeded their expectations.

They're Confident.

Graduates said the majority of their coursework was related to their jobs.

They're Working.

Graduates are working full-time.

They're Satisfied.

Graduates said their degrees were worth the cost of their education.

Source: 2018 Harris Poll survey of 300 employers; 2018 Harris Poll Online survey of 1,374 new college graduates nationwide compared with survey of 1,147 WGU graduates; Gallup-Purdue Index 2018
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Admission requirements unique to this degree.
To be considered for enrollment into this bachelor's degree program, students must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent AND demonstrate program readiness through one of the following:

Option 1: Submit transcripts documenting completion of previous IT coursework. IT coursework must be 300-level or higher.

Option 2: Possess a bachelor’s or associate degree (A.A, A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable) from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Option 3: Demonstrate at least two years of IT work experience through resume review.

Option 4: Submit official records of completion of current and active IT certifications, some of which may provide transfer credit into various programs.

Option 5: Submit high school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 2.75 GPA and a B grade or higher in a S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) course. *Only advanced mathematics courses will satisfy this requirement.

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Making an informed admission decision.

WGU seeks to admit individuals who have the capacity and determination to complete a rigorous WGU degree program ... and graduate. The admission process for our programs is designed to help you and the university reach an informed decision about your likelihood of success.

At WGU we want you to graduate, not just enroll. Consequently, not every applicant is admitted because not every individual has the capacity and determination to complete a rigorous WGU degree program.
Your existing IT certifications may transfer to WGU.

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Common questions about the information and technology degree program at WGU.
What if I can't meet the eligibility requirements to enroll in the IT program I am interested in?

You should speak with an Enrollment Counselor. WGU can often provide advice or resources to help a prospective student fulfill enrollment prerequisites.

Why are certifications and other prerequisites required?

When you enroll in a WGU degree program, our goal is to see you through to graduation. Admission requirements are designed to increase your likelihood of success. Years of data and experience with the nontraditional students WGU serves have shown us how various types of academic and professional experience can be highly important in helping a student persist to graduation. Industry certifications are one of many ways a student can meet eligibility.

Why doesn't WGU accept certifications that are older than five years?

WGU has an obligation to our graduates—and their current and future employers—to ensure WGU alumni have mastered the most up-to-date, current competencies and skills needed in the workplace. Recency of certifications helps us ensure that students have demonstrated competency in skills as they are needed in today's working world.

Is this program truly "at your own pace"?

As a full-time student, you will be required to maintain a minimum pace of 12 competency units (CUs) per term for undergraduate programs or 8 CUs per term for graduate programs. However, there is no maximum speed—once you complete a course, you move immediately to the next, and you complete a course not by waiting for the syllabus, the professor, or the rest of the class. You progress by learning the material and proving it—so you can move through your coursework at the speed of your own learning and experience.

If there aren't classes or lectures, what role do Instructors play?

Instructors are highly educated, experienced experts in the subject matter of a course. Unlike in a traditional university where going to class means listening to an instructor lecture while you take notes and try to learn in a group setting, WGU's Instructors provide one-on-one instruction and support when you need it—tailoring the instruction to your precise needs when you need it. Instructors also provide additional resources, lead topical discussions in online communities, and find countless other ways to bring a specific course to life for students.
What is learned in a Bachelor's in Information Technology program?

In a high-quality information technology bachelor's degree program students should learn many things including:

Network and security foundations and applications

IT foundations

Cloud foundations

Linux foundations

Data management

Information systems management

Scripting and programming

Web development

UX/UI
What is a bachelor's in information technology degree?

A bachelor's degree in information technology gives students important foundations and skills in programming, scripting, networks, and other technologies. This bachelor's degree program will prepare students for a career in application development, data management, information systems, database administration, and more.
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in information technology?

An IT degree prepares students for many careers including:

Application Developer

IT Manager

Business Systems Analyst

Database Administrator

Web Developer

Software Programmer
What degree is best for information technology?

If you're looking for a more broad degree, a program in information technology can be the perfect fit. This kind of degree program will help you learn about many different areas of IT, instead of specializing in one certain element.

How long does it take to get an online bachelor's in information technology?

The amount of time your online IT degree will take depends on where you choose to attend school. For example, at WGU most students earn their online IT degree in 30 months or less, while traditional programs take at least 48 months.

How can I earn a BS in information technology?

The first step to earning a BS in IT is to find an accredited degree program. Find one that gives options for relevant coursework, is affordable, and offers industry certifications as well. WGU has a great program for students looking to earn an IT degree. The next step is to simply apply to the school, and get going on your program!

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