Western Governors University

If you have experience in accounting and need a bachelor's degree to continue progressing in your career, the Accounting program at WGU is for you. The Accounting program will prepare you for an accounting career in a corporate, nonprofit, or government setting and will educate you in broad business skills as well as cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other critical areas.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

If you want to advance your accounting career, have completed at least one year of college, and are a self-motivated learner who can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Accounting program is a perfect option to continue achieving your career goals.

WGU's B.S. in Business - Human Resource Management program is ideal for the business or HR professional who already possesses some HR experience, wishes to move into HR management, but needs a bachelor's degree to do so, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This bachelor's degree program equips you with valuable skills and knowledge in all areas of human resources, including compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations, occupational health and safety, strategic management, and workforce planning and employment. This is a perfect program for HR professionals who need a degree, as well as career changers interested in a career in human resources.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

Note: For students who meet the specific work experience requirements, WGU offers the Professional in Human Resources (PHR©) Certification Exam, administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), as part of this degree program.

If you're ready to advance in your management or business career and need a bachelor's degree to do so, the B.S. Business Management program at WGU is your answer. Designed to provide working professionals with a broad background in business skills and knowledge, it will prepare you to excel as a manager in private businesses, public corporations, and government entities.

This program is best suited for individuals who have completed at least one year of college.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of." If you're a self-motivated learner who has previous business experience and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Business Management program is for you.

A career in marketing requires a broad range of competencies. That's one reason why the Marketing Management program at WGU is such a good fit for anyone looking to advance a career in marketing, sales, publicity, or promotion. This affordable, competitive program prepares you in a wide variety of expertise, including strategic marketing, product management, promotion, pricing, distribution, sales, and more.

WGU is the 2011 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."

If you're a self-motivated learner who wants to start or advance your marketing career, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the Marketing Management program is for you.

Sales professionals are always in demand–even in the most challenging economic times. WGU's B.S. in Sales and Sales Management will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace as it equips you with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to excel in your profession. With eight domains of study, this online program also incorporates two recognized industry certifications: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and CSE©--Certified Sales Executive. Together, this program provides you with a thorough understanding of team building, strategy, operations, infrastructure, project management, and sales communication. Note: The CSE certification is not immediately awarded. Once you pass the exam, you will be qualified for certification provided that you have completed (or will complete) two years of sales experience within five years of passing the exam.

This program offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for the sales professional who already possesses sales experience, and wishes to move into management but needs a bachelor's degree to do so. Students should expect to devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies. Two industry-recognized sales certifications are part of the curriculum. This program is well suited for people with at least one year of college completed.

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2011, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the "What Works" segment, WGU has also been declared by TIME Magazine to be "the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."