Western Governors University

If you have IT training and want to pursue a management career in your field, the Information Technology Management program at WGU can help you get the broader business skills and the degree that you need to get there. With the Information Technology Management program, you will be prepared to become an IT project manager, director of customer service, data center manager, or more. Not only will you get the rigorous IT training you need, but you will get the communication and managerial skills you will need to manage both projects and personnel.

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 IT skills into management, 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 Information Technology Management program is for you.

Build the foundation you need to succeed in the fast-growing IT industry. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology program provides you with a solid foundation of IT skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who wants a broad IT education, the IT certifications to succeed, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including CompTIA, CIW, and MCTS at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

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. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

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. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Start or advance your career in network server administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Networks Administration program provides you with the leading-edge network server administration skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has network server administration experience, wants to specialize in network server administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

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. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Start or advance your career in networks design and management. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Networks Design and Management program provides you with advanced network design, systems engineering, and management skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has experience in networks design, wants to specialize in networks design or network systems engineering, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Enterprise Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Become an expert IT security specialist. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Security program provides you with the latest IT security management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has IT security management experience, wants to specialize in IT security, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Security Certification at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Take your software development career to the next level. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology --Software program provides you with solution-drive software development skills that employers demand along with ten IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has software development experience, wants to specialize in software development, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.

This flexible, accredited program incorporates ten IT certifications including Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.

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. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the "best relatively cheap university you've never heard of" in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

Career opportunities are wide open for professionals with advanced IT security and assurance skills and credentials. WGU's flexible, accredited program includes one major IT certification and provides you with the skills you need to succeed at very affordable tuition. The M.S. Information Security and Assurance degree program is ideal for someone with a bachelor's degree and experience in security and assurance who wants to earn a master's degree in a high-demand field and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies. You will graduate with the necessary skills for the protection of networks, communication, and data, as well as the knowledge base for planning, implementing, and managing enterprise-level security and system integrity.

This program is built in alignment with the security standards put in place by the National Security Agency and encompasses the 10 security domains that are the foundations of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.

This program is ideal for the self-motivated IT professional who already possesses significant "real-world" experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.

The MBA --Information Technology Management prepares you for mid-level to upper-level IT management positions in business, industry, and nonprofit organizations. The program educates you in core business skills, essential industry knowledge, and advanced IT managerial expertise. A perfect program for the experienced IT professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.

WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.