Academics at Western Governors University | Online MBA Degrees | Online Business Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Master of Business Administration

MBA Information Technology Management

MBA Healthcare Management

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

Designed to meet the needs of working adults, Western Governors University uses a competency-based learning model, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and abilities, rather than accumulation credit hours. Students can take advantage of prior education and experience to move quickly through course material, allowing them to focus on new learning. Enrollment begins the first of each month and terms are 6 months long. Tuition is about $6,500 per year for OBUS programs.

School type

Private

Terms

Terms are six months long with no limit on the number of courses a student may complete per term. Students may enroll at the beginning of any month.

AACSB accredited

ACBSP accredited

IACBE accredited

Program Offerings

Online master's in business degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

N/A

Concentrations offered

Health Care Administration

Management Information Systems

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses	N/A
International business courses paired with residencies outside U.S.	No

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	235 full-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	N/A
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	N/A
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	N/A