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Western Governors University Online Featured Programs |
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Western Governors University - Business Programs
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Accounting - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Accounting prepares you for an accounting career in a corporate, non-profit, or government organization. The program educates you in broad business skills as well as specialized knowledge in financial and cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other critical areas.
Courses in Accounting BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Business / Human Resource Management - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Human Resource Management prepares you to become an HR manager or personnel director for private businesses, public corporations, and government entities. This program educates you to combine expertise in human resources with business management skills, and gain valuable understanding of the labor relations, occupational health, and strategic management.
Courses in Human Resource Management BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Business / IT Management - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Information Technology Management prepares you to become an IT project manager, director of customer service, data center manager, or an equivalent management position. This program educates you to combine technical expertise in IT with business management skills.
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Courses in IT Management BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Business Management - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Business Management prepares you for management positions in private businesses, public corporations, and government entities. The program provides you with a broad background in business skills and knowledge.
Courses in Business Management BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Finance - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Finance prepares you for a career in corporate and managerial finance, investment management, and brokerage. A perfect program for someone with substantial business, accounting, or finance backgrounds.
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Courses in Finance BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Marketing - Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Business – Marketing Management prepares you for a career in marketing, promotion, and sales management. The program educates you in a wide range of marketing expertise, including strategic marketing, product management, promotion, pricing, distribution, sales, and other essential marketing areas.
Courses in Marketing BS Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration prepares you for mid-level to upper-level management positions in business, industry, and non-profit organizations. A 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner 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 program educates you in a number of critical areas, including distribution, financial reporting, analysis, communication, ethics, strategy, and leadership. A perfect program for the experienced business professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.
Courses in Master of Business Administration Degree program include:
- Language and Communication
- Reasoning and Problem Solving
- Human Development and Learning
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Healthcare Management - MBA
The Master of Business Administration Healthcare Management is
specifically designed for those in an array of leadership roles as well as
those transitioning into healthcare from a different industry to develop
strong health care leaders by strengthening your analytical and critical
thinking skills. The program prepares you for a mid-level to upper-level
management position in private and public sectors of the healthcare
industry including hospitals, health system management, consulting,
physician practices, and government and non-government agencies.
Courses in Healthcare Management MBA Degree program include:
- Human Resources
- Financial Analysis
- Organizational Management
- Service Line Development
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IT Management - MBA
The Master of Business Administration--Information Technology
Management is specifically designed for experienced business
professionals and managers seeking upward career mobility in the
information technology arena. The program prepares you for a mid-level
to upper-level information technology management position in business,
industry, and non-profit organizations.
Courses in IT Management MBA Degree program include:
- Advanced IT Management Concepts
- Decision Analysis
- Cases in Advanced IT Management
- Risk Management
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