This online business finance degree program will prepare you for the challenges and rewards of a career in finance. If you already possess a substantial business, accounting, or finance background, WGU′s competency–based approach allows you to take full advantage of your accumulated knowledge as you earn your bachelor′s degree. You′ll develop broad business skills and, more importantly, the understanding and abilities in finance that open career doors–in corporate and managerial finance, investment management, brokerage, and the financial leadership of any business, non–profit organization, or government entity.
A Program Overview
The online finance degree program consists of ten domains of study, development of a comprehensive portfolio, and completion of a capstone project.
The domains of study are:
Finance
Marketing Principles and Business Communications
Organizational Behavior and Management Principles
Upper Division Collegiate Reasoning and Problem Solving
Skills
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.
"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.
"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."
TIME Magazine Article
WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.
Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.
