B.S. in Business --IT Management Reviews

Can be great but not for everyone

By: redstar1619 (Graduate) on August 11, 2009

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first of all - WGU is NOT for everyone - WGU is a compliment to experienced professionals lacking degree credentials.  It will benefit the person who has good english. math skills already and who is willing to study very hard ON THIER OWN.  A person who has been in an industy such as IT - is a good example.  WGU may be weak if you have never been in IT for example.  Why give the school horrible ratings when it did not work for you - do you give your past school a poor rating as well because you could not finish it either.  WGU works for those prepared and understand career compliment - and wholly self movitivated or do you work for the other online schools - mostly the latter since anyone can put up a horrible review.  WGU is the future model - compentency based testing on any level is honorable.

WGU

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on April 25, 2008

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Great Value

WGU is great for IT professionals

By: ksallee (In Progress) on March 9, 2008

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I've been going to WGU for almost 2.5 years and just about to complete the program.  For IT professionals who are self-learners with limited time to sit in traditional college or university classroom, this is the perfect program.  The competency based learning model has allowed me to use my existing IT and work experience to take advantage of the program and accelerate my degree (I'll have a 4 year degree completed in 2.5 years).  Even if you need a little hand-holding (which is understandable for an online degree), WGU has mentors that are much more hands on then Universities counselors.  They actually require communication every couple weeks and are there to help you every step of the way.  Additionally, the work can be challenging and arguably more difficult then a traditional class as the range of what is covered is much broader.  For example, in traditional college class you may take say Algebra I as a 3-4 SH class.  With WGU, there's a Quantitative Literacy objective exam that covers Algebra, Statistics, Geometry etc...Very difficult exam that requires real knowledge of the subjects in order to gain competency.

Western Governors IS Military Friendly

By: reo_hope (In Progress) on February 22, 2008

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I beg to differ with the previous poster's comment regarding WGU being difficult for a military student.  I recently graduated from WGU with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. I have also completed thirteen years service in the military to date.

Additionally I am a veteran of several distance learning programs including American Intercontinental University, University of Phoenix, and Central Texas College's online program.  I found WGU to be both a superior learning experience and much more affordable.  

The first class which acts as a sort of introductory course is a little tedious, but it ensures all students have an understanding of the way WGU operates.  It IS a different learning environment and the "one credit hour class" serves to indoctrinate new students.

WGU is not for everyone but should be considered a valid option for many adult learners seeking a flexible, affordable degree option.

Wonderful School

By: shlmos (In Progress) on September 12, 2007

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I am in my third year of WGU.  It is fabulous.  I had the same mentor all the way through until recently, and the only reason she ceased to be my mentor was because she was unexpectantly promoted.  She is still a major source of support for me though.  The program is work at your own pace.  Meaning, if you can possibly do it, you have the option of receiving your bachelors degree in one term.  You have to realize though that, as with any other school, there is a minimum you must complete each term in order to continue (75% or 12 units), and this is especially true if you receive federal financial aid because it is government regulated.  
It is a school better suited to those who work independently, and are capable of learning on there own.  But this is the case with any online institution.  They provide all the help possible, but you can only do so much when you aren't face to face.  The test are hard, but they are trying to make certain that you know your material.  Currently many tests are large, and a few are equivalent to 4 college course finals and one would be equivalent to 7 college course finals, and you take it in one test.  On the other hand, you are learning much more much more quickly.  They are, however, in progress of breaking these large tests up.  
I haven't had a problem with the school.  In fact, it has been a fabulous experience so far, and I am looking forward to completing my degree a years early.  Actually two, considering I changed my major a year into this (from Information Systems to Business-Information Technology Management).  The price is awesome compared to any other school.  I highly recommend this school to anyone who hasn't the time (or in my case patience) to sit in a traditional class room who is capable of working independently on their studies.  Oh, and one more thing, the school has regional accreditation, which is the best form of accreditation a university can receive.  Some businesses and organizations won't accept any other form!

WGU - Worth every penny

By: linlo68 (In Progress) on August 30, 2007

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I am currently attending Western Governors University full time working toward my Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. I have attended both on-line and traditional universities in the past and they all change their programs… it’s a part of life. I have read the other reviews here and have this to say; WGU is very upfront with all of their requirements. You have to plan and manage you time accordingly. This is not a university for those who require a lot of hand holding. This is a competency based school and as such you as a student are required to learn on your own. I have had no issues meeting the requirements that WGU has established for my degree program. I too was affected by the "policy" change that was referred to in another post. This change has no effect on my ability to complete more then the 12 required units of study per semester. This policy was instituted to help those students who were having problems meeting the requirement to complete at least 12 units per semester. I have been able to complete 18 units in less then twelve months and should have my degree in six months. The beauty of this school is you have the opportunity to complete as many classes as you want for a fix semester fee. As with anything in life, WGU is what YOU make of it…

Highly Recommended!!

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 12, 2007

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I would highly recommend WGU.  Their mentors are nice and will help you with every step of the way.  The tuition is very affordable, usually cheaper than most state universities.  

They are FULLY accredited.

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