Location
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, North America
Region: Utah
Country: US
Continent: North America
About
Western Governors University is an online, competency-based, accredited university offering affordable degree programs across business, education, technology, and health sectors. It provides online bachelor's and master's degrees with a focus on flexible, career-oriented curricula for adult learners nationwide. The university emphasizes accelerated, competency-based learning and transparent tuition options, serving students primarily in the United States.
Western Governors University is a nonprofit online university that offers competency-based degree programs in business, information technology, health professions, and education. It serves adult learners across the United States, allowing them to progress at their own pace by demonstrating mastery of skills. The university was founded in 1997 by a group of U.S. governors to expand access to higher
1997
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Primary Industry: Education
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Funding & Financials
Grant
200m-1b
nonprofit
Investors
Founders
Mike Leavitt
Roy Romer
Leadership
Benny Vargus — Lead Academic Program Manager
Lindsay Belcher — Senior Software Engineering Manager
Erik Gardner — Faculty - College of Business, Digital Marketing
Scott Allen — Marketing Director, College Of IT
Chris Helmueller — Administrative Director, College of Information Technology
Technology Stack
Products
Associate of Science–Health Science (ASHS), Pre-Pharmacy degree program: An online pre-pharmacy Associate of Science program preparing CVS Health colleagues for PharmD prerequisites at lower cost.
Bachelor of Science in Project Management: An online, competency-based bachelor’s degree program in project management accredited by PMI’s Global Accreditation Center.
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