Western Governors University was founded in 1997 by a group of U.S. governors who wanted to make higher education a possibility for anyone who wants to pursue it. Today, WGU stands as an accredited, nonprofit university that has enabled over 220,000 students to earn valuable bachelor’s and master’s degrees without stepping foot in a classroom.

WGU has partnered with Defense Acquisition University to accept DAU credits into WGU's business and IT bachelor's degree programs, saving DAU students time and money. Read on to learn how WGU can help you achieve your education goals.

The WGU Difference

At WGU, your success is measured by learning, not time spent in class. You’re able to advance through courses as quickly as you prove mastery of the material, which can get you to your degree quicker and save you money too.

Want to accelerate your degree even more? Take more than the expected number of courses per term without paying extra, thanks to our always low flat-rate tuition. And even though our degree programs are all online, you’ll never be alone—a faculty mentor will give you one-on-one support from enrollment through graduation.

Degree Programs of Interest

WGU business and IT degrees are accredited and respected—you can be proud of your diploma. Our degree programs are designed with input from industry professionals and updated regularly to ensure you learn the specific skills you need for today’s careers. Many WGU IT degree programs even allow you to earn in-demand industry certifications at no extra cost.

Here are some of our top IT and business degrees for DAU students:

• B.S. Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
• B.S. Network Operations and Security
• B.S. Cloud Computing
• B.S. Business Administration–IT Management
• MBA IT Management
• B.S. Business Administration–Accounting
• M.S. Management and Leadership (MSML)

Want more options? Click here to take a closer look at the 60+ degrees we offer in business, IT, teaching, and healthcare.

Military Friendly

Thanks to our flexible online model and compatibility with military education benefits, WGU has been designated a Military Friendly® School for 11 years in a row. All degree programs offered at WGU are approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for all education benefits offered under the GI Bill®.

Because WGU’s tuition rates are quite modest, most education benefits will generally more than cover the full cost of tuition, fees, and books. We are also pleased to offer special scholarships to service members, veterans, and family members, such as the $2,500 Military Appreciation Scholarship.

Transfer Friendly

Our generous credit transfer policy will help you get closer to that diploma by applying as many of your already-earned credits as possible toward your WGU degree. Click here to learn more about WGU’s simple Transfer Pathways for DAU students and grads.

Scholarships Available

Even with WGU’s tuition being about half the national average for a bachelor’s degree and about five times less for a master’s, we have plenty of scholarship opportunities for students in need.* In fact, WGU awarded over $20 million in scholarships just last year. If you’re in need of tuition assistance, check out our page of available scholarships and start applying today!

*Comparison based on yearly average tuition. External averages pulled from the 2019 Integrated Postsecondary Data System and the National Center for Education Statistics.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.