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WGU BS Business Management

Competency-based business bachelor’s study with six-month tuition terms. Use a formal transcript evaluation, programme readiness decision and dated tuition/fee quote before estimating completion cost.

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At a glance

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What it covers
WGU’s table for six-month terms starting October 1, 2026 lists BS Business Management tuition at $3,850 per term. Tuition is term-based rather than per-credit; this is not the complete degree bill or a promise of how many terms you will need.
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Income / financial rules
The business tuition page lists possible need-based Pell/FSEOG support, scholarships and employer reimbursement. These are conditional, separate routes; no universal household-income cutoff or personal award is established here. Loans remain repayable borrowing.
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Who to check first
Applicants need a high-school diploma/equivalent and programme readiness through qualifying college coursework with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, an accredited bachelor’s or AA/AS degree, or high-school transcripts with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. No ACT/SAT is required for this programme.
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Application timing
Most WGU programmes start around the first day of a month, with exceptions. Confirm the intended Business Management start, transcript cutoff, intake interview and payment/aid arrangements with an Enrollment Counselor.
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Check your eligibility

Some items describe alternative routes rather than requirements for everyone. Use the route that applies to you as a preparation checklist; the program makes the eligibility decision.

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How to apply

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    Apply for the specific BS Business Management programme and submit readiness documents. Review the official evaluation with your Enrollment Counselor before planning the remaining study.
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    Arrange all official transcripts directly from prior institutions or WGU’s transcript service. The admissions page says they should arrive by the first day of the month before the intended start; allow time for processing and evaluation.
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    Get a dated term quote separating tuition, resource fees and payment arrangements. The business fee page lists a $200 e-books/resources fee under its January-2026 rate heading, while linking to the October tuition table; confirm the fee for your own start term rather than assuming that table is an all-in price.
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What to watch for

The transfer estimator is not an official credit decision. Confirm accepted credit, remaining programme requirements and transfer submission timing in writing before paying or starting; do not treat a route directory as a guarantee that later credit will be accepted.
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A six-month term price is not a yearly price or graduation timeline. The programme expects a minimum term workload, and degree speed depends on completed work; extra terms add tuition.
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Common questions

What is the main benefit?

WGU’s table for six-month terms starting October 1, 2026 lists BS Business Management tuition at $3,850 per term. Tuition is term-based rather than per-credit; this is not the complete degree bill or a promise of how many terms you will need.

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Is there an income limit?

The business tuition page lists possible need-based Pell/FSEOG support, scholarships and employer reimbursement. These are conditional, separate routes; no universal household-income cutoff or personal award is established here. Loans remain repayable borrowing.

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When should I apply?

Most WGU programmes start around the first day of a month, with exceptions. Confirm the intended Business Management start, transcript cutoff, intake interview and payment/aid arrangements with an Enrollment Counselor.

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Sources & verification

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