Classes meet one week night per week on a 15-month schedule. Students who have earned an accredited associates degree will transfer all credits from that into WJU programs. The BOLD program is fully accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the major accrediting body of the region. To qualify, students need to transfer at least 60 semester hours of college credit and be at least 25 years of age. All books and materials are delivered to the student.
Students advance through the entire program with the same cohesive learning group.
Only one registration is required The BOLD program is a skills based curriculum. This degree is intended to be applicable in a variety of management and administrative capacities in organizations, businesses, healthcare settings and governmental agencies. Wheeling Jesuit is a liberal arts university, therefore, much emphasis is placed on a multi-disiplinary education. Group and organizational management Adult development and learning styles Systems management Research design Data collection and analysis Motivational and leadership styles Negotiation in organizations Management by objectives Performance appraisal Leadership History of Degree Completion WJU began offering the degree-completion program in 1987. WJU purchased the rights from National Louis University in Chicago, which developed the program.