Degree Completion

Did you start a degree . . . and then life happened?

We get it. Sometimes things just happen, and your college plans change. No need to worry! We can help you complete your degree.

Degree Completion

Credits you’ve earned from other colleges; certificates you hold that have helped increase your skills and abilities; and even life experience credit will help us provide you with a degree completion plan. In the end, you’ll be able to complete an associate or bachelor's degree.

Your previous credits + DWU courses + life experience = your degree!

What’s the difference?

100% Online

Complete your coursework anywhere, anytime

7-week courses

Courses only last seven weeks, allowing you to work, have family time and make the most of your experience.

Life Experience Credit

Get credits for your life and professional experiences.

Flexible

You can attend full-time, or work at a slower pace, as a part-time student.

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Start dates are available every 7 weeks! Complete your free application now.

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Complete your degree with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership.

Prepare for leadership roles in dozens of career fields. Courses will provide you with skills to:

Identify a leadership style and communicate effectively.
Explore conflict and change management.
Develop insights into individual and group behavior.
Understand organizational structure and culture.

Take courses like:

BUS 220 Principles of Management

3 Hours

This course provides a foundational understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories essential for effective organizational leadership and decision-making. Students will explore topics such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within various organizational contexts. This course equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern management and develop strategies for achieving organizational goals in dynamic and diverse environments.

BUS 315 Leadership & Communication

3 Hours

Students will study principles and examples of leadership, with emphasis on followership; adaptive leadership; ethical leadership; servant leadership; gender and leadership; inclusive leadership; and developing the communication skills essential to effective leadership. Students hear directly from local and regional leaders and apply those learnings to case studies. Students also develop their personal definition of leadership which culminates in a photo exhibit that communicates that to the audience.

BUS 318 Conflict and Change Management

3 Hours

This team-based course explores the neuroscience of conflict and change management. Students will practice conflict management skills in their teams; they will experience resistance to change through completing a personal habit creation/change project; they will explore how to introduce and manage change, and how to handle the conflict that comes with change initiatives. Alongside learning about the neuroscience of change, students hone communication, teamwork, conflict management, and presentation skills

BUS 321 Organizational Behavior

3 Hours

In this course students will develop their communication, teamwork, analytical, and presentation skills. This course is designed to offer insights into individual and group behavior, deepen understanding of organizational structures and cultures. Students formulate interview questions based on course content, interview business leaders, synthesize the information, present their learnings in class, and reflect on the learned content.

Paying For Your Degree

Earning a degree is a great personal investment. There are a few common paths some of our students take to finance their online education at Dakota Wesleyan University.

Tuition and fees for a degree completion program are $375 per credit hour. The total number of credits will depend on the number of courses needed to complete your degree. DWU offers many ways to pay. Don't worry - although DWU is a private university, a DWU education can be affordable. Financial aid and scholarships can help.

There are a variety of scholarship opportunities available to you. Visit with your admissions representative to learn more.

Tuition and Fees

Your Contact

At DWU, we take the time to establish personal and meaningful connections with you. You’ll work with an admissions representative that will be focused on you and your goals.

Janet Greenway

Graduate & Online Enrollment Coordinator

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Degree Completion

Did you start a degree . . . and then life happened?