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College of Business Undergraduate Transfer Evaluation Guidelines

A transcript evaluation is completed once official transcripts from all previously attended institutions have been received by WGU.

Please note that transcripts must be sent to WGU directly from the issuing institution to be considered official. WGU does not

perform unofficial evaluations or accept unofficial transcripts. The guidelines below will provide a good indication of expected

transfer credit. Official transcript evaluations will occur in the month prior to your start. Transcripts are processed in the order they

are received. Please contact your Enrollment Counselor if it has been more than 15 business days since your transcripts have been

received and you have not received an evaluation. Transfer credit will not be awarded for transcripts received after your first term

start date. Transfer credit awarded for Business, Information Technology, or Health Professions College programs may not apply if a

program change is made to the WGU Teacher’s College.

COURSES ACCEPTED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT: Must be college level from an institution that is recognized as Nationally or Regionally accredited by the U.S. Department of

Education. For a list of USDE recognized National and Regional accrediting agencies, see: http://www.ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Agencies.aspx

Must have been awarded a grade of C- or better.

May not be used to fulfill more than one course of study.

Must meet the competency unit and content equivalency requirements.

COURSES SATISFIED BY AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Where transfer credit does not apply, courses may receive a Requirement Satisfied (RS).

Courses that receive a Requirement Satisfied can be fulfilled by an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution. (Accrediting agency recognized by The U.S. Department of Education)

In certain cases, the degree must be in a specific field of study.

Requirement Satisfied by degree does not apply to all courses or programs at WGU. A change in majors at WGU may result in the removal of credit.

The assessments listed below are eligible for transfer credit; refer to your program guide for a complete listing

of program requirements.

Foundations –The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

AGC1 Foundations of College Mathematics 3 One course in mathematics. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Language and Communication - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

TBP1 English Composition 1 3 One course in English composition, equivalent to 2 units, excluding business writing. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

TCP1 English Composition 2 3

A second, sequential course in English composition, equivalent to 3 units, excluding business writing. TBP1 must be transferred or satisfied before TCP1 can be transferred. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

C132 Elements of Effective Communication 3

One additional course in speech and communication, equivalent to 3 units. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

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Quantitative Literacy - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

C278

College Algebra

4 One course, equivalent to 3 units, at the college algebra level or above (college algebra, trigonometry, calculus or linear algebra).

CJC1

Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in College level Statistics or higher. A second course higher than College Algebra will also be considered if CIC1 is filled with a course above College Algebra.

Humanities - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate (except Associate of Applied Science) or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

IWC1 Literature, Arts and the Humanities 2

Two courses, equivalent to 4 units, in the humanities (i.e. literature, visual and performing arts, music, theatre, philosophy, ethics or religious studies). Partial credit is accepted for this area: IWC1 must be transferred or satisfied by degree before IWT1 can be transferred. *Can be satisfied by an AS, AA, BA, or BS degree. Cannot be filled by an AAS degree.

IWT1 Literature, Arts and the Humanities: Analysis and Interpretation

2

Natural Science - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

INC1 Integrated Natural Sciences 4 Can be satisfied by one course, equivalent to 3-4 CU's, in Life or Physical Science. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

INT1 Integrated Natural Sciences: Applications

4 Can be satisfied by one course, equivalent to 3-4 CU's, in Life or Physical Science. Course MUST have a lab component to transfer for INT1. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Social Science - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

BVC1 Geography *BVC1 is not a required assessment in the BS Accounting program.

3

One course in geography. *BVC1 may be satisfied by a course in social sciences (i.e. history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, economics or political science). *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.

BWC1 Behavioral Science *BWC1 is a required assessment in the Human Resources and Sales Management programs only.

3 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in the behavioral sciences (anthropology, psychology or sociology). *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree.

Reasoning and Problem Solving - The requirement below may be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

CLC1 Reasoning and Problem Solving *CLC1 is not a required assessment in the BS Accounting program.

3 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in critical thinking, reasoning, argument or logic. *Can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Business Law and Ethics CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

LIT1 Legal Issues for Business Organizations 3 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in business law. *LIT1 can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business.

EST1 Ethical Situations in Business 3 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in business ethics. *EST1 can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business.

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LWC1 Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics *LWC1 is not a required course in the BS-Accounting program.

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One course, equivalent to 3 units, business law II and one course, equivalent to 3 units, in business ethics II. No partial credit will be transferred for this area.

Organizational Behavior and Management Principles CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

MGC1 Principles of Management 4 One course, equivalent to 4 units, in management or leadership principles. *MGC1 can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business.

BNC1 Organizational Behavior and Leadership 3

One course, equivalent to 3 units or more in organizational behavior. *BNC1 can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business.

Accounting and Information Technology CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

VYC1 Accounting Principles I 4

One course (3 CU’s) in Accounting Principles I, Financial Accounting I or Intermediate Accounting I. Course must be based upon Financial Accounting principles for transfer credit. *Can also be met by an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business.

CZC1 Accounting Principles II *CZC1 is required only for BS-Accounting program.

3

One course (3 CU’s) in Accounting Principles II, Financial Accounting II or Intermediate Accounting II. Course must be based upon Financial Accounting principles for transfer credit.

UFC1 Managerial Accounting 3

One course (3 CU’s) in Managerial Accounting or Cost Accounting. Course must be based upon Managerial Accounting principles for transfer credit.

DAC1 Information Systems Management 3

One course (3 CU’s) in Information Systems Management. Course must cover how businesses use computers to: solve business problems, create strategic advantage or help organizational decision makers. Cannot be covered by a computer literacy course. *Can also be met by an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Business

EZC1 Finance 3 One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Business Finance. Cannot be satisfied by a Personal Finance class.

Marketing Principles and Business Communication CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

MKC1

Fundamentals of Marketing and Business Communication

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Two courses, equivalent to 6 units, with one course in Business Communications and one course in Marketing Principles. *MKC1 can be also satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business. *No partial credit can be awarded for one course but not the other.

VZT1 Marketing Principles and Applications *VZT1 is not required in the BS-Accounting program.

3

One course, equivalent to 3 units, in Marketing Principles. The course description or syllabus must clearly show that a Marketing plan was a requirement of the class.

Economics, Global and Quantitative Analysis for Business CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

QAT1 Quantitative Analysis for Business 6

Either two courses (6 units total) in quantitative analysis for business, management science or decision analysis or one course in operations management and one course in quantitative analysis for business or business statistics**. **Business Statistics courses must be beyond the introductory level.

FPC1 Microeconomics 3 Can be satisfied by one course, equivalent to 3 CU’s, in Microeconomics. *FPC1 can be satisfied by an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

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FTC1 Macroeconomics 3 Can be satisfied by one course, equivalent to 3 units, in Macroeconomics.

FPV1

Global Business

3

Can be satisfied by one course, equivalent to 3 CU’s, in Global or International Business.

IT Fundamentals, Networking Fundamentals, and Systems Administration and Management All Certifications must have been taken within the past 5 years to be considered for transfer.

CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

CVV1 Database Fundamentals *CVV1 is a required assessment in the BS Business - IT Management program only.

3

One Database Course OR one of the following certificates: CIW Database Specialist/ Database Design Specialist), MCDBA, MCTS: SQL Server (70-431, 70-432, or 70-445), MCITP: Bus Intel Dev., MCITP: Database Dev., MCITP: Database Admin, MCA: Database, MTA: Database Fundamentals (98-364), Oracle 9i Admin Linux Special or 10g Linux Database Admin, IBM DB2, IBM Certified Database Associate, IBM Certified Database Administrator, IBM Certified Application Developer, or IBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator. *Certificates must have been received within the last 5 years

CWV1 Network Fundamentals *CWV1 is a required assessment in the BS Business - IT Management program only.

3

CompTIA Network+ 2009 or certification in one of the following areas: MCSE, MCSA, MCA Messaging, MCITP Enterprise Administrator, MCITP Server Administrator, CCDA, CCIE, CCNA or CCNP, CCSP, CCVP, CompTIA DHTI+, CompTIA Convergence +, SCNA, SCSA, Oracle Linux Administrator. *Certificates must have been received within the last 5 years

EAV1 IT Fundamentals II *EAV1 is a required assessment in the BS Business - IT Management program only.

4

One Course in Computer Hardware OR one of the following Certifications: CompTIA A+, Linux+ (If not used for CSV1), MCSA (2003), MCSA (2008/2012), MCSE, MCDST, MCSD, MCA Messaging, MCITP Consumer, MCITP Enterprise Support or Administrator, MCITP Server Administrator, Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA), Oracle Linux Administrator. AXV1 and CPV1 must transfer in together. EAV1 and EBV1 must be transferred together. *This requirement can be satisfied by an Associate degree or higher in Information Technology received within the last 5 years. *Certificates must have been received within the last 5 years

EBV1 IT Fundamentals III *EBV1 is a required assessment in the BS Business - IT Management program only.

4

One course in Computer Operating Systems OR one of the following Certifications: CompTIA A+ (220-702 or 220-602 or 220-603 or 220-604) or certification in one of the following areas: Linux+ (if not used for CSV1), PDI+, MCSA (2003), MCSA (2008/2012), MCSE, MCDST, MCSD, MCA Messaging Program, MCITP Consumer, MCITP Enterprise Support or Administrator, MCITP Server Administrator, Sun Certified System Administratior (SCSA), Oracle Linux Administrator EAV1 and EBV1 must be transferred together. *This requirement can be satisfied by an Associate degree or higher in Information Technology for this program. *Certificates must have been received within the last 5 years

TPV1 Project Management 6

May be transferred by 6 units or more in Project Management OR a certificate from among the following: CompTIA Project+ or certification in PMP, CAPM, MS 70-633, MCTS Enterprise Project Management, or MCITP Enterprise Project Management. *Certificates must have been received within the last 5 years

Human Resource Management – BSBUHR students only. CODE ASSESSMENT CU REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSFER

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CHV1 Human Resource Management *CHV1 is available only to students in the BS Business-HR Management program.

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May be transferred if a student holds a valid PHR, SPHR or GPHR certification from the Society for Human Resource Management. *Certificates must have been received or renewed within the last 5 years

Effective September 1

st, 2014