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STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

41:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

130

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,635

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sales Manager Courses

A Sales Manager is a business discipline utilizing communication, psychology, and business know-how to help an organization achieve revenue objectives. A professional sales manager is responsible for managing a sales team, cultivating business, recruiting, training, establishing sales targets, and leadership. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer sales manager courses.

Western Governors University (WGU)

1200 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC

Western Governors University is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Salt Lake City, UT, in a predominantly suburban area. WGU enrolls over twenty two thousand annually, making it one of the biggest colleges in the state.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Computer And Information Sciences

The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting all students that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be needed for certain programs.  Detailed admissions information on WGU can be obtained by calling the school or by completing the form on this page.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $6,500 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Students enrolled at Western Governors University may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at wgu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sales Manager Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western Governors University offers a bachelor's degree program in sales manager.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male16
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Black2
Hispanic4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White15
Multiple Races2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Sales Manager program at Western Governors University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products

Description

Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
    • Total Employment: 1
    • Average Hourly Rate: $28.70
    • Average Annual Salary: $59700

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products

Description

Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semi-finished materials for manufacturing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $30.53
    • Average Annual Salary: $63500

Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products

Description

Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
    • Total Employment: 16
    • Average Hourly Rate: $37.19
    • Average Annual Salary: $77360

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Western Governors University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Western Governors University may provide student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Career path counseling