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First Applicant to Diploma: UW Flexible Option Boosts Grad's Career

Every week, Aaron Apel used to squeeze in hours of coursework and readings at his daughters' volleyball practices. This spring, it all paid off.

UW Flexible Option Business Degree Among Most Affordable in the Country

The UW Flexible Option bachelor's degree in business administration offered from UW-Parkside is among the most affordable business degrees as ranked by Great Business Schools.

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What Can You Do with an Information Science and Technology Degree?

An information science and technology degree focuses on how information is retrieved, organized, repackaged, and applied to nearly every aspect of our culture and economy.

UW Flexible Option Grad Starts Her Journey of Becoming an Educator

It was never a question if Victoria could go back to college. She just needed to find a program that worked for her. UW Flexible Option was the perfect fit.

Why Prospective Students Should Care About AACSB Accreditation

Less than 5 percent of the business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited, making the UW-Parkside online BSBA program part of an exclusive group.

UW-Parkside Now Offers Accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree through UW Flexible Option

Earn your bachelor's degree in business administration online from UW-Parkside through the University of Wisconsin Flexible Option.

Assistant Head Nurse Advances Her Career and ICU Through UW Flexible Option

From high school dropout to BSN graduate and assistant head nurse, UW Flexible Option proved to be the best choice for Tiffany Breezee and her career.

Could You Earn a Fast, Online Bachelor’s Degree in 12 Months?

In traditional programs, a bachelor’s degree completion program generally takes two or more years to finish. Compare that to a self-paced, competency-based education program where your pace is truly up to you. In this format, it's possible to complete a fast, online bachelor's degree in 12 months.

Network Engineer Earns IT Degree by Completing 51 Credits in 9 Months

Tyler Coady earned his Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology in only nine months. Here’s how he did it through UW Flexible Option.

These 3 Study Plans Show How Fast You Could Finish a UW Flexible Option Degree

If you want a degree program that’s self-paced and affordable, you’re in the right place. Online, competency-based University of Wisconsin Flexible Option programs are designed exactly for adults like you. What might your study plan look like if you wanted to complete your degree in 12 months? 18 months? 24 months?

With UW Flexible Option, Daughter Makes Good on Promise to Earn Her Degree

Find out how UW Flexible Option made it possible for Maggie Zoerb, age 33, to earn her bachelor’s degree, which not only boosted her career but also fulfilled a promise she made to her father.

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