School of Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Campus Availability: Macomb
Why Choose Cybersecurity at WIU?
- Cybersecurity Center established in 2021 dedicated to educating students and providing relevant information to our community about cybersecurity threats and career opportunities
- Western Illinois University is recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE–CD).
- Student organizations provide networking opportunities with regional employers
- The curriculum is comprised of courses from several departments to provide students with the theory, tools, technical expertise, and management skills required for a successful career in cyber security
- Graduates will gain necessary skills through a multidisciplinary approach that will differentiate them resulting in abundant employment opportunities
Careers
The demand for cyber security specialists grows every year. As a graduate in Cybersecurity from Western, you will be well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities in every conceivable type of commercial, industrial, governmental, research, and educational organization.
- Chief Technology Officer
- IT Security Analyst
- Lead Network Engineer
- Network Administrator
- Network Designer
- Network Project Manager
- Network Support Engineer
- Senior Security Architect
- Senior Technical Architect
- Systems Administrator
- Technology Manager
- Web Developer
Employers
- Allstate
- AM. Assoc. of Neurological Surgeons
- Apex Entertainment Partners
- Caterpillar Inc.
- College of DuPage
- Countrywide Financial
- Gardner Denver
- Harrington Signal
- John Deere
- McAfee
- McGladrey
- NTT America
- Prairie Cardiovascular Ltd.
- Provena Health
- Rock Island Arsenal
- State Farm
- Xerox
Scholarships
- School of Computer Sciences Freshman Scholarship ($1000)
- School of Computer Sciences Transfer Scholarship ($1000)
- Women in Computing Scholarship ($1000)
- Cybersecurity Freshman Scholarship ($1000)
- Cybersecurity Transfer Scholarship ($1000)
- U.S. Veterans or Military Personnel Entrance Award ($1000)
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