School of Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
- Campus Availability: Macomb, Quad Cities
- Emphases: Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Why Choose Information Systems at WIU?
- State-of-the-art computer labs support teaching and practical experience
- Student organizations provide networking opportunities with regional employers
- The program provides students with the technical expertise and knowledge required for a successful career in the field of information systems
- Graduates will gain necessary skills through a multidisciplinary approach that will provide them with diverse career opportunities
Careers
The demand for IS specialists grows every year. As a graduate in Information Systems from Western Illinois University, you will be well prepared for a variety of career opportunities in many types of commercial, industrial, governmental, research, and educational organization. Entry-level salaries range from $42,000 to $60,000 or more, depending upon area of specialty.
- Cloud Architect
- Computer Forensic Investigator
- Data Modeler
- GIS Professional
- Health IT Specialist
- Information Technology Vendor Manager
- IS Specialist
- IT Consultant
- IT Technician
- Mobile Application Developer
- Systems Analyst
- 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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