Western Illinois University Courses & Fees

The Advertising/Public Relations option provides students an opportunity to build both the creative and strategic skills necessary to pursue a successful career in public relations or advertising. Classes in this program focus on the techniques and processes used to create, produce, and place persuasive messages in both paid and earned media. Students in this program will also learn how to use the media to creatively and effectively deliver messages utilizing an integrated mix of traditional and new media and to develop complete campaign plans for a variety of products and services. In addition, Westerns Public Relations and Advertising Club provides opportunities for students to build a network, develop leadership skills, attend career fairs, and work with other students and businesses on real-world projects as they build their professional portfolio.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 19% annual growth over the next 6 years for business analytic careers in business government, science, technology, health care, and education .
The Business Analytics program provides students with the technical skills to solve the analytical problems of the contemporary business world .

The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 19% annual growth over the next 6 years for business analytic careers in business government, science, technology, health care, and education.
The Business Analytics program provides students with the technical skills to solve the analytical problems of the contemporary business world.

The B.B. in Management degree program emphasizes practical professional management skills, allowing students the flexibility to focus on such areas as organizational behavior/ organization development, small business management, and operations management. Management is a diverse and applied field of study. Therefore, the objectives of the program include 1) preparing generalists who integrate and coordinate organizational activities of marketing, finance, accounting, operations, and human resources in order to meet organizational goals, and 2) preparing specialists who focus on management analysis, information systems, policy and strategic analysis, and the management of a single operation. Typical placements include general management, retailing management, hotel/ motel management, and operations management positions in manufacturing and service organizations, computer-related occupations, high technology administration, organization development consulting, health care administration, government services, and non-profit organization administration. 

An integrated degree program provides the opportunity for outstanding undergraduates to earn both degrees in five years.

The Supply Chain Management (SCM) program integrates corporate best practices and hands-on experience to build relevant industry skills
Dozens of top companies recruit at WIU each year as the demand for graduates exceeds the supply resulting in very strong career opportunities
Student organizations, study abroad programs, professional development events, career fairs, and internships provide networking opportunities and industry experience
The integrated program allows students to earn two degrees (bachelor's and MBA) in just five years

The School of Computer Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum. All students are expected to complete a core sequence in which they acquire the fundamental skills in computing or information systems and mathematics. Students may select advanced courses from a wide variety of specialized areas within Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Systems. Current offerings permit the student to become involved with a broad spectrum of business and scientific applications, software, and database design, or the more theoretical basis of computing. The undergraduate degree programs offer course sequences leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

The School of Computer Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum. All students are expected to complete a core sequence in which they acquire the fundamental skills in computing or information systems and mathematics. Students may select advanced courses from a wide variety of specialized areas within Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Systems. Current offerings permit the student to become involved with a broad spectrum of business and scientific applications, software, and database design, or the more theoretical basis of computing. The undergraduate degree programs offer course sequences leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

The School of Computer Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum. All students are expected to complete a core sequence in which they acquire the fundamental skills in computing or information systems and mathematics. Students may select advanced courses from a wide variety of specialized areas within Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Systems. Current offerings permit the student to become involved with a broad spectrum of business and scientific applications, software, and database design, or the more theoretical basis of computing. The undergraduate degree programs offer course sequences leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

The School of Computer Sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum. All students are expected to complete a core sequence in which they acquire the fundamental skills in computing or information systems and mathematics. Students may select advanced courses from a wide variety of specialized areas within Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Systems. Current offerings permit the student to become involved with a broad spectrum of business and scientific applications, software, and database design, or the more theoretical basis of computing. The undergraduate degree programs offer course sequences leading to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security, and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of physical structures and modifications to our natural environment that are the foundation of our modern society. Our Civil Engineering degree requires students to complete studies in four sub-disciplines: Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources Engineering.
Develop knowledge in four areas of Civil Engineering: Geomechanics, Hydrology, Structures and Transportation
Access to a wide range of analysis and design software
Practical experience opportunities in an actual workplace that can lead to full-time employment upon graduation
Work with an industry/government partner as an extension of an internship with your choice of 2 disciplines.

Students acquire a background in the concepts, theories, and principles necessary to be competitive for careers in estimating, project planning, and construction management
Labs support teaching and practical experience with the most updated of versions of software related to design and project management
Internships and trips to construction sites allow students to enhance their skills in a professional work environment and develop vital industry contacts
Accreditation by ATMAE (the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) ensures a quality educational experience

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program deals with the study of electricity, analog and digital electronics, electromagnetism, signal processing, and control theory. Students completing the requirements of this degree will also earn a minor in Mathematics.
Gain real-world experience with industry and business professionals from internships and capstone projects
Acquire hands-on technical skills with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and software
Improve problem solving skills through project-based learning
Learn fundamental knowledge of rapidly expanding technologies in electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism .

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is an ABET-accredited multidisciplinary engineering degree designed to prepare graduates for professional practice and leadership in the 21st century. Students take classes in mechanics, materials, electronics, and quality, depending on their emphasis field. The two areas of emphasis offered are General Engineering and Industrial Engineering. All Engineering programs emphasize innovation, hands-on laboratories, small, intimate classroom settings, mentoring by faculty, and thinking-outside-the-box solutions.
 

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is an ABET-accredited multidisciplinary engineering degree designed to prepare graduates for professional practice and leadership in the 21st century. Students take classes in mechanics, materials, electronics, and quality, depending on their emphasis field. The two areas of emphasis offered are General Engineering and Industrial Engineering. All Engineering programs emphasize innovation, hands-on laboratories, small, intimate classroom settings, mentoring by faculty, and thinking-outside-the-box solutions. 

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is an ABET-accredited multidisciplinary engineering degree designed to prepare graduates for professional practice and leadership in the 21st century. Students take classes in mechanics, materials, electronics, and quality, depending on their emphasis field. The two areas of emphasis offered are General Engineering and Industrial Engineering. All Engineering programs emphasize innovation, hands-on laboratories, small, intimate classroom settings, mentoring by faculty, and thinking-outside-the-box solutions.

The Engineering Technology program provides students with an up-to-date and challenging curriculum that focuses on making the most efficient use of resources and personnel in any kind of process
Students are prepared for careers in a diverse array of technical fields to meet global demands in continuously changing and sophisticated technology
Engineering Technology graduate placement has remained about 90% for the last ten years
State-of-the-art labs support teaching and practical experience with the most updated of versions of software related to product development, design, prototyping, quality assurance, and cost reduction
Internships provide each student the opportunity to enhance their skills in a professional work environment and develop vital industry contacts
Accreditation by ATMAE (the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) ensures a quality educational experience

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. Our ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program builds upon a foundation of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The degree offers areas of emphasis in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. Our ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program builds upon a foundation of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The degree offers areas of emphasis in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. Our ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program builds upon a foundation of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The degree offers areas of emphasis in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Robotics Engineering.