Business Information Systems

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Do you have a passion for technology and a talent as a natural problem-solver? Do you gravitate toward systems thinking to solve complex problems? If you said yes, a degree from the Department of Business Information Systems may be right for you. Offering three majors suited to different IT fields, all of the programs will help you become a tech hero who can add immediate value to any organization.

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Department of Business Information Systems

In the Department of Business Information Systems, you will begin to build your resume on day one through your courses, which will have relevant, real-world projects that give you hands-on experiences that employers value. Those experiences increase your bandwidth as a problem solver and will be pivotal in your search for externships, internships and full-time job opportunities.

Experiences such as company visits or events through the Business Technology Network student organization will get you ready for a future in IT.

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Business Information Systems degree programs that mean business

Businesses are growing their positions in information technology more quickly than they can fill needed roles. This shortage of qualified professionals means that you will have many opportunities for a fulfilling career and may be entertaining multiple job offers even before graduation! Whether your interest is in cybersecurity, systems design, software implementation, analytics or e-commerce, we have a program that will fit your talents and the future you are looking to create.

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Whether you need career advice, personal and professional development, or would like to connect with other business information systems students, our department gives you a wide breadth of resources so you can take full advantage of your WMU education.

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WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a Presidential Scholar at Western, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. In the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year.

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

For business analytics student Kevin Wright, Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is setting him up for professional success. The senior from Royal Oak, Michigan, is taking on career-focused experiences and widening his professional network.

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