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 Analytics and Information Technology student organization will get you ready for a future in IT.

Department of Business Information Systems
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5412 USA
(269) 387-5410

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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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