Your bright future, powered by our mission
Our faculty are renowned for their research, teaching and industry experience. Their significant contributions to the field through research ensure that you receive the latest and most-relevant information. And our faculty's industry experience allows you to learn practical insights from real-world examples, bridging theory and application so that you have confidence in your knowledge base.
The commitment of the faculty, paired with resources like the college's Zhang Career Center, will make sure your job outlook is bright.
I spent months researching career fields, which is when I came across the computer information systems program at WMU Haworth. I learned that the discipline is the bridge between business and technology. After hearing about the student success at WMU Haworth, I knew it's where I wanted to be.
Enter the working world with a remarkable resume
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.
In-demand IT positions command a median salary of $65,000 to $75,000. Take a look at some of the firms you'll have an opportunity to work with:
Join outstanding alumni who've made their mark
2024 honoree
Previous honorees
- David Polidori, B.B.A.'03 (2023)
- Cindy Swiantek, B.B.A.'84 (2022)
- Peter Pearce, B.B.A.'92 (2021)
- Brennan Baybeck, B.B.A.'92 (2019)
- Salvatore N. Mosca, B.B.A.'97 (2018)
Our history, your legacy
Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have obtained AACSB accreditation—and WMU Haworth is one of them, making it an excellent choice for students seeking quality education that is a good investment of their tuition dollars. WMU Haworth has maintained its AACSB accreditation since 1970 for undergraduate programs and 1981 for its graduate programs.
Part of AACSB’s standard is an active connection to industry, which the department achieves in many ways. Here are just some of the unique opportunities available:
- Company visits immerse you in the culture of a variety of firms and corporations, giving you exclusive access to some of the best minds in tech, many of them WMU alumni. Students make connections resulting in opportunities for mentorship, internships and full-time positions.
- Business Analytics and Information Technology (BAIT) and the Bronco Cybersecurity Club are student organization that develop social and professional programming for students in IT, bringing in notable speakers from leading companies and providing a foundation of support for all students in the department.
- Guest speakers and workshops are offered by the department to introduce students to the top trends in technology while providing networking opportunities.
For me, I've always loved business and wanted a broad field that would allow me flexibility. With the business analytics major, I feel I can honestly work in any industry I want to.