Skilled IT professionals are in high demand. If you decide to study computer information systems at Western Michigan University, you will learn the critical skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful IT professional. Your studies will focus on design, development, management and use of computer-based information systems.

Beyond the classroom:

If you're interested in hearing about the latest trends in technology straight from industry leaders, you'll want to attend WMU's annual information technology forum. In the past, this on-campus event has featured high-profile speakers from Google, Kellogg, Pfizer, LinkedIn, IBM and Cisco.

As a computer information systems student at WMU, you will be eligible to apply for scholarships available through the Department of Business Information Systems. To qualify, write a short paper on why you chose your major and submit that along with your transcripts and application form.