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The Gordon Ford College of Business is accredited by AACSB International

The academic programs offered by the Gordon Ford College of Business have maintained continuous AACSB International accreditation since 1982.

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Financial Management Association
November 23, 11:30—12:25
Grise Hall 342
Strategic Planning Council
December 11, 14:00—16:00
Grise Hall 441
Annual Dean Tallon Open House
January 3, 14:00—18:00
Dean's House
 

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Welcome

The Computer Information Systems department offers several degrees! Please look at the information below to learn about our various programs.

Majors

  • Systems Management: This is Western Kentucky University's professional major for career-focused students. Modern organizations are growing more complex and need people who have a "Systems Perspective". The SM program emphasizes practical managerial skills, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, and computer fluency suitable for a 21st-century knowledge worker. This major is not a college of business program; it is in University College.
  • Computer Information Technology: This is an exciting field of work and study that includes many diverse, technical areas such as Web design and programming, database administration, and computer network administration and security. This is an online program! All classes are taught via the Internet. This major is not a college of business program; it is in University College.
  • Business Informatics: This program is currently in development! It will be a business degree which also exposes students to information technologies.

Minor

The Computer Information Systems minor is a smart choice! Almost every profession is using computers, networks and specialized application software more and more. A CIS Minor will compliment your major by teaching you how to use today's hottest applications. This program is not for people who are hard-core computer types; they should pursue one of the majors listed above. This CIS Minor is for people pursuing non-IS disciplines who want to be better competitors in their chosen profession. Click here to learn more about the CIS Minor.

Faculty

The hold doctoral degrees in fields including Information Systems, Computer Science, and Education. In addition, we are proud to include professionals from business and industry as adjunct faculty. Click here to read more about our faculty members.

Contact Us

We would love to talk with you about our programs! Our offices are located on the second floor or Grise Hall in the middle of Western's campus. Our mailing address, email address and telephone number are listed below.
  • Mailing Address: Western Kentucky University, ATTN: CIS Department, 1906 College
  • Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY, 42101
  • Email Address: jim.lindsey@wku.edu
  • Telephone: (270) 745-5408
  • Fax: (270) 745-6376