Western Illinois University was established April 24, 1899, and began
operation September 23, 1902. Located in Macomb, IL, the University
offers 53 undergraduate degree programs and 34 graduate degree programs
for more than 13,000 students. Approximately 80 percent of WIU students
are undergraduates and 20 percent are graduate students. The curriculum
includes the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, business, education,
and a number of pre-professional and technical fields of study. Although
students primarily come from Illinois, more than 1,300 are from out
of state, including 306 from foreign countries. Between July 2002
and June 2003, 2,414 students completed undergraduate degree requirements.
The University is holding Arts & Sciences, Business & Technology,
Education & Human Services, Fine Arts & Communication, Illinois Centennial
Honors Colleges.
College of Business and Technology
The College of Business and Technology at Western Illinois University
provides a focus for educational excellence that promotes the intellectual
and personal growth of participants and enhances their contributions
to individuals, organizations, and society. The activities and operations
of the College are not regionally restricted, as the western part
of Illinois is an integral part of a unified social and economic infrastructure
that extends across the United States to the world. The business programs
in the College are fully accredited by the AACSB International at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
