All organizations need professional managers who have strong leadership and interpersonal skills. As this need increases, the demand for skilled, professional managers will continue to grow. WIU management graduates are highly qualified to meet this growing need. WIU graduates with a major in business management qualify for challenging positions in supply chain management, retail, plant management, health care administration, financial services, sales management, government services, and non-profit organizations. The manufacturing engineering technology program combines technical education with instruction in current engineering and management practices employed in manufacturing.
Students are ready to take an active role in the manufacturing process immediately upon graduation.
As the only university in Illinois offering this concentration, WIU has taken the lead in preparing students for careers in purchasing, traffic management, logistics, international modes of transportation, hazardous materials handling, warehouse management, and a variety of other exciting opportunities. A second concentration in marketing management is available. These graduates are sought after by firms seeking professional sales representatives who are capable of making the transition to managerial positions. Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration WIU's bachelor's degree in recreation, park and tourism administration is one of nearly 100 accredited programs in the United States and prepares students for careers in therapeutic recreation, leisure services management, and tourism administration. Tourism administration prepares students for professional positions at state departments of tourism and local convention and visitors bureaus or in the area of conference and convention services at luxury hotels, resorts, and convention centers.