43 Online programmes offered by the university

The Accountancy program offered by the Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Decision Sciences provides a student-centered environment that promotes academic excellence, professional and personal growth, a spirit of collegiality, and ethical and professional conduct.

The Business Administration - Supply Chain Management degree offered at Western Illinois University provides students with the technical skills to solve the analytical problems of the contemporary business world.

In addition to mastering the core courses, required for all Mathematics options, students in this Mathematics program at Western Illinois University complete a sequence of three directed elective courses aimed at developing an in depth understanding in a single focus area. 

Through its high-quality Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program, Western Illinois University prepares its MBA graduates for socially responsible leadership and managerial roles in an interdependent, multicultural, and diverse business world.

The Master’s degree in Community and Economic Development (CED) at Western Illinois University provides current and aspiring professionals with the latest tools and skills in the areas of Community Development, Economic Development, Marketing and Data Analysis. 

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Western Illinois University offers coursework leading to a Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading. 

The strong theoretical and applied knowledge base offered by the Communication program at Western Illinois University provides great preparation, understanding, and practice of the essential role that communication plays in all aspects of human interaction.

Geographic Information Science - Geoenvironment and Planning at Western Illinois University is the study of places and the relationships between people and their environments. Geographers explore the physical properties of Earth’s surface, the human societies spread across it, and the global patterns that shape our lives.

The Accountancy - Taxation program at Western Illinois University provides students with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to quickly enter - and be successful - in the accounting profession. Working with advanced computer software, writing reports and papers, and presenting individual and team projects are all included in the regular program of study of all WIU accountancy majors.

The School of Education offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Studies -  Language, Culture and Education at Western Illinois University, which is offered entirely online. 

The Business Administration - Management degree offered at Western Illinois University provides students with the technical skills to solve the analytical problems of the contemporary business world.

The History – Pre-law degree at Western Illinois University provides graduates with the skills to formulate logical arguments, support those arguments with a wealth of critically evaluated and corroborated evidence and present their conclusions clearly and cogently in oral and written forms.

A challenging career that really makes a difference! A Major in Emergency Management at Western Illinois University gives you a great start to a rewarding career helping communities big and small plan for, deal with, and minimize the effects of emergencies.

The Economics program offered at Western Illinois University prepares students to identify and develop solutions for problems confronting businesses, financial firms, non-profit organizations, and government.

The Economics program at Western Illinois University prepares students to identify and develop solutions for problems confronting businesses, financial firms, non-profit organizations, and government.

The B.A in Anthropology at Western Illinois University provides students with skills to think holistically about human behavior, diversity, and social problems through the combination of human biology, cultural analysis, linguistics, and study of past societies. 

Sociology at Western Illinois University program is the study of human societies, their structure, and the ways individuals and groups relate to one another. 

The Special Education graduate program at Western Illinois University provides opportunities for two groups of candidates: those with general education certification who wish to also earn special education certification, and those with special education certification who wish to increase their skills through advanced study.

Earn your Master of Music Education from Western Illinois University, 100% online. Explore the latest methods/research and immediately apply them in your classroom. Designed for current K-12 teachers to be able to earn an advanced degree while remaining in their current position.

The Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Western Illinois University is a multidisciplinary degree that embodies the spirit of a liberal arts education, emphasizing comparative critical thinking, communication, and a broad range of methodologies and applied skills.