Construction and Facilities Management

Bachelor of Science Degree

WIU's Construction and Facilities Management program is a general degree that prepares students to work in commercial, residential, or facilities management industries. Our program aims to provide the education and skills for students to be successful and fulfill the construction and facilities management industry workforce needs.

Degree Benefits

• Hands-on Learning: The program emphasizes hands-on learning opportunities, and the professional preparation course prepares students to network, locate employment, and get hired at local, regional, and national companies.
• Industry connections: Required internships guarantee students graduate with industry work experience to add to their resumes.
• Professional development: Extracurricular opportunities and guest speakers, enhance the educational opportunities of students and exposure to current industry issues.

Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Electrical Engineering program at WIU-QC is a comprehensive four-year program, accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The curriculum offers strong fundamentals in circuits, signals and systems, control systems, electronics, and electric power that apply to upper-level courses such as microelectronics, power electronics, mechatronics, renewable energy, microgrids, and more. The program is designed to provide interactive learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Degree Benefits

• Acquire hands-on technical skills with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and software.
• Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
• Gain real-world experience with industry professionals through internships and capstone projects that lead to exciting employment opportunities.

Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria. This degree program is designed to prepare graduates for professional practice and leadership in the 21st century. Students take classes in mechanics, materials, electronics, and quality, depending on their emphasis field. The two areas of emphasis offered are General Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

Degree Benefits

• Provides fundamental knowledge of engineering that is applicable to pursuing work or graduate studies in many areas/disciplines of engineering or technology.
• Graduates are less likely to be identified as only being able to work within a specific discipline and more easily identified as being capable of cross-disciplinary work.

Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree

Technical trades, industrial processes, and engineering principles have been a part of Western for more than a century. Today, students get experience in computer-aided drafting and design, welding, computer-numerical controlled (CNC) programming, lean and quality continuous improvement, rapid prototyping, industrial electronics and control, and workplace safety.

Degree Benefits

• Practical, Relevant Experiences: Instruction involves extensive hands-on training in material processing, programming, and utilization of industrial equipment. Faculty have direct industry experience that they apply in the classroom.
• Concept to Completion: Students learn to design for manufacturing (DFM) principles that involve capturing the voice of the customer, prototyping & refinement, and problem-solving in production operations.
• Talent Development: Graduates are prepared for lifelong learning, adapting to rapid change, and the ability to transition in leadership and management roles.

Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering Programs. Mechanical Engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering disciplines. Our B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program builds upon a foundation of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. The degree offers areas of emphasis in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Robotics Engineering. An elective course in Additive Manufacturing — 3D printing is available for all three emphases.

Degree Benefits

• Students are engaged in advanced research projects and labs supported by WIU and the local industry.
• Be at the forefront of mechanical engineering technology by learning from active scholars who incorporate their innovative research into coursework.
• Our faculty are both skilled educators and industry professionals leading the way in fields like thermal science, mechatronics, and mechanical design.

Graduate Programs

Master of Science Degree Options

• Engineering Technology - General Emphasis 
  Location: Macomb
• Engineering Technology - Precision Agriculture Emphasis 
  Location: Macomb
• Instructional Design and Technology - General Emphasis 
  Location: Macomb, Quad Cities, Online
• Instructional Design and Technology - Technology Specialist Emphasis 
  Location: Online
• Instructional Design and Technology - Technical Training and Design Emphasis 
  Location: Macomb, Quad Cities, Online

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

• Instructional Design and Technology 
  Location: Macomb, Online

Additional Information

• School of Graduate Studies
• Assistantships

Undergraduate Minors

• Construction and Facilities Technology: Macomb
• Industrial Technology: Macomb, Online
• Manufacturing Technology: Macomb, Quad Cities
• Operations Management: Macomb, Quad Cities