WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
IT Events
At Western Governors University's College of Information Technology (COIT), we aim to give you the skills and training you need to be marketable in the information technology field. We offer high-quality online degree programs in Computer Science/Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and IT/Cloud. We also provide top industry certifications, included in our tuition.
Boost your résumé with the valuable online information technology degree and certifications you need to impress employers and be prepared for a successful career.
Choose from these virtual events to connect with industry leaders live and in real-time or to learn about the program offerings and the unique competency-based model:
Key Statistics for WGU's College of IT
94% full-time employed graduates
65% of graduates plan to pursue another degree or certification
31,000+ current graduates
Computer Science / Software Engineering
Western Governors University’s College of Information Technology (COIT) offers robust computer science and software engineering degrees specifically designed to meet the fast-pace of change almost every organization faces in today’s hi-tech environment. Graduates are ready to seamlessly enter the workforce and increase their productivity and expertise. WGU is a pioneer in career-relevant, competency-based education. We remain the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate. WGU's Computer Science degree delivers in-demand skills such as logic, architecture and systems, data structures, Artificial Intelligence, and computer theory. WGU's Software Engineering degree offers scripting and programming skills, web development, mobile app development, user experience design, and software quality assurance. With over 4,000 graduates and 8,000 active students in these programs, we are setting the new standard in aligning workforce readiness to employer-needed skills in critical areas like financial tech software, real-time software, Internet of Things, gaming, etc.
Meet the Hosts:
Sesh Murthy, Ph.D.
Vice President and Dean of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CS/SE), WGU
Host of CS/SE Open House and Fireside Chat
Mike Peterson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CS/SE), WGU
Host of CS/SE Open House
Virtual Open House for Future Software Engineering Students
Dr. Sesh Murthy and Dr. Mike Peterson will be hosting a webinar to discuss the new software engineering program. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and hear from a software engineering panel, which includes a recent software graduate. The panel will feature our Vice President and Dean of Software Engineering, Associate Dean, a course instructor, a program mentor, a career advisor, and an enrollment counselor. In addition to the bachelor’s degree in software engineering, you will learn how WGU supports your journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond!
Registration will open soon for the next event!
Dean’s Fireside Chat:
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Dr. Sesh Murthy, Vice President and Dean at WGU's College of IT, hosts a recurring fireside chat series featuring thought leaders and experts across the country in the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Register Today for Episode 3:
Wednesday, June 7th at 6pm MT
Cybersecurity
WGU’s Cybersecurity programs are highly respected by both employers and learners. Our M.S. Cybersecurity program is ranked #3 by Fortune.com and has been recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA). We deliver three high caliber programs in the security sector:
- B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
- B.S. in Network Engineering and Security
- M.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
We offer constantly updated and relevant courses in Secure Systems Analysis & Design, Web and Cloud Security, Hacking Countermeasures and Techniques, Network Engineering, Operations, and Network Security Management skills. We remain the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate. With over 13,500 graduates and 18,000 active students in these programs, we are setting the new standard in aligning workforce readiness to employer-needed skills in critical cybersecurity disciplines.
WGU Cybersecurity Series
WGU Studios and WGU's Cybersecurity Department have teamed up to create a series of captivating, informative, upbeat, and energetic broadcasts to address current, trending topics and issues in the world of cybersecurity.
Registration will open soon for the next event!
Meet the Host:
Paul Bingham, CISSP, CPA, CFE
Vice President and Dean of Cybersecurity, WGU
Host of Cybersecurity Series
Data Analytics
Our data management and analytics degrees prepare graduates to serve as analytical change agents across a variety of industries & market sectors. Learners will master programming, math, and business influence skills in both our B.S. in Data Management and Data Analysis (BSDMDA) and our M.S. in Data Analysis (MSDA). Scripting, data management, data wrangling, Python, R, machine learning and math skills, data science techniques, communication and critical thinking are all valuable skills that make our graduates high-value employees in almost any organization. With over 2,500 graduates and 3,000 active students our data analytics programs are expanding analytic skill sets that are critical to most any organization in today's high tech world.
WGU is a pioneer in career-relevant, competency-based education. We remain the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate.
Meet the Hosts:
Joe Dery, Ph.D.
Vice President and Dean of Data Analytics, WGU
Host of Data Analytics Open House and Fireside Chat
Eric Lagally, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Data Analytics, WGU
Host of Data Analytics Open House
Virtual Open House for Future Data Analytics Students
Dr. Dery and Dr. Lagally will be hosting this webinar to explain WGU's competency-based model of education and to discuss the analytics programs offered by WGU.
Register Today for the Next Open House:
Monday, June 12th at 6pm MT
Dean’s Fireside Chat:
Data Analytics
Joe Dery, Dean of Data Analytics at WGU's College of IT, hosts a recurring fireside chat series featuring thought leaders and experts across the country in the field of analytics.
Registration will open soon for the next event!
IT / Cloud
Western Governors University’s College of Information Technology (COIT) offers robust Information Technology and Cloud Computing degrees specifically designed to meet the fast-pace of change most every organization faces in today’s hi-tech environment. Graduates are ready to seamlessly enter the workforce and increase their productivity and expertise.. WGU is a pioneer in career-relevant, competency-based education. We remain the only institution offering competency-based degrees at scale, creating a model other colleges and universities are increasingly striving to replicate. WGU's B.S. and M.S. IT degrees deliver in-demand skills such as scripting and programming, networking and security, systems and services, sources and planning, solutions development, and project management. WGU's Cloud Computing degree offers learners the choice of detailed Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Multi-Cloud degree options that all come with industry certifications built into our tuition model. With over 12,000 graduates and 8,500 active students in these programs we are setting the new standard in aligning workforce readiness to employer needed skills in critical areas like financial tech software, real time software, Internet of Things, gaming, and many more.