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.
Connect with industry leaders live and in real-time or to learn about the program offerings and the unique competency-based model WGU has to offer.
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
College of Information Technology Open House
Wednesday, December 6, at 6:00 pm MST
Are you ready to take the next step toward an exciting and fulfilling IT career? Join us at our next WGU College of IT Open House and unlock a world of possibilities.
At this exclusive event, you'll explore the cutting-edge competency-based model that sets WGU apart. Explore how this innovative approach can propel your IT journey forward faster and more effectively. Whether you're an aspiring coder, cybersecurity enthusiast, data wizard, or tech strategist, our expert staff will guide you toward the perfect IT career path tailored to your strengths and aspirations.
Meet and connect with our dedicated staff members, who are eager to share their insights and help you map out your educational and career goals. With their wealth of experience, you'll gain valuable insights into the IT industry's latest trends and demands.
During the Open House, you'll have the chance to participate in interactive breakout rooms, dive deep into the specific IT fields that intrigue you most, and get answers to your burning questions. Our breakout room sessions are designed to provide personalized attention, ensuring you leave with a clear vision of the road ahead.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by. The College of IT Open House is your gateway to an exciting future in the world of technology. Register now!
Breakout Rooms:
Stay tuned for a future COIT Open House event coming soon.
Dean's Fireside Chat Series
Stay tuned for more information regarding the next Fireside Chat Series.
Meet the Guest
Veronika Durgin
VP of Data at Saks
Meet the Host
Joe Dery, PHD
WGU College of IT's VP & Dean of Data Analytics, Computer Science, and Software Engineering
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.
Stay tuned for our next event!
Meet the Host:
Paul Bingham, CISSP, CPA, CFE
Senior Vice President and Executive Dean, College of IT
Host of Cybersecurity Series
Join the Cyber Series event with celebrity speaker Jack Rhysider, host of Darknet Diaries. Episode 5 explores "Cybersecurity Revealed: It's More Than Just Phish Stories!" Tune in on June 28th at 11:00 a.m. MT on LinkedIn for an engaging discussion with Paul Bingham, VP and Dean of Cybersecurity. Don't miss it!
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 Host:
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. 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!
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.
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 Analytics (BSDA) and our M.S. in Data Analytics (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, Computer Science, & Software Engineering
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, August 21st at 6pm MT
Dean’s Fireside Chat: Data Analytics
Join Dean Dery on Wednesday, August 15th at 6pm MT for an engaging episode in LinkedIn Live with Kristen Kehrer, a thought leader in analytics, entrepreneur, and AI developer advocate. As the founder of Data Moves Me, LLC, and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics, Kristen's insights and experiences will ignite your curiosity in the transformative analytics field.
Log in to your LinkedIn account to save your spot and see the event details:
Speaker Bio:
Kristen Kehrer has been providing innovative & practical statistical modeling solutions in the utilities, healthcare, and eCommerce sectors since 2010. Alongside her professional accomplishments, she became a LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics in 2018. Kristen is also the founder of Data Moves Me, LLC, and has previously served as a faculty member and subject matter expert at the Emeritus Institute of Management and UC Berkeley Ext. She holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics.
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.
Coming soon!
Dean’s Fireside Chat:
Computer Science and Software Engineering
This recurring fireside chat series features thought leaders and experts across the country in the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering.
Registration will open soon for the next event!
Come and be a part of the fourth installment of the Dean's Fireside Chat: Computer Science and Software Engineering Series. Join Dr. Joe Dery as he engages in a conversation with David Lindquist, GM & Vice President Engineering of Red Hat Hybrid Cloud Management and Service Delivery. Together, they will delve into the fascinating realm of AI and Open Source and their profound influence on the field of Software Engineering. Don't miss this insightful episode!
David Lindquist is currently responsible for Ansible Engineering and Service Delivery of Red Hat’s Cloud Services. His leadership has extended across Hybrid Cloud Management and Automation at Red Hat, including: Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes, Ansible Automation Platform, and Insights. Dave has over 25 years of global engineering experience in Cloud, DevOps, and Management systems. He joined Red Hat from IBM, where he led IBM’s Hybrid Cloud Products. Prior, Dave led IBM’s Cloud DevOps and Insights, including: DevOps Pipeline Services, UrbanCode, Cloud Garage Method, and DevOps Analytics. Dave was the CTO for Tivoli and the Cloud & Smarter Infrastructure Division. In 2007, he was appointed an IBM Fellow, IBM’s highest technical honor for his innovation and industry leadership in management systems. His research has led to more than 200 patents, recognition as an IBM Master Inventor and election into the IBM Academy of Technology.
