College of Business & Technology
A World of Opportunities
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Atlantis is the only program that enables students to explore the world and obtain three degrees in four years! Students from Western Illinois University and DePaul University travel to various countries, as well as live and study in France and Sweden to obtain an undergraduate and graduate degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA). During their third year, students travel abroad to study at INSEEC in Lyon, France and Linköping University in Sweden. Upon successful completion of their studies in Europe, they obtain a Bachelor in Business & Administration from BBA INSEEC and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business Administration from Linköping University. Their fourth year is spent at their home institution in the United States where they obtain a second bachelor's degree or an MBA degree. Visit wiu.edu/MBA for details. Download the MBA information sheet (pdf).
At Western Illinois University, students save an entire year's tuition. All financial aid received is applied toward tuition, fees and expenses. European courses are taught in English.
Atlantis is an amazing personal, academic and professional experience that will change your life. Join Atlantis today!
Participating Schools
Fabian Schinzel
2024 Atlantis Graduate and Outstanding MBA
"The Atlantis program has allowed me to learn theoretical and cultural knowledge from both sides of the Atlantic. The International experience I have gained helped me land a job before graduating, and I am confident that it will continue to serve me throughout my Career. Macomb is a great place to study."
Kyle Pinter
2023 Atlantis Graduate and Outstanding MBA
Atlantis Alumni are Leaders in Business and Technology
- Accenture
- Advisa AB
- Amazon
- American Eagle
- AT Internet
- Axians
- BCBS
- BCV
- Capgemini
- Carribian Founders Initiative
- City of San Diego
- Claranet
- Command Strategy
- Cru World Wine
- Danone
- Deloitte Digital
- DeLoitte Luxembourg
- Deloitte Sweden
- EFG Bank
- Ernst & Young Advisory
- European Commission
- EVRA Sweden
- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
- Fannie Mae
- FCG Consulting
- Forrester Research
- GitHub
- H&M
- Hewlett Packard
- Hitachi Consulting
- Humana
- IBM Global Services
- Ikea Group
- iMarketing
- Johnson & Johnson
- Klarna
- KNEIP
- KPMG-Sweden
- Leo Burnett
- Logan Consulting
- Mattel
- MCA Mederland
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanlet
- Nextthink
- Orange Business Services
- Peloton
- PerkinElmer
- Price Waterhouse Coopers
- Qliro
- Questel
- Quorso
- Resurs Banke
- Ricoh France
- Robert Half
- RR Donnelley
- Saab
- Salesforce
- Secureworks
- Seenovate
- Société Générale Bank & Trust
- Softbank Robotics
- Soloam
- Solstice Mobile
- Steelecase
- Thales
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- TransUnion
- UN Development Programme
- University of Cincinnati
- US Department of Defense
- Vamped Games
- Vanguard
- VMWare
“The Atlantis program gave me a global perspective on business and economics while allowing me to connect and collaborate with a diverse group of peers. Those experiences prepared me well for success at a global company.”
Ian Kresnak
Chief of Staff - Investment Strategy Group
The Vanguard Group
“For me, the Atlantis program has been the biggest opportunity I was given so far and had a huge impact on my life at every level.”
Margot Valladon
Client Service Team Director
Slalom Consulting
“Atlantis changed my entire life: it gave the "travel bug". I've since spent every waking hour working towards seeing the world and experiencing people and places from all walks of life.”
“The Atlantis program...benefited my professional development by giving me a broader education in the form of a dual degree which has helped me stand out and has given me multiple perspectives from which to approach my career.”
Ari Northage-Orr
Senior Software Engineer
Slalom Build
Chicago, IL
“The Atlantis program opened more doors for me than any other class, club, or experience in my life, especially right after graduating college. It was a constant talking point in my interviews and it really added a unique touch to my resume having spent a year abroad, defending a thesis, and earning another degree from an international university.”
Contact Information
Dr. Tara Feld
Associate Dean & MBA Director
Interim Director, Atlantis Program
College of Business and Technology
Western Illinois University
Stipes Hall 101
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: 309-298-2442
Email: tn-feld@wiu.edu
Anna James
Academic Advisor
University Advising
Memorial Hall 036
Phone: (309) 298-1871
Email: AL-James@wiu.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Kim McDaniel
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of Study Abroad
Memorial Hall 348
Phone: (309) 298-2504
Fax: (309) 298-2854
Email: kd-mcdaniel@wiu.edu
Schedule an Advising Appointment
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