Department of Operations Management & Information Systems (OM&IS)

Excellence Fund

Empowering Future Leaders in OM&IS

The NIU Department of Operations Management & Information Systems (OM&IS) equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in business operations, data analytics, and information systems. Your support ensures that students have access to state-of-the-art learning experiences and industry-relevant resources.

Why Your Support Matters

Your gift to the OM&IS Excellence Fund helps us:

✔ Enhance experiential learning through hands-on projects, internships and industry partnerships.

✔ Support faculty research and curriculum development to integrate the latest industry trends.

✔ Provide cutting-edge technology and tools to ensure students work with real-world business solutions.

✔ Promote inclusive excellence by creating pathways for all students to succeed in the field.

Funding Priorities

🔹 Experiential Learning and Industry Collaboration – Support student projects, case competitions, and collaborations with corporate partners.

🔹 Faculty Research and Innovation – Provide funding for faculty to conduct research and develop new teaching methodologies in supply chain management, analytics and IT systems.

🔹 Technology & Hands-On Learning – Ensure students have access to advanced software, cybersecurity labs and analytics platforms to prepare them for careers in operations and IT.

🔹 Inclusive Excellence – Expand opportunities to ensure all students have the support needed to excel in the field of OM&IS.

Make an Impact Today

Your generosity strengthens OM&IS education and empowers students to drive innovation in business operations and technology.