- M.S. in Information Science owns that dynamic interdisciplinary space where computer science, analytics, and the arts come together.
- Computer scientists and information technologists build the programs that gather information and ensure that networks, systems, and databases run smoothly.
- The 36-credit program in M.S. in Information Science pulls together a set of technical tools, user-centered design, information leadership, and critical-thinking and analytics skills that will empower you to evaluate — and make decisions from — the tidal wave of information flooding every single organization today.
- The M.S. in Information Science requires 36 credits, including 21 credits of required core courses and 15 credits from one of three focus areas.
- Some of the main topics that are covered in the curriculum are :
- Introduction to Programming/C
- Digital Story Telling with Tableau
- Leadership and Entrepreneurism
- Database Systems
- Introduction to Script Programming/Python
- UX and the Human Experience,
- Business Analytics, or
- Information Technology
- By the end of the program, students will be able to:
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Convert a problem specification into the program language needed to address it.
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Employ data visualization techniques to make decisions.
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Develop a dashboard to inform decisions.
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Develop a plan for creating business and social value with UX driven opportunities.
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Apply an ethical decision-making process to ambiguous situations in the information space.
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Develop a plan for an organization’s curation and control of information.
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Organize a solution employing leadership techniques to address an organization’s response to a real-world problem.
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- Internships and co-op work programs give you valuable, on-site experience that often leads to job offers, as employers observe your skills and assess how you handle challenges. It’s work experience and a job interview in one.
- On campus, you will have the chance to work closely with faculty on research projects, flexing your creative muscle, your critical thinking and analytical skills, and your growing knowledge of IT.
Areas Of Focus:
The program’s core curriculum will give you a solid foundation in all three disciplines that define the field, but chances are, you will gravitate to one discipline over the other two. You have an opportunity to focus on: