BACHELOR of Science in Information Science

Shape the future of information.

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The University of Arizona’s main campus, STEM-designated Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) equips you with the versatile, cross-disciplinary skills you need to solve society’s most critical information challenges.

Students choose between one of two emphasis areas: Data Science or Interactive and Immersive Technologies. In the BSIS, you’ll gain the hands-on computational, mathematical and technological foundation you need to analyze and extend the digital world, opening the door to a wide variety of careers at the intersection of information, people and technology.

* Average salary for information science bachelor's graduates according to Zippia, January 2024.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THE BSIS

Computational thinking to solve a wide range of information and data challenges
Collection, manipulation, analysis and interpretation of different types of data at different scales
Research methods and presentation skills for data and information science
Information and communication programming, technologies and tools and the implications of their uses
Scientific and social uses of information
Social, cultural and economic implications of digital life and culture
Recognition and analysis of ethical and policy concerns raised by new technologies
Effective communication across cultures and with diverse peoples and groups
How to craft effective, ethical solutions for data and information challenges

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"I chose the Bachelor's in Information Science at the U of A because it gives me the flexibility to explore the things I am most interested in. I don’t know of any other program or college that affords its students such flexibility."
Kapua Ioane, BS Information Science ’23

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall Semester for First-Year Students: May 1
Fall Semester for Transfer Students: July
Spring Semester for First-Year Students: November 1
Spring Semester for Transfer Students: December 2
Summer Term: May 1

Applications are currently open for fall and summer enrollment.

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PROGRAM COST

IN-STATE, ON-CAMPUS TUITION & FEES (Non-guaranteed, 12+ units): $7,234.50 per semester
OUT-OF-STATE & INTERNATIONAL, ON-CAMPUS TUITION & FEES (Non-guaranteed, 12+ units: $20,599.50 per semester

Tuition, fees and other costs subject to change.

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CURRICULUM, EMPHASIS AREAS & COURSES

The BSIS is a four-year undergraduate degree requiring 120 units offered at the University of Arizona's main campus.

A capstone project and digital engagement course or other experiential experience—independent study, directed research or internship—are required.

Students choose from one of two emphasis areas:

Data Science
Interactive and Immersive Technologies

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CAREER OUTCOMES

In the U of A BSIS, students are prepared for a wide variety of dynamic jobs across industries. Positions include:

Application or systems analyst
Database administrator
Data scientist or engineer
Digital artist
Digital repository specialist
Information architect
Information security or cybersecurity analyst
Software developer or engineer
Web programmer

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Are you ready to shape the future of information?

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Information Science by contacting us at infosci-ugrad@arizona.edu or begin your application today:

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