Information Science and Technology, BS University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Information science, on which the Information Science and Technology program is based, is the study of the organization, storage, retrieval, dissemination, and use of information. Information technology (IT) is the collection of tools that make it possible to access and use information. Some graduates will go directly into jobs in business and industry sectors that rely heavily on information as a raw material or as a product. Other graduates may go on to graduate study in library and information science, information management, computer science, or telecommunications.

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology will give students a head start on any number of careers in the information industry:

• Information Architect
• Business Information Coordinator
• Network Manager
• IT Consultant
• Web Designer
• Technology Trainer
• Multimedia Specialist
• Human-Computer Interface Designer
• Software/Systems Developer
• Technical Writer
• Database Developer
• Digital Library Specialist
• E-Commerce Web Administrator

BSIST Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST) program is to prepare students – equipped with technical, interpersonal, and ethical proficiencies – for careers in the information professions­ who will design, build, and support user-focused information technology solutions to meet a diverse set of needs.

BSIST Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST) program will have the ability to:

• Analyze complex information and technology needs, and to apply principles of information science and other relevant disciplines to identify and implement solutions.
• Design, implement, evaluate, and administer information systems to meet a given set of requirements – including user and organizational needs — in diverse environments.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in the design, implementation, and evaluation information technology solutions.
• Recognize organizational and social responsibilities as information professionals and make informed judgments based on legal and ethical principles.