Overview

The Information Science and Technology (IST) program of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee prepares graduates to be IT leaders in our increasingly digital culture and economy.

What can you do with an IST Major?

An IST degree has no boundaries! From building mobile apps and online solutions for nonprofit organizations or securing and maintaining IT networks in corporations such as Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation & ACUITY, IST students and graduates are building the information and technology systems people depend on today and imagining the innovations of tomorrow. Visit our IST Careers page for more details!

IST Job Titles & Employers

An IST degree has no boundaries! IST students and graduates are building the information and technology systems people depend on today and imagining the innovations of tomorrow. Examples of recent job titles and employers include:

Analytics Consultant, Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL
Solutions Developer, Omni Resources – Milwaukee, WI
Interactive Web Developer, FRED Agency – Atlanta, Georgia
Cyber Security Engineer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise – Austin, TX
Programmer, ACUITY – Sheboygan, WI
Project Manager, Rockwell Automation – Milwaukee, WI
Risk Management Specialist, Northwestern Mutual – Milwaukee, WI
Program Manager, Microsoft – Seattle, WA
IT Resident, Google – San Francisco, CA
Network Systems Engineer, Digicorp – Milwaukee, WI
Full Stack Developer, Misix – Milwaukee, WI

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Web Design
Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
Knowledge Organization for Information Science & Technology
Database Information Retrieval Systems
Web Application Development
Multimedia Web Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 733 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application
There is no fee to apply for an undergraduate (bachelor’s level) program.
Evidence of English Proficiency
Transcripts and Degree Certificates
SAT or ACT scores are not included in our bachelor’s application requirements, but you can submit them if you have them.

Tuition Fee

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International

22398 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22398 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22398 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22398 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10398 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10398 USD per year during 48 months.

Online: $1,176 / per course

Living costs for Milwaukee

1066 - 1767 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Information Science and Technology (IST).

Available Scholarships

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