Overview

Through team-based activities and hands-on exercises, during the Informatics program at University at Albany, you'll learn how to store and retrieve data, employ emerging technologies, and build user-centered systems – all of which are embedded in the day-to-day operations of every organization.

From relational databases to client-based web technologies, and internal computer architecture to networking fundamentals, you'll be prepared to lead complex digital projects from start to finish.

Learning Objectives

Learning objectives that UAlbany students are expected to attain through their course of study within their academic program.

Capable of working as part of a team

Ability to lead a project

Present data, information, arguments, and research verbally

Think critically and solve problems related to current digital, technological, or information challenges

Collect and analyze data

Apply skills learned in the classrooms to real-world situations

Create a web site with interactive design elements as appropriate for a specific audience

Understand the basics of computer networking

Explore computing and information in today’s society

Create computer programs to address a specified problem

Demonstrate and understanding of concepts and issues in digital privacy and security

Recognize the importance of data and its organization and manipulation in business, government, and society as a whole

Implement basic design principles

Distinguish between types and forms of databases, and the types of data problems such databases can address

Distinguish between types and forms of data, and the potential uses of that data

Identify current and future trends in information-based technologies

Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate the sources, content, and intention of information, along with the ability to communicate, clearly and coherently, any findings to a wider audience

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The 21st Century

Emerging Trends in Information and Technology

Programming for Problem Solving

Web Technologies

Data and Databases

Networks and Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Priority consideration deadline: February 1. Late applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an application

Send your transcript(s): All applicants must arrange for their official school and/or college transcripts to be sent to us.

Submit your test scores (if applicable): You are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores but you may choose to submit them to strengthen your application.

Submit a financial statement

Submit a letter of recommendation (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Out-of-State

28280 USD / year

≈ 28280 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Albany

United States

1010 - 1570 USD / month

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

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Overview

Learning Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Albany

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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