Overview

The Information Science major from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill integrates the study of the creation and management of information content, the characteristics and needs of the people who create and use information, and the technologies used to support the creation and manipulation of information.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the information science program, students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the many ways in which information can be created, communicated, stored, and/or transformed, in order to benefit individuals, organizations, and society

Demonstrate practical skills in analyzing, processing, and managing information and developing and managing information systems in a knowledge-based society

Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills

Effectively utilize information tools in preparation to taking a leadership role in the information economy

Recognize the value of information and information tools, and their role in society and the economy

Evaluate the role of information in a variety of industries, in different organizational settings, for different populations, and for different purposes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Information Use for Organizational Effectiveness

Information Science Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 783 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letter of Recommendation: This letter should come from a teacher who taught you in a core academic area, like English, math, science, social science, or world language.

Official Transcript and School Report: Ask your school to send us your official transcript by secure electronic delivery as well as an official school report.

College and University Courses: If you’ve taken courses for credit at a college or university, you are required to report them on your application and include the specific courses and grades in the UNC supplement, but you don’t need to send official transcripts when applying.

SAT or ACT Scores: Because of disruptions related to COVID-19, the UNC System has approved a waiver of the SAT or ACT requirement for candidates who are applying for fall 2022 admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

37360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18680 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

37360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18680 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7018 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3509 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Chapel Hill

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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