Overview

At the Information Science programme from Michigan State University students will design technologies from a human-centered perspective, organize and manage groups of people using information technologies, understand how modern technologies are shaping society, and govern the role that these technologies play in our world.

Career prospects:

This degree uniquely prepares graduates by focusing on: 1) understanding and harnessing the power of media through interdisciplinary artistic, qualitative, and quantitative methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives, 2) using the design process to inform the creative act and fuel innovation using current and emerging media technologies, 3) using media to address pressing social issues and other meaningful themes, 4) gaining fluency with the tools, practice, and techniques used in the creation of current and emerging mediated experiences, and 5) interpreting and critiquing media in the context of audiences, users, historical precedents, socio-cultural patterns of use, and ethical implications of technologies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Media and Information
information Science
Methods of Understanding Users
Reasoning with Data
Media and Information Research
Advanced Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Media Studies & Mass Media View 748 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of the catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Information Science.
The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Information Science major is met by completing one of the following courses: Media and Information 401, 450, or 488.
The requirements of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
Submit one application for admission
MSU's application for admission
Coalition Application
Common Application

Tuition Fee

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International

45406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45406 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43906 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43906 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16522 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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