Overview

Students seeking an information science degree have the choice of following one of three paths: the design of human-centered technologies, media and information management, or information and society.

Graduates leave the Information Science program from Michigan State University as information entrepreneurs and experts in human-centered design and information management.

They have the skills to design and create new interactive technologies, organize and manage groups of people through technologies and contribute to the solution of pressing information policy issues.

Career prospects:

Alumni work as:

Information technology managers
Directors of information technology and management
Cybersecurity professionals
CEOs and executives
Professors and educators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Media and Information

Information and Society

Methods of Understanding Users

Reasoning with Data

Media and Information Research

Advanced Data Analysis

Web Design and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) View 664 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

East Lansing

Funding

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