Overview

The Online Information Science degree at University of North Texas prepares students for a career at the intersection of information, people, and technology. The continuous growth of information and technology innovation have led to a host of related trends and issues, including social media, security, privacy, digital divide, information literacy, open access, digital curation and more. With the need to address these issues comes the importance of educating a new generation of information professional who not only have the can-do attitude but also flexible, innovative, entrepreneurial and progressive.

At the Intersection of Information, People & Technology

Students earning this degree are able to customize their program by developing focused areas of studies (concentrations) or by choosing a minor or certificate in another field. The flexibility built into the BSIS program prepares graduates for the varying career options available in the information profession.

Information has increased in importance. This reality opened the door to even more exciting opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level in the information profession. While pursuing your degree, you will hone the skills required to:

Aid information seekers
Add value to information products
Apply the latest tools and technologies to the ever increasing volume of information

Programme Structure

BSIS Major Requirements:

At least 33 hours including 18 hours of required courses in one of the program concentrations, and at least 15 additional hours selected with the approval of the department.
Cross Functional - 45 hours may be completed or transferred from related areas and programs as approved by the department. Students must contact an advisor in the information science program to determine the 45 hours of course work needed to complete the cross functional area of the degree.
A minimum grade point average of 2.5 is required on all courses counted toward the major.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Business Information Systems View 23 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your Admission Application to UNT

Pay the Application Fee

Submit Your Official Academic Credentials

Demonstrate English Language Proficiency

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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

24242 USD / year

≈ 24242 USD / year
Out-of-State

24242 USD / year

≈ 24242 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12092 USD / year

≈ 12092 USD / year

Additional Details

$45K Estimated TX Resident Tuition & Fees

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At the Intersection of Information, People & Technology

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Funding

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