Overview

The Information Science degree at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a good fit for students with strong technology skills who enjoy working with people. Majors will graduate prepared for a variety of careers, including knowledge management, web and database design, information architecture, IT training and development, Graphic Information Systems, and information consulting.

Program Learning Outcomes

Possess skills for curating, describing, organizing, managing, analyzing, and disseminating information in our knowledge-based society; evaluate the role of information in a variety of industries, in different settings, for different purposes; understand the ways information is created, communicated, and stored.

Possible careers in information systems management, web development and administration, database design and administration, technology training and development, information technology consulting, geographic information systems, knowledge management, and user experience design.

Preparation for graduate study in the fields of data science, library and information science, and analytics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information Sciences

Social Aspects of Information Technology

Analytics for Information Problems

Research Design for Information Sciences

Database Concepts & Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences View 2160 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed International Admissions Application

A nonrefundable application fee of $65 USD
Essay/statement of purpose (optional but strongly encouraged)
Official English language proficiency score report
Official transcripts from each college/university attended
Official secondary education / high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English
For freshman applicants or transfer applicants with less than 24 credit hours, or where necessary
Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only)
Copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only) – for transfer-in students coming from a U.S. institution only, or copy of valid other visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2)

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

21396 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10698 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

4422 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2211 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Greensboro

1001 - 1540 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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