º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Academics
Information is more than data points and statistics — information drives organizations and society forward. In the right hands, information can cultivate innovation and productivity built on more inclusive systems. The º£½ÇÂÛ̳ program gives you foundational knowledge in the multidisciplinary field of information management and teaches you to consider the human implications and impacts of information systems.
You will gain a holistic knowledge of systematic problem-solving, data-driven strategic planning, ethics and social responsibility to help you solve organizational challenges. As an º£½ÇÂÛ̳ graduate, you will possess the ability to critically analyze procedures and become an innovative leader actively taking the information field in a new direction.
Program features
The iSchool’s º£½ÇÂÛ̳ is fully customizable, providing students with different backgrounds and lifestyles the opportunity to tailor the program to their needs, interests and career goals.
Modalities
º£½ÇÂÛ̳ students can complete the program from anywhere in the world or residentially on the Seattle campus.
Specializations
The º£½ÇÂÛ̳ program offers elective courses in six areas of specialization that are in high demand among employers. Four are available to online students.
Tracks
Choose a degree track that aligns with your professional experience and goals with Early-Career, Early-Career Accelerated, and Mid-Career tracks.
Pace
All online students can complete their studies part time or full time. Residential students enrolled in the Early-Career and Early-Career Accelerated tracks are expected to be enrolled full time.
Where can an º£½ÇÂÛ̳ degree take you?
UW º£½ÇÂÛ̳ graduates are highly sought by employers since they’re fully prepared by the program’s hands-on practice, real-world experience, and industry-relevant curriculum. Our graduates have gone on to work for leading organizations such as Boeing, Deloitte, Amazon, Microsoft and the Gates Foundation.