B.S. in Information Science

Program Overview

The UMD Information Science B.S. at Shady Grove provides a leading, interdisciplinary curriculum that blends high-demand technical and business competencies with critical social and ethical perspectives.

The Info Sci degree is robust and interdisciplinary, with high-demand career options including software development, database design, web and mobile development, UX/UI and human-centered design, information architecture, data visualization, cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, data analytics, business intelligence, information management, ethics and policy.

Students benefit from small class sizes, a close-knit community and the convenience of the Shady Grove location. The program blends theory, practical skills and hands-on learning, preparing graduates to apply their skills directly and immediately in their careers. Students also have opportunities to work on projects with the University of Maryland College of Information’s 400+ industry partners and at research centers and labs.

Students can also complement their degree with the Information Risk Management, Ethics, and Privacy Minor or Technology Innovation Leadership Minor. Both minors can be completed 100% online, with some courses also offering an in-person option. Accelerated 2+1 bachelor's/master's options are also available in Information Management and Library and Information Science, allowing eligible students to begin graduate-level study while completing their bachelor's degree.

Enrollment & Application Deadlines

Enrollment Option(s): Full-Time & Part-Time

Application Deadline(s): Fall: June 1

Admission Requirements

Fall admission only
Minimum 60 transferable credits or an associate degree in a related field
Preferred minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
Complete required General Education requirements, except Professional Writing
Complete required benchmark courses with a C- or better
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B.S. in Information Science Featured Students

Matthew Krivitskiy

University of Maryland, College Park

Information Science

Exaucé Kabamba

University of Maryland, College Park

Information Science

Program Information

I chose the USG campus because of the short commute, the small class sizes and the sense of community and collaboration amongst the students compared to the main campus. The College Park campus is much larger and with so many students in a given class, I thought it may have limited my ability to have one-on-one time with teachers and peers.

- Exaucé Kabamba