The Business Side of Info Sci

Today, executives understand technology risk and can guide organizations through rapid technological changes including AI integration, data management, and cybersecurity. The UMD Information Science degree is interdisciplinary, preparing graduates for high demand jobs business roles.

Our Information Science course portfolio addresses technology + business across three major themes:

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Organizational Management and Strategy
Enterprise Systems and Risk Management

More than just a business degree, the Information Science degrees prepare you for today's technology driven business environments and emerging technologies poised to shape tomorrows.

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We offer 2 business focused minors. All minors can be completed 100% online; some courses are offered in a hyflex format, with an in-person option available as well.

Information Risk Management, Ethics, and Privacy Minor

Technology Innovation Leadership Minor

Our combined accelerated Bachelors and Masters degrees allow you to maximize savings and time.

BS in Information Science + Masters in Information Management

BS in Information Science + Masters in Library and Information Science

Business Focused Courses

A partial list of the business focused classes in INFO:

Organizations, Management and Teamwork

Decision-Making for Information Science

Competitive Business Intelligence

Introduction to CRM in Salesforce

Technology Socialprenuer

Database Design and Modeling

Fundamentals of Technology Innovation

Technologies, Infrastructure and Architecture

Decision Making for Cybersecurity

Business Reliance on Technology Outlook

Nearly every business today is a technology business to some extent. You cannot run a company without a deep understanding of the underlying systems.

99% of U.S. small businesses use at least one technology platform for operations.
The reliance on advanced technology is massive: approximately 90% of organizations are undergoing some form of digital transformation.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now widespread, with over 75% of global companies using AI in their daily operations for functions like customer service, cybersecurity, and inventory management.