Information Science with a concentration in Project and Knowledge Management B.S.

Program Overview

Information Science Degree With a Concentration in Project and Knowledge Management

Overview

The Information Science degree with a concentration in Project and Knowledge Management provides graduates with the knowledge and understanding of the convergence of project management and knowledge management, including the use of associated tools and technologies.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Format: On Campus, Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Program Objectives

The bachelor’s program provides general educational preparation for students planning to enter the information profession. Its objectives are for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

• The roles and impact of information policies, practices, and information itself on diverse populations in a rapidly changing technological and global information society
• Human information needs and behavior in order to develop and implement information systems and services that meet user needs
• Professional practices necessary to succeed in information-related occupations and to pursue the professional master's degree
• The philosophy, principles and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field

Marketable Skills

• Information analysis
• Project management
• Database design and application development
• Information architecture and website design
• Oral and written communication

Career Opportunities

A bachelor's degree in Information Science is the entry point for many information-related careers in the public and private sector, such as:

• Corporate researcher — working in management, software engineering, usability, intelligence analysis, web development and other areas
• Data scientist — preserving and disseminating information in a timely manner to decision-makers
• Information analyst — finding, using, analyzing and synthesizing information from various sources
• Information specialist — helping people find information and use it effectively
• Knowledge manager — organizing information from multiple areas in a business to facilitate internal and external procedures

Sample Courses

• Project Management for Information Systems (3 hrs)
• Knowledge Management Tools and Technologies (3 hrs)
• Information Technology Management (3 hrs)
• Information Resources in Culturally Diverse Communities (3 hrs)
• Data Visualization (3 hrs)
• Records Management Operations (3 hrs)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Information Science degree with a concentration in Project and Knowledge Management is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program offered on campus and online.

Objectives:

The program aims to help students demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:

• The philosophy, principles, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the field.

Teaching:

• Instruction is offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, online, and blended, allowing students to balance classes with full-time or part-time employment.
• The Department of Information Science offers financial support and scholarships to its students to recognize exceptional academic and creative accomplishments.
• The Career Center provides advice about internships, future employment opportunities, and getting hands-on experience in the major.

Careers:

A bachelor's degree in Information Science is the entry point for many information-related careers in the public and private sector, such as:

• Corporate researcher — working in management, software engineering, usability, intelligence analysis, web development, and other areas.
• Knowledge manager — organizing information from multiple areas in a business to facilitate internal and external procedures.

Other:

• The program is flexible, offering a wide range of concentrations, including technological fields, making graduates more marketable.
• Concentrations or minors chosen by students in this program often become an area of specialization for graduate study.
Students can customize their program by developing focused areas of studies (concentrations) or by choosing a minor or certificate in another field.
• The program highlights include:
• Special lectures hosted by the College of Information and the department feature renowned scholars who provide different perspectives and insights into the information science field.
• Students and faculty are active members of different professional associations and learned societies, such as the iSchools consortium, the American Library Association, the Association for Information Science and Technology, and the Knowledge and Information Professional Association.
• Proactive students can choose accelerated options, such as the “degree in three” program or grad track option to accelerate their education.
• The program provides students with the knowledge and understanding of the convergence of project management and knowledge management, including the use of associated tools and technologies.
It prepares them to assume project management responsibilities including project initiation, planning, scheduling, implementation, knowledge retention, and knowledge transfer.