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Information science and technology offers a bachelors degree focused on today(s) cutting-edge information technology. Students in information science and technology study the latest technology in areas including business analytics & data science, networking, database management systems, telecommunications, enterprise resource planning, human-computer interaction, e-commerce, and integrated business systems. Professionals in this field administer, maintain, and support computer systems and networks.

Today(s) business environments have a critical need for professionals who have an understanding of information technologies based on a broad knowledge of management practices, economics, psychology, and the humanities. These individuals are needed to implement technology to support business processes, managerial decision-making, and organizational communication.

As an information science and technology major, you will take courses that are rigorous and oriented toward building the foundation necessary for lifetime learning. Studying at Missouri S&T, you will benefit from the world-class computer environment and your association with excellent students from around the country and the world. Students in the program are strongly encouraged to do summer internships or co-ops with companies before they graduate. There are many rich opportunities and students benefit greatly in terms of their education and the edge they have seeking full-time employment once they graduate.