Online Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences (BS)
Applied Data Analytics and User Experience
Program Overview
Ready to advance in the field of Information Sciences? Consider an online bachelor’s degree program. Use transfer credits you’ve already earned as your foundation to earn an online Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences (BSIS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Information sciences is a diverse and growing interdisciplinary field that integrates data, information technology, user experience, applied data analytics, and more. All courses are taught by internationally recognized and award-winning professors and lecturers from the School of Information Sciences (SIS), to prepare students to be ready and knowledgeable information professionals.
To be admitted to the BS in Information Sciences: Applied Data Analytics and User Experience program, students must have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and 24 transferable credit hours from previous institutions.
Why Choose Applied Data Analytics and UX?
Information is central to today’s modern world and society, making this degree a versatile way for students to pursue a variety of careers. Information sciences professionals are employed in all types of organizations and industries. Reports on occupational demand by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics show strong growth for computer and information technology jobs.
Our award-winning and world-class faculty in the School of Information Sciences (SIS) at UT offer a broad range of teaching and research experience and expertise that enriches the student’s academic journey. Our degree prepares students for work in various roles, including UX/UI design and research, data mining, and data analytics.
At the School of Information Sciences, we prepare students to examine and think critically about the ethics and impact of data, information, and technology on individuals, organizations, and society. Our courses cover information technology, information management, programming, web development, user interface design, usability testing, data analytics, and information visualization. Students develop professional and technical skills for analyzing and designing technology to improve users’ lives. Students also integrate and apply computational, scientific, social, and humanities perspectives to the issues our society is confronting, such as misinformation and disinformation, privacy, security, usability, and accessibility.
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The online BS Information Sciences program allows students to take courses geared toward their professional interests, preparing them with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue their desired careers.
Social study of the Internet, including historical development, Internet technologies, and use. Internet ethics and governance. Contemporary issues concerning equitable access, privacy, security, intellectual property, and censorship.
Procedures and techniques in database design and development. Conceptual data modeling. Logical database design. Physical database design process. Structured Query Language (SQL).
Processes and methods of testing information services and systems. Developing assessment reports for websites, mobile content, and other information products.
Concepts, techniques, and tools of data analytics. Collecting, extracting, and transforming data. Mining data to discover hidden patterns and knowledge. Investigating the application of data analytics in various information environments.
