Graduate Degrees in Information Science

Information Science

Graduate Degrees in Information Science

蜜糖直播 Boulder鈥檚 graduate degrees in information science allow you to invent exciting new ways to use technology to positively impact the world. Join our faculty and students in participating in innovative, cross-disciplinary research that reimagines what technology can make possible.

The Department of Information Science is led by world-class faculty who work in a broad range of research areas, including information visualization, machine learning, technology ethics and more. Their labs are hubs for cross-disciplinary research projects that have the potential to create a more inclusive, ethical society.

Connect with other information science students. The INFO Graduate Student Association provides a space to find funding, build community and express concerns.听
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Participate in cutting-edge research labs. Our faculty-led labs are undertaking projects that are moving the field of information science toward a more equitable future.

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Tailor your education toward your own research interests. The Department of Information Science welcomes students from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines.

Degree Options & Application Requirements

Information Science

Information Science

Master of Science in Information Science

Can be completed in 2 years
Can choose between thesis and nonthesis options
Up to 7 courses can count toward PhD curriculum requirements

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Feb. 15 for international and U.S. applicants

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Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science

Can be completed in 5 years
Requires a minimum of 30 course credit hours
Requires a minimum of 30 thesis credit hours

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Dec. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

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Bachelor of Science and Accelerated Master of Science in Information Science

Open to currently enrolled 蜜糖直播 Boulder undergraduate students听
Can be completed in 5 years
Can double count 6 credits toward both bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees

GRE/GMAT Requirements

None

Application Deadlines

Feb. 1

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Research Areas

Collaboration
Algorithmic Fairness
Data Science and Analytics
Ethics and Policy
Design and Human-Computer Interaction
Learning
Social Computing

Funding Opportunities

We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At 蜜糖直播 Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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Graduate Student Resources

Student success is best met with holistic support and resources. 蜜糖直播 Boulder offers robust resources, programming and opportunities to help students establish meaningful connections, adjust to graduate student life and find assistance when they need it. Whether it鈥檚 academic, social, or health and wellness support, the university provides an array of resources to meet the diverse needs of our students.
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Graduate Degrees in Information Science

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