The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announce its newest degree offering, the Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences + Data Science (BS/IS+DS). The degree combines interdisciplinary courses in mathematical foundations, data science fundamentals, computational fundamentals, and social impact in data science. In addition, it incorporates meaningful research or discovery experiences, including practicum, independent study, and study abroad coursework.
The BS/IS+DS is part of a campus-wide partnership between the iSchool and other colleges, including the Gies College of Business, the Computer Science Department in the Grainger College of Engineering, and the Department of Statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Learn more