Bachelor of Science in Information
Study data and design with people in mind.
The Bachelor of Science in Information program prepares undergraduate students with technical skills in programming, design and data manipulation — plus something more: Through courses grounded in psychology, business and ethics, you'll learn to harness data and technology in ways that work for people.
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Program info
Enter as:
- Sophomore and above
Program location:
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor Central Campus
Transfer from:
- Another U-M school or college
- Four-year institution
- Community college
Prerequisites:
- 24 transferable credits
- Introduction to computer programming
- First-year writing course
100% of BSI students work on projects for real clients
Choose from two pathways
User Experience Design
You'll learn to center users' needs as you design, build and evaluate interfaces, apps and websites. UX research and design shapes how people access information every day — from the apps on your phone to the dashboard of your car.
Information Analysis
Learn how to turn complex data into actionable insights. You'll wrangle information to identify what matters. You'll also develop the skills to translate your findings for others — IA graduates often speak the language of multiple industries.
Meet BSI students
A book lover who once balked at the idea of learning to code, Charlotte Parent now uses data to tell stories that matter.
Transfer student Joey Quick takes a people-oriented approach to technology, drawing on a decade of experience at Zingerman's.
Allison He is merging her STEM background with her love of art as an aspiring UX designer.
What can I do with a BSI degree?
Data analyst. Product manager. Tech consultant. Software developer. UX designer. Business consultant.
When you understand how technology and people operate, you're in demand everywhere — from top tech, finance and consumer goods companies to government, entertainment, healthcare, nonprofits and start-ups.
$90K
average salary
95%
job satisfaction
97%
employment rate
Build a portfolio
You'll work on projects for real clients, supported by a dedicated office that partners each year with more than 100 organizations. You'll graduate with a portfolio that shows employers what you can do.
Explore engaged learning
Learn from leaders
UMSI faculty come from more than 30 academic disciplines — from computer science to law to public health. They shape national conversations, redefine industries and drive sustainable change in partnership with communities.
Meet UMSI faculty
Launch your career
You'll be supported from day one through personalized career coaching, internship courses and a robust on-campus recruiting program. Our goal isn't just helping you land your first job — it's a lifetime of career success.
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From UMSI to...
Go-to newsbreaker on new tech products
"When I first learned of plans to launch the BSI, I felt that I had chosen the right university. There was finally a school with classes dedicated to people like me: lovers of technology, humanity, user interface design, programming, business and pushing the world forward through technology."
MARK GURMAN (BSI '16)
MANAGING EDITOR AND CHIEF CORRESPONDENT AT BLOOMBERG
Next steps
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