Syracuse University School of Information Studies
Higher Education - Syracuse, New York, United States
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The School of Information Studies (iSchool) at Syracuse University is The Original Information School in the nation. Formed in 1896 as a library school, it was renamed in 1974 to reflect its embrace of the broader field of information.The iSchool is a leading center for innovative programs in information policy, information behavior, information management, information systems, information technology, and information services. The nationally ranked school (U.S. News and World Report) has professional degree programs at the undergraduate and master's levels and research and professional degrees at the doctoral level. Our approach stands out from other institutions that offer computer science, management, information science, and related programs in that our focus is on users and user information needs as the starting point for integrating information and information technology into organizations. The faculty combines expertise in information systems, linguistics, computer science, library science, education, business management, school media, digital literacy, management information systems, telecommunications, wireless and emerging technologies, and communication. The faculty are active in research that reflects their diverse intellectual backgrounds and interests.A leader in online education for over 25 years, the iSchool offers many of its master's programs in both campus and online formats.Graduate offerings include: Applied Data Science, Enterprise Data Systems, Information Management, and Library and Information Science.Undergraduate offerings include a major and minor in Information Management and Technology, and a minor in Information Technology, Design, and Startups.With an alumni base of over 11,000 across the globe, iSchool graduates are leaders in many fields across education, government, and the private sector.
