Information Science is an interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Computing and Information Science. It brings together faculty, researchers and students who share an interest in studying digital information.Information Science examines information systems in their social, cultural, economic, historical, legal, and political contexts. Computer science is an important part of the program, but the emphasis is on systems and their use, rather than on the technologies that underlie them.Information Systems draws from Computer Science and Operations Research, Human Computer Interaction from Communication, Psychology, and Cognitive Studies, Social Studies of Computing from Science & Technology Studies, Law, and Economics, with many others.
The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Information Science is an interdisciplinary, one-year program that prepares students for successful careers in information science. Capstone projects involve students working with client companies to find solutions to real world problems, providing experiences that can apply directly to jobs after graduation. Cornell's Information Science MPS allows each student to individually tailor a unique skill set for their career goals, such as user experience design, data science, interactive technology, and networks, crowds, and markets. With no core courses, the program's flexible curriculum allows students to develop strong technical skills and an in-depth understanding of the social and behavioral aspects of information technology.
