Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Data Analytics

Launch your career in data analytics, cybersecurity, UX design, and emerging technologies with a degree built for the digital economy. SJSU’s BSISDA gives you the technical skills, ethical grounding, and human-centered perspective today’s employers are looking for.

Learn more about the BS in Information Science and Data Analytics program:

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Contact Kelly Rausch, program coordinator.

Program Format- Two Ways to Earn Your BSISDA Degree

BSISDA – On campus/ Hybrid | San José, CA The Regular Session program is offered through SJSU’s main campus in the heart of Silicon Valley. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format combining in-person and online instruction. This format is open to incoming freshmen and is eligible for F-1 student visas.

BSISDA — SJSU Online | Available Nationwide The SJSU Online program is offered through Special Session as a fully asynchronous, 100% online degree completion program designed for transfer students with 60+ units. Students can complete the degree from anywhere in the U.S.

Which Program is Right for Me?

The BSISDA is offered in two formats. Choose the one that fits your situation:

Your BSISDA Degree

As a BSISDA student you will develop skills that span the full spectrum of the data-driven economy — from analytics and visualization to cybersecurity, UX design, information architecture, health informatics, and emerging technologies. Grounded in a human-centered approach, you will learn to work across three interconnected domains:

Data 

• Handle structured data (data that is clearly defined and easily searchable) and unstructured data (data that is not easily searchable such as email, audio, video, and social media postings);
• Analyze and visualize data;
• Work with software tools used in a real-world setting;
• Understand the general concepts behind how networks and computers process, store, and secure information.

Technology

• Understand distributed computing and the data pipeline ecosystem;
• Track emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, AR/VR, voice-based assistants) and the ethics of their use and development.

People

• Understand how people from diverse audiences interact with, use, and relate to information and data to make data-driven decisions and solve problems;
• Present information and data in an engaging and useful way to help users from diverse backgrounds and cultures tell stories and solve problems;
• Ensure that the system holding the data complies with policies and ethical and legal considerations of society and the user.

Career Fields and Job Positions

Career Fields

• Data Analytics: Collecting, organizing, transforming, and analyzing data to assist in decision making through predictive analysis.
• UX/UI: Applying interactive and visual design concepts to websites and web applications for a positive and cohesive user experience.
• Software Development: Creating, designing, deploying, and supporting software development in organizations of all types.
• Cybersecurity: Application of technologies, processes and controls to protect systems, networks, devices and data from cyber attacks.
• Web Development: Building and maintaining websites.

Job Positions

• Business Consultant: Analyze data, processes, and workflows to improve processes, services, and products.
• Data Analyst: Make sense of data to empower decision-making through the use of statistical and data interpretation concepts.
• Data Architect: Design, implement, and monitor an organization’s data management framework to support creation, acquisition, maintenance, and control of enterprise data.
• Information Assurance Analyst: Perform assessments against organization policy and regulatory control frameworks to ensure an organization meets customer, regulatory, and industry requirements
• IT Advisor: Provide broad technical expertise and assistance related to an organization’s IT infrastructure.
• UI/UX engineer: Build and design digital products such as websites and apps based on user experience and user interface principles.
• Data Visualization Specialist: Create graphs, charts, and multimedia visuals to support comprehension and decision-making.

Expand Your Skills With Coursera Career Academy

BSISDA students have free access to the Coursera Career Academy, where you can earn industry-recognized micro-credentials and certificates from leading companies alongside your degree. It’s a powerful way to build your portfolio, strengthen your resume, and get noticed by employers — at no additional cost. 

Learn More

• View the catalog for BSISDA – On campus/hybrid program. 
• View the catalog for BSISDA – SJSU Online for transfer students.
• BSISDA students are welcome in many of the iSchool Student Groups. Getting involved can be a great way to network with others and to develop leadership skills. Read the group descriptions, visit their websites, and look for their contact information to get involved!

Attend a BSISDA Open House

Prospective students can connect with us in two ways. If you are interested in the BSISDA — On Campus/Hybrid program, the School of Information hosts open houses throughout the year. Contact Kelly Rausch to be notified of upcoming events. If you are interested in the BSISDA — SJSU Online program, visit the SJSU Online website for upcoming information sessions.