Information Science refers to the study of computer-based information systems, problem-solving techniques, and the application of these to a wide range of commercial, scientific and industrial settings.
Topics include: the analysis, design and development of information systems; software engineering; database design and administration; computer security; human-computer interaction; information management, processing and visualisation; the social impact of computing; social networking; spatial information; and telecommunications and networking.
This major is available for the Bachelors of Commerce (BCom), Arts (BA) and Science (BSc) respectively.
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Did you know?
Computer-based information systems play a vital role in contemporary society. We live in a world where information is constantly being sorted, transported and analysed.
Whether you are paying for your chocolate bar with your EFTPOS card, or using a cutting edge speech recognition program to write your essay without lifting a finger, you are relying on computers, systems and software to process information.
Information Science is a people-oriented discipline in which computing systems are created by people for people.
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Career opportunities
There is an ongoing worldwide shortage of ICT graduates. Typical entry-level salaries are likely to be in the range of NZ$35,000 - 40,000, but those with the right skills advance quickly. Some of our top graduates have found themselves on NZ$60,000 or more within a couple of years!
Graduates work as business analysts, systems developers, systems auditors (with Accountancy), programmers, and network or database administrators. Others are in commerce, government, local bodies and research.
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Further info
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Write to or visit:
Department of Information Science
level 11, Commerce Building
University of Otago
PO Box 56, Dunedin |
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