Bachelor's in Information Science - Organizational and Community Informatics

The Bachelor’s in Information Science (BSIS) in Organizational and Community Informatics at UNC Greensboro explores how information and technology influence workplaces, nonprofits, government agencies, schools, healthcare systems, and community organizations. Students learn not only how information systems function but also how they can be designed and managed to serve people more effectively.

Bachelor’s in Organizational and Community Informatics Program Distinctions

Students learn how organizations collect, manage, and use information to make decisions, improve services, and achieve strategic goals. They also explore how technology can strengthen communities, expand access to information, and address societal challenges. This focus helps students develop skills that are valued in both public- and private-sector roles.

• The BSIS program is one of only two offered among North Carolina public universities.

Information Science with a Human-Centered Focus

Unlike traditional IT or computer science programs, UNCG’s Organizational and Community Informatics program emphasizes:

• User needs and experiences
• Organizational communication and collaboration
• Community engagement
• Information access and equity
• Technology’s role in social and organizational change

Students gain an understanding of both the technical and social factors that determine whether information systems succeed.

The Organizational and Community Informatics Student Experience

Students in the BSIS Organizational and Community Informatics concentration learn not just how technology works, but how it can be used effectively in organizational and community settings. They will be able to connect concepts discussed in the classroom to real-world challenges. Participants will learn how organizations collect, manage, and use information to make informed decisions and create and improve services.

The experience is highlighted by internships, original research that culminates in a capstone project, and access to faculty mentors.

Bachelor’s In Information Science AFFILIATED MINORS

The College of Arts and Sciences offers a minor in Videogaming and Esports that pairs well with this degree. Students complete one required course and 12 hours of electives in courses like Intro to 3D Animation and Fandom and Religion: Rituals, Texts, Communities.

After Graduating with a bachelor’s in Organizational and Community Informatics

Graduates of the BSIS in Organizational and Community Informatics program learn how to design, manage, and evaluate information systems that help organizations operate more effectively and communities thrive, giving them a unique blend of technical knowledge, organizational insight, and social impact skills.

Potential career paths include:

• Information Specialist
• UX Designer
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• Community Technology Coordinator
• Technologist