Innovation, Society, & Technology Bachelor’s Degree

Advance equity and justice through technology.

Ever wondered how TikTok is impacting the youth vote? Why social movements gain traction online? How big companies are using your data? How to combat misinformation?

These topics and more are what you’ll explore in this program. You’ll study the technologies we use each day, and their impact on how we work, learn, and connect as a global society.

You’ll go on to design apps and websites using human-centered design. Build initiatives that promote equal access to information. Advocate for better privacy protections or take on the increasing spread of misinformation through social media.

You’ll make your own way, from landing a job at a tech company, to pursuing research, or going on to graduate school. Whatever your path, you’ll apply innovative new solutions to make an impact on society for the better.

Curriculum

The B.S. in Innovation, Society, & Technology is 120 credits. The curriculum allows students to choose courses in each of the three areas of study for the major – innovation, technology, and society. This is then blended with a liberal arts core to create a well-rounded education.

The 120 credit breakdown is as follows:

31 credits of IST major courses
- 10 credits of Primary Core classes
- 6 credits of Innovation Electives
- 9 credits of Technology Electives
- 6 credits of Society Electives
15 credits in IST Concentration and Elective courses
21-23 credits in Skills Electives
36 credits in Arts and Sciences Divisional Requirements
21-24 credits in General Electives
4 credits including 1 credit IDEA Requirement (FYS101 – inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility course) plus one upper division 3-credit IDEA course
International Experience

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Concentrations

You can further personalize your degree by selecting one of the following concentrations:

Information Security Management: Understand how hackers and computer viruses work to improve cybersecurity and protect information.
Project Management: Develop managerial and technical skills to oversee informational systems and create business policies.
Network and Cloud Computing: Study the development of network technologies, such as cloud services, and their effect on users.
Web Design and Management: Create and maintain web resources and sites to make sense for users and organizations.
Data analytics: Learn to solve data-intensive problems using information technology, quantitative math, and information management.
Digital Retail Strategies: Enhance your knowledge of electronic commerce, technologies, and layout strategy for retail corporations.
Innovation, Design, and Startups: Develop the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business.

Life at the iSchool

Find your place on campus.

Welcome to a tight-knit community of innovative and creative thinkers. Here, you’ll work closely with faculty, meet lifelong friends, and hear from diverse perspectives. With small classes and plenty of opportunities for collaboration, you’ll find your home on campus.

Life at the iSchool

How Taylor Steiner ’21 is helping to bring technology to emerging markets

Taylor Steiner '21 knew she wanted to pursue a career at the intersection of technology, communication, and political science.

Experiential Learning

Gain a global perspective and network.

Here, your expertise and experience will expand far beyond the classroom and our campus. Our deep industry connections mean you’ll meet and work with experts from around the world. Your global perspective will inspire you to develop innovative solutions. And your hands-on training will prepare you to work in organizations that value technology and innovation.

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Data Collection, Privacy, and Ownership in a Brave New Digital Work Environment

As companies increasingly monitor every keystroke and email, organizations and employees probe critical questions on privacy and the ethics of data collection in the workplace.

Careers

Forge your path to professional success.

Every year our graduates experience the highest job placement rates and starting salaries of any other school at Syracuse. Employers tell us that’s because they have the ideal combination of technical knowledge and business acumen. They can see the big picture, and know how to roll up their sleeves and make change.

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Change Your Community, Change the World

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Fast-track master’s degrees

Pursue an accelerated master’s degree and complete the program one semester early, making a graduate degree both easier and more cost-effective.

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Innovation, Society, & Technology Bachelor’s Degree