Simmons University School of Library and Information Science
BS in Computer Science or Information Technology
Boston, USA
BSc
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: You're in the 3+1 programme at The School of Library and Information Science (SLIS). You'll earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or Information Technology in three years and complete a Master of Science (MS) in Library and Information Science in year four. The programme covers computing, data models and structure, hands-on skills, and legal and ethical issues in information work and practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can enter IT, library services, data management, archives, or digital curation. Roles include systems analyst, data analyst, digital librarian, and metadata specialist; employers include libraries, tech firms, government, and nonprofits.
As a student in the 3+1 program, you'll receive a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science or Information Technology in three years. In the fourth year, you'll apply these competencies and earn a Master's of Science degree in Library and Information Science.
This combined program introduces you to computing, data models and structure, hands-on competencies, and the issues surrounding computer technologies' legal and ethical uses in contemporary information work.
