{"id":8602,"date":"2025-03-17T12:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?post_type=program&#038;p=8602"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:51:31","slug":"information-science-technology-bs-ms-accelerated-online","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/information-science-technology-bs-ms-accelerated-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Science &amp; Technology, BS + MS (Accelerated) &#8211; Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Information Science &amp; Technology, BS + MS (Accelerated) &#8211; Online                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS, MS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">If you&#8217;re an IT professional looking to advance or change your career or you want to start your IT journey, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee\u2019s online Bachelor of Science in Information Science &amp; Technology (BSIST) + Master of Science in Information Science &amp; Technology (MSIST) accelerated program offers a streamlined path to earn your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in just five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/\">School of Information Studies&#8217;<\/a> curriculum equips you with essential skills in data science, information security and more. You\u2019ll master managing complex data sets in digital applications and learn techniques for safeguarding captured, stored and analyzed data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start Dates:<\/strong> Fall, Spring or Summer<br><strong>Cost per Credit:<\/strong> BSIST = $392 | MSIST = $800<br><strong>Credit Hours:<\/strong> BSIST = 120 | MSIST = 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">*Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Accelerated Graduate Degree<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Online<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/about\/student-advising-support-services\/student-resources\/ccep-accelerated-masters-degree-interest-form\/\" rel=\"\">Accelerated Program Information Request<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mt-60 size-h2 heading-separator\" id=\"h-why-study-information-science-and-technology-at-uwm\">Why Study Information Science and Technology at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn from wherever you are with online coursework taught by the same professors who provide in-person instruction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay undergraduate tuition for your first six graduate credits, reducing the overall cost of your IST accelerated degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your master\u2019s coursework in your senior year to earn your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s in information science and technology more quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-7833\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/06\/insite750x500-20240409_TCF_IMC_7687.jpg\" \n                alt=\"male and female student sitting at a table with a laptop computer between them. 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A large digital display of code appears on the wall behind them.\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/06\/insite750x500-20240409_TCF_IMC_7687.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2024\/06\/insite750x500-20240409_TCF_IMC_7687-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-nqz4-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-nqz4-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Admissions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-nqz4-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-nqz4-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-nqz4-financial-aid\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The online accelerated IST degree helps you save on costs by allowing you to pay undergraduate tuition rates for your first six MSIST credits. Contact the Office of Student Financial Services for more information about paying for your bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s in information science and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholarship opportunities may increase with academic standing. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/users\/sign_in\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a> regularly as you make progress on your certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\" rel=\"\">Student Financial Services<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/scholarships-tuition-and-fees\/\" rel=\"\">Information Studies Scholarships<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\" rel=\"\">51ÁÔÆæ Scholarships<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-nqz4-admissions\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>To be eligible for 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s online accelerated IST degree, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in progress to complete 105 bachelor\u2019s credits prior to your first term as a graduate student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate IT experience (Ex: INFOST 408, INFOST 495 or professional IT experience).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the following steps to get started with your IST accelerated degree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/about\/student-advising-support-services\/student-resources\/ccep-accelerated-masters-degree-interest-form\/\">Complete the Accelerated Master\u2019s Degree Interest Form<\/a>. You may declare your intent to enroll in the accelerated program as an incoming freshman, continuing 51ÁÔÆæ student or transfer student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a meeting with your undergraduate advisor to determine your eligibility for the accelerated program and to discuss coursework and timeline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for two graduate-level courses (six credits) when you have reached senior status within your BS program. To earn graduate credit for these courses, you must register in the graduate section of the course and meet all graduate-level and grade requirements for the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of your last undergraduate semester, you will formally <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/applygrad\">apply to the Graduate School<\/a>. Apply by Nov. 1 to begin in the spring or April 1 for the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/admission\/\" rel=\"\">Online Admissions Requirement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-nqz4-curriculum\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>The IST accelerated degree curriculum is designed to fast-track your education while providing a comprehensive, high-quality learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll complete six graduate credits as part of your BSIST degree, effectively shortening your MSIST degree to 24 credits. You can either continue your MSIST studies immediately after finishing your bachelor\u2019s degree or defer your start date for up to five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/information-science-technology-bs\/#acceleratedtext\" rel=\"\">BSIST + MSIST Requirements<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-nqz4-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Holding both a bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s in information science and technology means you\u2019ll have the experience needed for careers that implement data science, information security, IT tools and more. Prepare to be a leader in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of the program have earned advanced roles across various organizations. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assistant Director of Software Engineering, Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business Growth Consultant, Fresh Coast Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cyber Security Analyst, Douglas Dynamics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director of IT, Wisconsin Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information Technology System Analyst, Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Service Support Analyst, Marquette University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IT Support Specialist, IEWC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lab Information Systems Analyst, Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laboratory Operations Analyst II, Tempus Labs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programming Analyst, FIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Database Engineer, Northwestern Mutual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Technical Analyst, vcpi, a DAS Health Company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior Model Risk Auditor, Santander<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"details-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/information-studies\/information-science-technology-bs\/#acceleratedtext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Catalog<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/course-search\/\" rel=\"\">Schedule of Classes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n    <button\n        data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\"\n        data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-op3uv7\"\n        data-modal-title=\"\"\n        data-modal-close-text=\"Close\"\n        data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"\n        aria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n        aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-op3uv7\"\n        class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\"\n    >All Academic Resources<\/button>\n\n    \n\n<div id=\"uwm-modal-op3uv7\" class=\"hidden\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2614\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--6\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-link--dark-no-underline\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-engagement-professions\/about\/student-advising-support-services\/\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/\">Academic Catalog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/academic-programs\/\">Academic Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/course-syllabi\/\">Course Syllabi<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/faqs-forms-and-policies\/\">FAQs, Forms and Policies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/students\/faqs-forms-and-policies\/fieldwork-and-internship-forms\/\">Fieldwork Forms &amp; 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