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.

  • Study the effects of technology on society.
  • Learn to take a human-centered approach to design and innovation.
  • Understand the ethical implications of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Explore topics like equitable access to information, privacy, and the spread of misinformation.
  • Personalize your degree with one of six concentrations or a minor.
Quick Info

Next term starts Fall 2025

120 Total Credit Hours

What can I do with a bachelor’s in innovation, society and technology?

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.

SAMPLE JOB TITLES
  • Consultant
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Cyber Security Advisory Associate
  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Global Technology Analyst
  • Project Manager and Game Designer
  • Technology Consultant
  • Technology Risk Consultant
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Courses & 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.

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Primary Core: 12-13 credits

IST 101 | 1 CREDIT
Transition to life at the iSchool and Syracuse University, and become more familiar with the information field. Explore the range of possibilities that our undergraduate degree is designed to provide.

IST 195 | 3 CREDITS
State-of-the-art technologies in the field. Computer architectures, telecommunication networks, software design and application. Issues in information management and technology use.

IST 344 | 3 CREDITS
Information synthesis and the presentation of information. Organizing information for presentation, text, and graphics. Presentation skills, training and teaching methods.

IST 477 | 3 CREDITS
Required capstone for BSc in Innovation, Society & Technology (IST).  Students investigate a topic of interest to them related to technological innovation and society.  This research focused capstone course builds on prior coursework.

IST 256 | 3 CREDITS
Computational literacy and learning to code are critical skills of the 21st century. Students are introduced to Python programming language with emphasis on practical applications relevant to everyday lives and common within the information field.

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IST 356 | 3 CREDITS
Approaches for building pipelines in data analytics using the Python programming language; data cleaning, extraction, wrangling, API’s, web scraping. Building data products. Programming experience required.

Information Innovation Core: 6 credits

IDS 301 – What’s the Big Idea?: Technology Innovation

IST 341 – Human-Centered Design

IST 421 – Information Visualization

IST 429 – Technology and the Future of Work

IST 486 – Social Media in the Organization

Information Technology Core: 6 credits

IST 233 – Introduction to Networks and Cloud Computing

IST 323 – Introduction to Information Security

IST 346 – Information Technology Management and Administration

IST 359 – Introduction to Database Management Systems

IST 363 – Advanced Front End Web Design

IST 387 – Introduction to Applied Data Science

Information in Society Core: 6 credits

IST 305 – Globalization , Collaboration, Culture, Systems & Data

IST 343 – Data in Society

IST 382 – Cultural Competencies for Information Professionals

IST 419 – Economics of Digital Transformation

IST 426 – Information Justice & Community Engagement

IST 443 – Critique of the Information Age

IST 456 – Information Policies and Decision Making

Concentrations and Electives: 15 credits

Students must complete five additional iSchool courses to fulfill their IS&T elective requirement. Students are required to complete one iSchool concentration which typically consists of three courses.  The remaining two courses may be any IST 100-599 level courses or IDS courses.

Understand how hackers and computer viruses work to improve cybersecurity and protect information.

Develop managerial and technical skills to oversee informational systems and create business policies.

Study the development of network technologies, such as cloud services, and their effect on users.

Create and maintain web resources and sites to make sense for users and organizations.

Enhance your knowledge of electronic commerce, technologies, and layout strategy for retail corporations.

Develop the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills needed to run a business.

University Wide Requirements

The IDEA course requirement provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore concepts in social justice, broadly defined. The IDEA acronym encapsulates the core concepts of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.

Computational literacy and learning to code are critical skills of the 21st century. Students are introduced to Python programming language with emphasis on practical applications relevant to everyday lives and common within the information field.

Students are required to take 12 credits in communications skills, including IST 344.

All ADA majors are required to attain minimum competence in mathematics.

Students are required to take three courses in each of the three divisions of the Arts and Sciences-Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

Students need 120 credits to graduate from Syracuse University.  If after meeting all program and University requirements, the student is still lacking to meet the 120 credits needed for graduation, students can take any undergraduate Syracuse University course to reach the graduation credits total.

Students will be required to complete one international experience to graduate with their iSchool undergraduate degree.

Find Your Community.

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.

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Gain Experience.

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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Pursue Your Future.

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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