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Lead the way in digitalisation for a smart, sustainable society

Information Sciences

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Having graduated in Information Sciences, you’ll be ready to make a real difference: helping organisations in their responsible digital transformation.

You’ll be not only an all-round ICT professional but also a specialist in responsible, sustainable and socially-aware software and data systems that are essential in today’s society.

You’ll have independent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that you can put to work in designing and applying complex IT systems in modern businesses. You’ll also be well versed in putting scientific research into practice – making you an asset to any business. 

Some typical examples of your potential career paths and opportunities include: Chief Sustainability Officer (adding knowledge in the environmental and societal footprint of Information Sciences), Junior Digital Architect (providing T-shaped technical competencies) and IT consultant or data analyst (focusing on the business and economic aspects).

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Digital architect Bas van der Raadt graduated from the Master's in Information Sciences. 

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Career prospects for graduates are excellent. Alumni from the programme work in a wide range of companies and public institutions, both inside and outside the ICT sector. Positions include consultants, junior architects, product owners, data analysts, data managers/stewards, ethics specialists, sustainability specialists (e.g. for eco-procurement, data centres), project management officers and researchers. 

You’ll be particularly well prepared for roles acting as a bridge between ICT and non-ICT professionals: you’ll speak both languages and understand both domains. There’s a large and growing demand for professionals with these skills.

See also the student journeys for careers as IT Consultant/Data Analyst, Digital Architect and Digital Sustainability Officer.

Or pursue an academic career

The programme is also excellent preparation for your development as a scientific researcher in the area of information sciences. If you have top grades, you may want to apply for a PhD position. These are normally awarded for four years, during which you’re expected to conduct research, present at conferences, teach and write your PhD thesis.

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