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What Every Prospective Information Science and Technology Student Should Know

May 15, 2017 -

Q&A with Chad Zahrt, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Operations, UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies

IT talent is in increasingly high demand. As the IT field has grown, the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies has remained cutting edge in their delivery of IT curriculum. Chad Zahrt, assistant dean for Academic Affairs and Operations at the School of Information Studies, talks about the latest academic innovation: the UW Flexible Option. The program’s competency-based format allows adults to earn degrees at their own pace—using current knowledge and experience to progress toward their bachelor’s degree. This innovative format has helped IT professionals in the field save time and money. You can learn more about Dean Zahrt and the Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (IST) by watching this video. [Read more…] about What Every Prospective Information Science and Technology Student Should Know

Summer Is Important. Make It Count.

May 9, 2017 -

Deciding to go back to school is a big decision, and you want to make sure you choose a program that’s right for you. That’s why summer is the perfect time to try the UW Flexible Option. In the span of a summer, you could be on your way to earning your bachelor’s degree or certificate. Here are three things to consider before you dip your toes in the water.

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