The Berkeley School of Information is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions.
The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online degree preparing data science professionals to solve real-world problems. The 5th Year MIDS program is a streamlined path to a MIDS degree for Cal undergraduates.
The School of Information's courses bridge the disciplines of information and computer science, design, social sciences, management, law, and policy. We welcome interest in our graduate-level Information classes from current UC Berkeley graduate and undergraduate students and community members. More information about signing up for classes.
I School graduate students and alumni have expertise in data science, user experience design & research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more — learn more about hiring I School students and alumni.
Graduating MICS students present their cybersecurity projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Lily L. Chang MICS Capstone Award.
Graduating MIDS students present their data science projects. A panel of judges will select an outstanding project for the Hal R. Varian MIDS Capstone Award.
Learn easy crypto tools and teach your friends and classmates and colleagues. Topics include Keybase & GPG, key signing, TOR browser, DNSSEC, encrypted chat, and the use of encryption in protests.
Thinking about attending the School of Information? Learn more at our Open House for prospective MIMS students. Sit in on classes between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, or come to the information session at 5:30 pm.
Kai Huotari’s analysis of TV live-tweeting identifies 4 types of live-tweeters, 4 categories of tweets, and a range of live-tweeting practices that make the live-tweeter an empowered TV viewer.
Frederick R. Chang is the director of SMU’s Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security and the former director of research at the National Security Agency.
Jake Peterson will talk about the Facebook analytics team and how they perform large scale data analysis, identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence the direction of the business.