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.
<b> The Future of Lying</b> — November 12, 4:00 pm<br /><br />How does technology change the way we lie? How do people lie in online dating? Can people tell if they are being lied to in an email?
<b>Open House for Prospective Students</b><br />Tuesday, October 21, South Hall<br /><br />Come sit in on classes, visit the information session, and find out what the I School is all about!
<b><a href="/about/events/dls20081008">Blue Smoke, No Mirrors: Confessions of an Information User</a></b> — Wednesday, October 8, 4:00 pm<br /><br />Alan Kantrow explains what's wrong with today's information services and how to fix them