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College of Informatics

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Ranked number one in Kentucky and 40th nationally for awarding the most Computer Science degrees to women.

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NKU's Data Science program is ranked 16th in the nation.

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Computer Science and Computer Information Technology are in the top 10% of NKU's most popular majors.

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Ranked number one in Kentucky and 40th nationally for awarding the most Computer Science degrees to women.

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NKU's Data Science program is ranked 16th in the nation.

WHAT IS INFORMATICS?

Informatics is the art, science, business, and technology of information. It is about making information useful and meaningful. Here at NKU’s College of Informatics we offer a 21st century perspective on the disciplines that have information at their core.

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What is
Informatics?

Informatics is the art, science, business, and technology of information. It is about making information useful and meaningful. Here at NKU’s College of Informatics we offer a 21st century perspective on the disciplines that have information at their core.

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17+

Student Organizations in the College of Informatics

14

Unique Majors to choose from

Informatics

Majors and Programs

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GET REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION THROUGH OUR TWO CENTERS

Informatics + offers students the opportunity to work with business and non-profit clients on cutting-edge informatics projects, while the Center for Information Security (CIS) is NKU’s hub for information security research and education.

Informatics+

Informatics+ is the outreach arm of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics. It draws upon student, staff and faculty expertise from business informatics, computer science, communication and beyond to directly enhance student success and drive the mission of informatics.

Center for Information Security

The NKU Center for Information Security (CIS) is a multidisciplinary center for information security research and education. NKU has been designated as a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

IT'S IN THE NUMBERS

With 13 Majors, more than 17 student organizations, and 78% growth in degrees awarded in the past five years, NKU's College of Informatics continues to enable students and the region to thrive in an age of innovation and digital transformation.

Data science program among first to receive prominent accreditation

Sept. 13, 2022 - ABET, the nation’s most prominent accreditor of programs in science, technology and engineering, announced that Northern Kentucky University’s bachelor’s degree in data science will be the first of only two data science programs in the U.S. to earn ABET’s rigorous accreditation. Learn more


NKU HOSTS 15TH ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM

Sept. 8, 2022 - Northern Kentucky University celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month with its 15th Annual Cybersecurity Symposium on October 14 on NKU’s campus.Offered through NKU’s College of Informatics and Chase College of Law and presented by Cortex by Palo Alto Networks, the symposium spotlights the technical and legal challenges that professionals face. A variety of sessions will share best practices that cover a broad range of cybersecurity topics. Learn more

 


Giving to the College

Our students tackle the opportunities and challenges of the digital age: dealing with cyber threats, making the most of digital media, extracting insights from massive amounts of data, and using IT in healthcare. A gift to the College of Informatics provides the next generation of thinkers and innovators. Our students can lead a regional technological renaissance with your help.

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