An information scientist is an individual, usually with a relevant subject degree or high level of subject knowledge, processing, managing and providing focused information and or knowledge to leadership (top and middle managers), technical staff  and the public where necessary in both private and public sectors, a role quite distinct from and complementary to that of a librarian. The title also applies to an individual carrying out research in information science.

The Bachelor of information Science is suited for students that want to be; 

• Be part of the international information society
• Buy and sell information
• Design and evaluate information systems
• Manage information products and services – also in cyberspace

It offers the following career opportunities;

• information manager (manages information and knowledge resources) ;
• information specialist (organizes, retrieves and adds value to information);
• information consultant (consults on information products, services and systems);
• information broker (acts as an 'infopreneur' and buys and sells information products and services);
• system specialist (develops and analyses information systems);
• Knowledge manager (processes and disseminates knowledge).

Objectives of the Programme

1. Introduce students to current thought and practice in information sciences work.
2. Provide basic professional education and training in a broad range of information sciences so as to develop persons who are capable of operating in a variety of working contexts;
3. Acquaint students with the principles of management of information systems and services;
4. Equip students with necessary knowledge and skills to respond intelligently to problems of information collection, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination;
5. Improve the professional standards and status of the disciplines in the information sciences.